Principal EC&I Engineer – Amentum

Amentum is currently recruiting for a Principal Electrical, Control and Instrumentation (EC&I) Engineer to join our Energy business, which is entering an exciting phase of opportunity: supporting a key client’s UK nuclear fleet through a business transformation; supporting new small and advanced modular reactor developers. Our work is varied, covering nuclear projects (Licensing, New Build, Generation, Life Extension, and Defueling), Renewable Energy projects and high energy industrial projects such as data centres and hydrogen production facilities. We have opportunities across the wider business to keep work interesting as you develop your career with us.

We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.

People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family‑friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched‑funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations. Work‑life balance and flexibility are a key focus area for us. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part‑time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.

Role

Your role will be to manage and deliver EC&I engineering solutions to time, cost and quality on projects of varying sizes. If you’re familiar with project delivery, you’ll know that they have lots of moving parts and complexity, which is why you’ll be working alongside our Engineering Managers and Operations Managers to enable delivery of maximum value.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the Responsible Engineer and Technical Authority on major energy projects of varying sizes.
• Lead the definition of EC&I strategies, standards, and best practices across projects.
• Lead project delivery teams across the project lifecycle from bid generation, through concept and detailed design development to installation and commissioning.
• Take accountability for delivery of complex EC&I engineering packages to cost, time, and quality.
• Provide technical leadership, governance, and quality assurance for safety‑critical systems.
• Work on systems integration, testing and validation of PLC, SCADA and simulator systems.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the practical aspects of implementing engineering designs and understand the use of standards and compliance with regulatory requirements in an engineering environment.
• Produce high‑quality technical reports.
• Engage with clients, regulators, and industry bodies at a senior level, building and maintain valuable relationships.
• Mentor and develop the engineering capability of the wider EC&I team.
• Drive innovation, digital tools, and continuous improvement in engineering delivery.
• Support business development, proposals, and client relationship management.
• Built and manage client relationships and leverage those relationships to deliver continued opportunities and new business leads.

Skills and Qualifications

• MEng, MSc, BEng or BSc or equivalent in EC&I or another relevant discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status with a relevant professional body.
• Previous team leadership, line management, technical lead or Responsible Engineer experience.
• Extensive experience in EC&I design and leadership within the nuclear sector or highly regulated environments.
• Deep knowledge of nuclear safety, regulation, and quality assurance processes.
• Knowledge or EC&I principals, design tools and relevant guidelines, standards and practices (e.g., BS, IEC, IEEE – in particular IEC 61508, 61511, 61513, 61226 and ONR SAPs / TAGS).
• Knowledge and experience in the systematic design lifecycle of a C&I system; including specification, design, assessment, verification, testing, installation, commissioning and maintenance of safety or process critical I&C Systems.
• Knowledge of high integrity hardware or software‑based control systems for industrial equipment.
• Knowledge of systems engineering and system conceptual design is desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and manage complex technical risks.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and client engagement skills.
• Experience in shaping and influencing technical strategy, standards, and governance.
• Recognised as a subject matter expert within EC&I engineering.
• Committed to Continuous Professional Development.

Culture & Benefits

We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We partner with VERCIDA to help attract and retain diverse talent.

We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), contact the team.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low‑income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.