Principal EC&I Engineer - Fusion Projects

About the role

Amentum is recruiting a Principal EC&I Engineer to join its Fusion team, which has recently won several important projects and offers new opportunities in research, engineering, operations and decommissioning. The role leads the delivery of fusion projects for multiple customers in the UK and internationally, based in the Culham and Harwell offices, with possible periodic visits to client sites.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the technical delivery of engineering solutions, accountable for EC&I engineering activities and fostering a collaborative, inclusive team environment
• Develop and substantiate electrical systems, control systems and instrumentation, applying relevant codes, standards, guidelines and best practice
• Perform sizing calculations and specify and select EC&I equipment and systems, such as power distribution, cabling, instrumentation and control systems
• Deliver high-quality technical documentation, including calculations, specifications, datasheets and reports
• Ensure solutions meet functional, performance and safety requirements, taking part in verification and validation
• Apply functional safety lifecycle management in line with IEC-61508 and industry standards
• Carry out fault analysis and reliability assessments using methods such as FMEA, FTA, HAZID and HAZOP
• Review EC&I deliverables from others and support, mentor and supervise engineers and students

Required profile

• Degree in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent knowledge with relevant industry experience, apprenticeships or other non-traditional routes
• Ideally working towards or having attained chartered engineer status with an appropriate professional institution
• Health and safety focus with experience of relevant EC&I regulations, standards and best practice
• Proactive, collaborative approach, strong communication skills and competent technical report writing

Required skills

• Awareness of software-based control systems such as PLCs, FPGAs, SCADA, HMIs, DCSs, DPSs and SMART components
• Knowledge of EC&I regulations, standards and best practice

What we offer

• Free single medical cover and digital GP service for UK employees
• Enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes
• Reimbursement of professional development and memberships
• Collectively programme with matched funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations
• Hybrid, part-time and flexible working arrangements discussed on a case-by-case basis