About the opportunity:
Our Defence and Security provide design and engineering services for our nuclear and defence clients across the UK and abroad. Our team is experiencing exciting growth and long-term prospects within our established practice, and we are looking for an HV Designer/Power Systems Engineer to design large industrial facilities, e.g. power station buildings, large manufacturing facilities, dockyards, etc then we want to speak with you. We offer hybrid working with 1-2 days in the Glasgow Or Reading office. Occasional site visits may be necessary.
Key Responsibilities include:
Performs the assessment and design and monitors ongoing process of a project, including the coordination of the project with project delivery team.
Leading/working with a team of Electrical engineers/designers in developing/reviewing engineering deliverables throughout various stages of the project.
Carrying out site surveys/ condition assessments to determine requirements.
Experience in utility diversions.
Performs calculations and evaluations in the design of HV/LV systems and equipment for industrial and commercial applications.
Design of associated control and protection systems, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and electrical interfaces.
Prepare plans and drawings, functional and technical specifications, and contract documents.
Works with Clients and project team members.
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 is a key focus area for us. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, to suit you and our business.
Here’s What You’ll Need:
Possess in depth knowledge of the electrical engineering discipline up to 11kV and interfacing with 33kV.
Experience in HV generation/distribution systems and associated control and protection systems.
Experience in HV/LV network design and analysis and using industry standard software tools (ETAP/AMTECH)
Experience in preparing technical reports for electrical designs, with commercial awareness.
Experience in a contracting environment, relevant site experience.
Willing to travel and relocation if/when required.
Good, accredited degree in Electrical Engineering or similar.
Our Culture
Our values are built on a strong foundation of safety, integrity, and respect for every individual. People are at the heart of our mission, and we believe in supporting one another through a culture of care and collaboration.
We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. Supporting mental wellbeing and fostering a sense of connection are essential to how we work.
When we embrace different perspectives and work together, we become more innovative, more agile, and more successful.
We partner with VERCIDA, for greater online accessibility please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. 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), please contact [email protected].
Skills Required
- In-depth electrical engineering knowledge up to 11kV, with experience interfacing with 33kV systems
- Experience with HV generation and distribution systems and associated control and protection systems
- Experience in HV/LV network design and analysis using ETAP or AMTECH
- Experience preparing technical reports for electrical designs, with commercial awareness
- Experience in a contracting environment and relevant site experience
- Willingness to travel and relocate when required
- Accredited degree in Electrical Engineering or a similar discipline
Amentum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Amentum and has not been reviewed or approved by Amentum.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings are described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, and vision plans and multiple PPO/HSA options. Mental health support via an employee assistance program and other wellness resources is also included in the benefits mix.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of total rewards through a 401(k) plan with employer matching. Profit-sharing contributions and immediate or near-term vesting in some cases further strengthen the retirement value proposition.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits are presented as solid for the sector, including tiered PTO accrual by tenure and a set of paid holidays. Role-dependent flexible or remote work options and leave programs add to perceived work-life support.
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What We Do
Amentum is a premier global technical and engineering services partner supporting critical programs of national significance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and environment. We draw from a century-old heritage of operational excellence, mission focus, and successful execution underpinned by a strong culture of safety and ethics. Headquartered in Germantown, Md., we employ more than 20,000 people in 48 states and 28 foreign countries and territories. Visit us at amentum.com to explore how we deliver excellence for our customers’ most vital missions.
