Principal Electrical Design Engineer

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2 Locations
In-Office
Entry level
Security • Cybersecurity
The Role
Leads electrical engineering design for large industrial, nuclear, and defence facilities. Responsibilities include designing HV/LV distribution and control systems, preparing drawings and technical specifications, performing electrical calculations, coordinating EC&I engineering teams, interfacing with safety and systems engineering teams, managing project costs and schedules, and reviewing technical deliverables. The role requires contracting and site experience, with occasional travel and hybrid work from Glasgow or Reading.
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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 Principal Electrical 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 our 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 EC&I engineers/designers in developing engineering deliverables throughout various stages of the project.

  • Prepare drawings, functional and technical specifications, and contract documents.

  • Performs calculations and evaluations in the design of equipment and systems for industrial applications.

  • Interfaces and co-ordinates with Safety Case and System Engineering teams.

  • Participates in planning, cost development and management, and scheduling for assigned projects.

  • Maintains effective communication with clients, project team members and project delivery team.

  • Responsible for authoring/reviewing/checking on technical deliverables.

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.

  • Experience in design of HV/LV distribution systems and associated control and protection systems.

  • Experience in LV cable sizing and design and using cable sizing software (AMTECH). 

  • Experience in electrical building services design.

  • Experience in a contracting environment, relevant site experience.

  • Willing to travel if/when required

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 knowledge of electrical engineering
  • Experience designing HV/LV distribution systems and associated control and protection systems
  • Experience with LV cable sizing and design
  • Experience using AMTECH cable sizing software
  • Experience in electrical building services design
  • Experience in a contracting environment
  • Relevant site experience
  • Willingness to travel when required

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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The Company
HQ: Chantilly, VA
18,261 Employees

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.

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