Associate EC&I Engineer (Nuclear)

"Empowering Innovation in Nuclear Energy: Join AECOM’s Vision for a Sustainable Future!"

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“Are you ready to join a team of talented engineers and shape the future of the Nuclear Industry?”

Joining our established and expanding Nuclear team as an Associate EC&I Engineer, means engaging in a diverse and growing array of both international and UK-based projects. This role offers the chance to participate in multi-disciplinary projects at various stages of the lifecycle, from client consultancy to comprehensive turn-key solutions. Your responsibilities will extend to client interaction, crafting bids and proposals, and overseeing project delivery in line with AECOM's standards for quality, safety, and environmental care.

We are looking for individuals who can apply their skills independently and as part of a team to deliver projects to the benefit of our Clients. Inherently the projects are multi-disciplinary and may be at any stage in the project life cycle. Our projects range from client consultancy support to complete turn-key solutions, often including electrical system design, building services and direct consultancy services.

Here's what you'll do

As a Associate EC&I Engineer you will be reporting to the Head of EC&I Engineering in the Warrington office and be responsible for:

• Lead and deliver EC&I design and engineering within the department, ensuring high standards and compliance with nuclear regulations.

• Produce, review, and approve design documentation, including schematics, wiring diagrams, instrument datasheets, and system specifications.

• Provide design substantiation and support for safety cases, design reviews, and regulatory submissions.

• Check and approve work from other engineers and designers, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and compliance with standards.

• Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering technical growth and capability within the EC&I team.

• Build strong working relationships and networks with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams to support project delivery and business growth.

• Contribute to strategic planning and development of the EC&I business, identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement.

• Support site inspections, commissioning, and testing of EC&I systems as required.

• Maintain technical records and document control in accordance with company and client quality procedures.

Come grow with us.

Become part of our dynamic nuclear team, which boasts a team of leading and innovating industry experts. Collaborate with top-tier civil, mechanical, electrical, and process engineers to deliver a variety of captivating projects, from small initiatives to large-scale ventures, all the way from concept to completion.  At AECOM, you’ll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued.

And let's not forget about the perks at AECOM. You'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.

Why Join Us:

• Be part of a dynamic team that tackles challenging and impactful nuclear projects.
• Work alongside industry-leading professionals and thought leaders.
• Engage in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Access to continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

 

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

Here’s what we’re looking for:

For this role we would expect you to be:

• Qualified to a minimum of HNC level and preferably have a good relevant engineering degree.
• Chartered Engineering or on your way to be.
• Extensive relevant experience and be able to demonstrate sound technical knowledge and leadership experience.

Your previous experience will demonstrate competency in a number of the following areas:

• Technical governance.
• Experience of leading multi-disciplinary teams.
• Deliver project deliverables within timescales, budget constraints and quality expectations.
• Fulfill all responsibilities for Health and Safety in Design.
• Manage the financial & technical aspects of projects.
• Project cost, time control and reporting.
• Liaison with clients, suppliers and contractors.
• Assisting in recruitment activities.
• Developing EC&I capability and growing the business.
• Nuclear decommissioning.
• Nuclear new build.
• Client industry design gates.
• An appreciation of mechanical / civil and process systems and the aptitude work within a multi-disciplinary team.

Electrical

• A working knowledge of BS7671.
• Electrical Building Services.

Control and Instrumentation 

• Control system design.
• Design of conventional instrumentation systems (loop diagrams, instrument schedules etc.).

Preferred Additional Qualifications / Skills

• Team management and Leadership.
• Project management skills.
• Experience of commissioning electrical and control systems.
• Experience of maintaining electrical and control systems.
• Knowledge of safety standards (IEC 61508, 61511, 61513).
• Safety Instrumented Systems substantiation.
• Availability, Reliability and Maintainability.
• Fault trees, FMEA, HAZOP knowledge.
• Medium / High Voltage Electrical Distribution Design.

Travel to other UK company sites and some international travel may be necessary as part of the role.

Security Clearance

Please note that our offer of employment is conditional upon your ability to meet UK security clearance requirements. This is necessary for you to work on the full range of projects requiring security clearance at AECOM Infrastructure and Environment UK Limited.

Application Support

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at [email protected]. At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives.

If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you!

Additional Information

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Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address [email protected]  if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.