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?”

AECOM UK is seeking a motivated EC&I Engineer to join our Warrington office. You will be responsible for the delivery of Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) design and engineering within the department. This includes the production of design documentation, design substantiation, and checking the work of other engineers and designers. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to technically challenging projects within a multi-disciplinary environment, with exposure to client-facing responsibilities.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Lead and deliver EC&I design and engineering within the department, ensuring high-quality outputs.

• Produce Functional Design Specifications, Basis of Design, User Requirement Specifications, and associated design documentation.

• Check and approve drawings and documents from other engineers and designers to ensure compliance with standards and project requirements.

• Collaborate with mechanical, civil, and process engineers to ensure integrated, multi-disciplinary project delivery.

• Manage small teams and workload allocation to ensure timely delivery within budget and quality expectations.

• Maintain a strong focus on Health and Safety in Design.

• Interface directly with clients, demonstrating professional and technical competence.

Electrical Responsibilities

• Low voltage electrical distribution design, lighting design, lightning protection, fire alarm systems, normal and emergency lighting.

• Understanding of interlocking systems.

• Working knowledge of BS7671 (Essential).

Control & Instrumentation Responsibilities

• Control system design and instrumentation systems, including loop diagrams and instrument schedules.

• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) hardware and software design.

• I/O, alarm, and trip schedules.

• Control panel design, including GA’s, schematic diagrams, wiring diagrams, and parts lists.

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.
• Enjoy the flexibility to work in a way that fits your lifestyle while supporting a healthy work–life balance.

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Qualified to a minimum of HNC level, with a relevant engineering degree preferred.

• Working towards Chartered / Incorporated Engineer status.

• Extensive relevant experience with demonstrable technical knowledge.

• Competent user of AutoCAD with strong understanding of drawing standards and best practices.

• Experience in delivering project deliverables within timescales, budgets, and quality expectations.

Preferred Skills / Additional Qualifications

• Communications systems design (Ethernet, field bus).

• Experience commissioning or maintaining electrical and control systems.

• Access and security system design.

• Knowledge of safety standards (IEC 61508, 61511, 61513).

• Experience with client-specific standards (e.g., Sellafield, CIBSE, Water Industry).

• Safety Instrumented Systems configuration.

• Medium / high voltage electrical distribution design.

• ATEX requirements.

• Competent user of Revit, Amtech, and DIALux.

You will also be self-motivated with an ability to work both autonomously where required, with a strong sense of commitment, a willingness to learn and a desire to work in a dynamic deadline driven team environment.

At AECOM, we believe in creating a better world through innovative and sustainable solutions. If you share our vision and are ready to make a difference in the nuclear industry, we want to hear from you.

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

“Want to find out more about the role or what working at AECOM is like?”

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About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

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.

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