Principal EC&I Engineer

Company Description Today, Assystem is among the top three independent nuclear engineering firms worldwide. With over 60 years of experience in highly regulated sectors, the group supports public and industrial stakeholders in the execution of complex and strategic infrastructure projects, subject to high safety and security requirements. Assystem mobilizes 8,000 experts in 13 countries and intervenes across the entire project lifecycle, in engineering, project management and digital solutions.

Job Description As a Principal EC&I Engineer, you’ll play a key role in delivering some of our most exciting and complex projects. You’ll provide technical leadership across Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) disciplines, supporting a diverse portfolio of high-impact programmes.

ð Key Responsibilities ð¹ Technical Leadership𧠠Lead EC&I engineering delivery for complex systems and projectsð️ Act as Lead Engineer on large-scale projects and support project planningð Chair design reviews and lead technical discussionsð Prepare and present technical reports and presentationsð¹ Project Delivery & Governance️ Ensure compliance with standards such as BS7671, IEC 61508, CDM Regulations & Machinery Directiveð¡️ Prioritise and enforce Health, Safety & Environmental requirementsð Support project cost, schedule, and quality deliveryð Contribute to tenders, including technical and risk assessmentsð¹ Team Leadership & Developmentð Lead, mentor, and supervise engineering teamsð Set objectives, monitor performance, and provide constructive feedbackð Support collaboration across disciplines and stakeholdersð Guide and develop junior engineersð¹ Client & Stakeholder Engagementð Act as the technical interface between clients and internal teamsð Support design reviews and resolve technical queriesð Represent the business in technical communicationsð¹ Continuous Improvementð Drive process improvements and efficiency initiativesð Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry best practicesð§ Contribute to QMS procedures and compliance

Qualifications

Essential Requirementsð Qualifications Degree in Electrical, Control, or Instrumentation Engineering (or HNC/HND with significant experience)ð Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD)ð Membership with the IET (or working toward Chartered status)ð ️ Experience 10+ years in EC&I engineering within regulated industriesð Strong expertise across EC&I disciplines, with specialism in at least two areasð Experience across full project lifecycle phasesð Knowledge of control systems design (V-cycle, verification & validation)ð️

Experience with configuration and documentation managementð Proven collaboration with project management teams Desirable Skillsð Experience in nuclear or high-hazard industriesð¡️ Knowledge of Safety Instrumented Systems & functional safety standardsð Familiarity with ONR Licence Conditionsð️

Experience with BIM-enabled projects Electrical design, calculations & EMC assessment knowledgeð» Software, hardware, or embedded control systems experienceð Understanding of HAZOP, HAZID, FMECA processesð

Experience with obsolescence management

Additional Information Due to the nature of work to be undertaken applicants will be required to meet certain residency criteria in order to attain a minimum level of UK security clearance if not already security cleared to a minimum SC level.

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We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.

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