Principal EC&I Engineer (Nuclear)

Company: AECOM
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Location: Warrington
Job Description:

Overview

As a Principal EC&I Engineer in AECOM’s Nuclear team, you will lead and deliver EC&I design across international and UK projects, from consultancy to turn-key solutions. You’ll mentor a growing EC&I team and forge strong client networks to drive high-quality, safe designs. You’ll work within a multi-disciplinary environment, tackling complex challenges and supporting bids and project delivery. This is a chance to shape nuclear engineering outcomes within a global, inclusive firm.

Pay / Benefits

  • flexible hybrid working
  • career development opportunities
  • AECOM University
  • volunteering days
  • comprehensive benefits package
  • competitive salary

Responsibilities

  • Deliver EC&I design and engineering within the department, including design documentation and substantiation; review and approve peers’ work
  • Lead, mentor and develop EC&I staff to grow the business and capability
  • Collaborate on client consultancy, bid proposals and multi-disciplinary projects from concept to completion
  • Gather engineering data and perform routine calculations and tests using established procedures
  • Propose solutions for new problems by adapting standard methods and previous experience
  • Provide guidance to entry-level engineers and manage work to budgets and schedules with limited supervision
  • Independently complete primary design elements for engineering works
  • Liaise with clients, suppliers and contractors; lead multi-disciplinary bid teams as needed
  • Support recruitment activities, risk and quality management, and health & safety in design
  • Engage with cross-functional teams in projects ranging from advisory to full turnkey solutions

Key requirements

  • Qualified to a minimum of HNC level; preferably a relevant engineering degree
  • Chartered Engineering, Incorporated Engineer, or on track to achieve
  • Extensive relevant experience with strong technical knowledge and leadership capabilities
  • Experience with Functional Design Specification, Basis of Design and User Requirement Specification production
  • Experience in documentation and drawing checking/approval
  • Awareness of mechanical/civil and process systems in a multi-disciplinary context
  • Ability to deliver project deliverables within timescales, budgets and quality expectations
  • Experience leading multi-disciplinary bid teams; liaison with clients, suppliers and contractors
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  • Leadership and mentorship
  • Strong communication and client liaison
  • Collaborative team player with cross-functional mindset
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Posted: October 1st, 2026