Senior Control Systems Engineer

At Amentum were not just solving problems; were engineering the future. Our team is driven by an unyielding commitment to innovation integrity and collaboration tackling some of the most significant challenges in science security and sustainability. If youre passionate about making a real impact and want to be part of a community that values ethical excellence this is the place where your ambition can thrive.
Here we believe that success comes from continuously pushing boundaries and working together to deliver on our promises. We embrace challenges with confidence and are dedicated to creating a secure and vibrant future for all.

Well 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 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 youd 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.

Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. Were happy to discuss hybrid part-time and flexible working hours patterns and locations to suit you and our business.

About the Opportunity

Amentum is the Design and Engineering partner for Sellafield under the PPP (Programme and Project Partners). This is a 20-year arrangement to deliver 7bn of major projects. We are looking to recruit high value expertise from across regulated and comparable sectors to work in a collaborative environment. PPP is delivering major projects site wide improvements and provision of supporting services.

The Project

The SIXEP Continuity Plant being delivered by the Programme and Project Partners (PPP) at Sellafield will ensure the sites existing Site Ion Exchange Effluent Plant (SIXEP) facility can continue its vital work for decades to come. The newbuild SCP facility will play a vital part in Sellafields purpose to create a clean and safe environment for future generations.

The Role

We are looking for Senior Control Systems Engineer to undertake detail design and design support to manufacturing/construction/commissioning activities on the SCP project to deliver the Control Systems engineering scope on a project.

As a Senior Control Systems Engineer some of your responsibilities could include:

• Development of Sequence Interaction Diagrams

• Production of MIMIC Drawings and Specifications

• Production of SCADA and PLC User Requirement Specifications

• Understanding and interpreting Process Plant Sequence Interaction Definition Documents.

• Developing and interpreting Network Architecture drawings

• Interpreting Engineering Flow Diagrams (or P&IDs)

• Undertaking Control System testing at the manufacturing premises

As a Senior Control Systems Engineer you will already:

• Degree/HNC Qualified in Electrical Engineering Ideally MIET Chartered

• Experience of control systems within a working plant and shall demonstrate good working knowledge of systems as well as demonstrable experience within many projects.

• Knowledge of project lifecycle

• Experience of working in the industrial regulated environment

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.

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Required Experience:

Senior IC

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1