Principal EC&I Engineer
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Leads the Electrical, Control, and Instrumentation (EC&I) department for SMR nuclear power plant projects, coordinating design, delivery, budgeting, risk management, and contract staff.
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Principal EC&I Engineer
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.
🚀 Join the Fusion and Modular Nuclear Business Unit! 🚀
Join our team as an Engineering Manager for the Electrical, Control, and Instrumentation (EC&I) department, supporting the design and delivery of cutting-edge SMR nuclear power plants. In this role, you'll coordinate and lead projects across EC&I, overseeing a wide range of systems vital to nuclear safety. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you'll apply your expertise in project planning and management to ensure successful, on-time, and on-budget project delivery. With your strong technical background in EC&I and experience in managing complex, safety-critical programmes (ideally within the nuclear or similar industries), you’ll be at the forefront of driving excellence in the power industry.
Your mission:
- Develop Technical Programmes: Create and manage EC&I technical programmes covering the entire product lifecycle.
- Detailed Task Planning: Plan tasks meticulously, accounting for dependencies from other areas.
- Ensure Work Integration: Foster seamless collaboration across work areas to deliver integrated solutions.
- Scope Management: Monitor tasks closely and implement protocols to adjust programme scopes as needed.
- Resource Alignment: Identify resource gaps and assist the Chief Design Engineer (CDE) in crafting resourcing strategies.
- Budget Development: Help establish and maintain budgets for EC&I programmes.
- Financial Oversight: Track work pack budgets, forecast, and monitor actual costs versus projections.
- Risk Monitoring: Manage programme risks, including both threats and opportunities.
- Contract Staff Management: Oversee and optimize resource allocation for contract staff.
Why Join the Community of Switchers?
- 🌟 Over 55 years in nuclear engineering.
- 🏆 Ranked among the top 3 largest nuclear engineering companies.
- 💼 Attractive social benefits, including an engaging Employee Committee and holiday bonuses.
- 📚 Ongoing training with numerous career opportunities.
- 📈 70% of our managers are promoted internally!
- 🏠 Hybrid work: 1-2 days remote per week.
Qualifications
- Experience: in EC&I design and management, with expertise in two areas (e.g., Control Systems, Radiometrics, Functional Safety).
- Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with highly regulated industries, control systems, design phases, configuration management, and life cycle stages.
- Leadership Skills: Proven abilities in leading teams, managing project complexities, and driving continuous improvement.
- Qualifications: Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical, Instrumentation, or Control Engineering; advanced degrees are a plus.
Additional Information
Due to the nature of the work, applicants must meet UK security clearance criteria.
Ready to make a difference in the nuclear engineering world? Join us and be a part of the future of nuclear and fusion innovation! 🌐✨
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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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