Principal Process Engineer

Principal Process Engineer Amentum is looking for a Principal Process Engineer to join our Energy Business. Engineering & Technical Solutions (ETS) is entering an exciting phase of opportunity by supporting our key client’s UK nuclear fleet through a business transformation, and by supporting new small modular reactor (SMR) developers. Base office location will be one of Knutsford, Warrington, Stockton-on-Tees, Gloucester or Bristol with the possibility of travels to other sites and Amentum offices, as required. Our work is varied; covering New Build, Generation, Life Extension, and Defueling, and our capabilities are in demand across the nuclear sector. We offer flexible working as well as hybrid working between a chosen base office and home. You will report into the Process Engineering Lead and work closely with other engineers across the business. The successful candidate must be highly motivated and proactive, looking to develop their technical capabilities and share their experience to develop other junior engineers. This role is for those with experience working within civil, nuclear or other highly regulated industries, familiar with regulated environments providing ER support, and delivering work to high HSSE standards. Key responsibilities Nuclear new build Technical assurance of design reports prior to submission to clients or regulators Design justification or assessment of new and existing process plants as part of safety reports Key discipline contributor in Feasibility and Optioneering Studies Technical Lead or Discipline lead HAZOP Leadership and Hazard Identification Studies Process Design Development Leading small teams of multidisciplinary engineers, both internally and combined with partner companies, joint‑ventures and client teams Production and checking of process deliverables including: Process flow sheets PFDs / P&IDs Datasheets and underpinning calculations Basis of Design Process Descriptions Education, experience and skills Degree qualified engineer in chemical engineering (or accomplished engineer through apprentice route with relevant expertise) Chartered (or working towards Chartership) Experience of front‑end engineering design through to full life cycle project requirements Broad Process understanding to undertake different projects across varied clients/locations Knowledge of Civil nuclear plant systems, Conventional power plant technology, structures and component and associated design and assessment guidelines is a distinct advantage Self‑motivated, with an ability and desire to work collaboratively with other organisations to create new opportunities Ability to think innovatively and solve complex problems Our culture Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do and accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of global employee networks centered on inclusion and diversity. We partner with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility, please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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