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We'll 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 and diverse 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 you'd 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. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations. Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We're happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business. For our team in Warrington, we are seeking an experienced PLC Engineer. Key Responsibilities: • To design, develop, implement and test PLC-based control systems, producing high-quality and comprehensive engineering design documentation such as:, • Requirements capture and traceability documentation (URS/RTM), • System / Functional Design Specifications (SDD/FDS), • Detailed Software System Specifications (SSS), • Test Specifications (Module/Integration/System/Hardware), • Operation & Maintenance Manuals (O&M), • System Rebuild Documentation, • I/O, Alarm & Message Schedules, • Support with project LifeTime Records / Material Traceability Records, • In addition to the above, the role shall support the Lead Engineer and Project Manager in maintaining the planned delivery schedule, reporting technical issues, changes in scope and variations to the programmed activities where necessary., • Programming PLC equipment (such as Rockwell/Schneider/Siemens) using IEC 61131 languages, producing module functions blocks and logic in accordance with the design documentation and engineering standards., • Work closely with HMI/SCADA and database engineers to develop the control system architecture, producing Network Architecture Diagrams and interfacing documentation to suit, to support the visualisation of plant via an integrated Cyber Secure SCADA system., • Undertake in-house acceptance testing in a formal, controlled manner of the integrated control system, ensuring change control management is maintained and recorded. Site acceptance testing (commissioning) may also be required., • Support the generation of installation and commissioning documentation, operator and maintainer training and technical site support post-delivery., • A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field, or demonstrable evidence of experience with a high emphasis on EC&I engineering using PLCs., • Significant experience in the design and implementation of PLC control systems., • Excellent understanding of PLC programming languages (IEC61131), PLC hardware and software, and communication protocols used in industrial (OT) control systems., • Significant demonstrable experience in EC&I industry (preferably Nuclear) with PLCs., • Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy and reliability in PLC programming and system design., • Experience in producing control system functional specifications, detailed design documents and formal Test Specifications to a high-quality level., • Experience in undertaking formal and controlled testing and validation activities., • Excellent fault-finding and troubleshooting skills with the ability to analyse complex systems, identify problems, and implement effective solutions., • Good understanding of design drawings such as Electrical Enclosures, Control System Panels, Motor Control Centres, etc., • Ability to work as part of an Integrated Delivery Team or individually, working within sometimes restrictive time constraints., • Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills., • Proficient in Microsoft Office with strong technical documentation writing skills. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters .

Launch Your Career with Our 2026 Graduate Programme! Are you brimming with ambition and ready to make your mark in the professional world? Look no further! Our UK Graduate Programme is designed to catapult you into a thriving career, offering unparalleled opportunities for growth, learning, and success. Join Amentum in September 2026 and help us create a secure and vibrant future. If you are passionate about solving real-world problems through ingenuity and technology, join our 400-strong team of Electrical, Control & Instrumentation engineers. You will be working on projects across our Energy, Environment, Defence and Technology divisions to solve the most pressing problems that our society face. As part of your team, you will be actively involved in all stages of the project lifecycle from establishing a set of client requirements, developing a concept, basic and detailed design, which can include producing drawings, calculations and design documentation as well as getting involved in research, procurement of equipment, testing, installation and commissioning. We are actively involved in nuclear new build, design of the next generation of nuclear reactors (both fission and fusion reactors), supporting the UK operational nuclear fleet, nuclear decommissioning, and nuclear propulsion. Why Join Us? Exciting Projects: Work with a diverse team of experts from across the UK and beyond to gain insights into our markets and clients. Comprehensive Training: Benefit from a structured development programme that covers everything from discipline-specific skills and professional registration to personal development. Mentorship: Receive guidance from seasoned professionals who are dedicated to helping you achieve your career goals. Career Progression: When you reach the end of the programme, it's just the beginning! You'll be supported to continue to develop your experience and capabilities to help progress your career and achieve professional registration. Supportive Community: Our hub-based model is focused in key locations, ensuring that you'll be part of a supportive early careers community with plenty of networking and experiential learning opportunities. We are looking for candidates who: • Strong Communication Skills: Ability to engage with engineers and non-technical personnel clearly and confidently., • Analytical Thinking: Comfortable working with data, identifying risks, and solving problems creatively., • Team Collaborator: Ability to work effectively within a team but also independently., • Organisation & Time Management: Ability to juggle multiple tasks and meet deadlines., • Initiative & Curiosity: Eager to take ownership, ask questions, and seek out opportunities to grow., • Digital skills: Understanding of digital platforms and how they can be applied to solve physics problems is also beneficial., • Customer Focus: This is a consultancy role so experience of working with customers is also beneficial - not necessarily in an engineering role, other roles such as retail or hospitality would be suitable too., • Flexibility: A willingness to try engaging in new skill areas or potentially travel to our client sites., • A flexible self-starter, who is keen to drive their career forward., • Adaptable to change, with a thirst for learning new things., • Completed your first degree no earlier than the summer of 2024., • Not worked in a similar professional role since graduation. Step 1: Apply Online. Step 2: Successful candidates will be invited to complete an online assessment. Step 3: Those who are selected will be invited to a final face to face interview with our operations teams. Step 4: Selected candidates will be offered an opportunity to join Amentum Graduate Programme in September 2026. We will close the application window for this role on 31st January 2026, however we reserve the right to close the role sooner should we receive the required number of applications. What else we provide : • A flexible work-style, embracing a hybrid working pattern and supporting those who need to balance work/life commitments a bit differently than others., • Free single medical cover and digital GP service., • Reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships., • An inclusive and diverse work environment, embracing the variety of disciplines, cultures, backgrounds and lifestyles of our employees through our Employee Networks. 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 regard to the recruitment process (for example, if you require the application form in a different format or would like to discuss the recruitment process in more detail), please contact us and we'll be happy to help. Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. We welcome feedback on our recruitment process and if you need more from us before deciding to join our company, please contact us here . #AmentumGrad2026 Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters .