Principal Engineer

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Full time
Location: Derby
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Job offered by: oilandgas.org.uk
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Job Description

Are you looking for the opportunity to develop technically and build skills including: expert judgement, hand calculation, computational analysis and development of bespoke processes supported by a team of respected individuals? Do you want to work with a wide client base including train and equipment manufacturers, operators, owners and over haulers? We are looking for you if you have experience of rolling stock mechanical systems, to work with an industry respected group of experts who provide technical support in rail projects at all levels of the industry from heritage fleets to new build rolling stock. This includes design, compliance, incident investigation, vehicle refurbishment and life extension. In this role you will be responsible for the delivery of mechanical engineering projects to clients or internal project teams. We are looking for you if you can: Understand client requirements and aspirations to identify and agree scopes of work. Deliver high quality work to agreed timescales and budgets. Ideally, have good knowledge of at least two of the following rolling stock areas, and the desire and ability to develop your knowledge within other areas:

Bogies and suspension. Wheelsets. Bearings and transmissions. Braking systems and performance. Door systems. Couplers and gangways. Corrosion repairs and fabrication. Engines. Train maintenance and fleet management.

Example work activities: The role does not require applicants with experience in these areas. They are provided as examples of what you could be doing with us: The introduction of new rolling stock through design scrutiny in support of the Certification Body. Cost reduction through component condition assessment and maintenance optimization. Investigation of in-service issues / problem solving. Devising practical repair solutions. Improving system reliability through the review of fault data and recommendation for modifications. Undertake Project Manager roles for projects managed by the Mechanical Systems team. Identify technical, commercial and safety risks associated with projects and ensure these are managed through each project phase. Why work for AtkinsRéalis? Our Transportation teams are reinventing transport for a challenging yet exciting future. We're creating new ideas and smart solutions for cities, people and the environment. You'll be working alongside some of the top people in our industry, solving challenges that bring together traditional engineering and new technologies. Meeting your needs: To help you get the most out of life in and outside of work, we offer employees "Total Reward." It's a package that can be tailored to your changing lifestyle, career and personal needs. You'll enjoy benefits such as partner discounts, leadership training, professional accreditations, and career planning for any stage of your career. Additional Information: This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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