Graduate EC&I Engineer

Amentum Services, Inc.; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Graduate EC&I Engineer for their 2026 Graduate Programme. This role involves participation in critical projects across several sectors including nuclear energy. The ideal candidate will have recently completed an Electrical/Electronic Engineering degree and possess strong communication and analytical skills. Join us for an exciting start to your career with diverse training and mentorship opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible work-style

Free single medical cover

Reimbursement for professional development

Inclusive and diverse work environment

Focus on mental health and wellbeing

Qualifications

• Completed an undergraduate or master’s degree by summer 2026.
• Strong interest in working in the nuclear industry.
• Have the permanent right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Work on projects to solve pressing societal problems.
• Participate in all stages of the project life-cycle.
• Engage with clients to establish requirements.

Skills

Strong Communication Skills

Analytical Thinking

Team Collaborator

Organisation & Time Management

Initiative & Curiosity

Digital Skills

Customer Focus

Flexibility

Education

Undergraduate or master’s degree in Electrical and/or Electronic Engineering

Job description

Graduate EC&I Engineer – Amentum – Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK

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.

Role Overview

As part of our 400‑strong team of Electrical, Control & Instrumentation engineers you will work on projects across our Energy, Environment, Defence and Technology divisions to solve the most pressing problems that society faces. You will be actively involved in all stages of the project life‑cycle, from establishing client requirements, developing concepts, basic and detailed design (including producing drawings, calculations and design documentation), to research, procurement, testing, installation and commissioning. Our work covers nuclear new build, design of the next‑generation of nuclear reactors (fission and fusion), support of the UK operational nuclear fleet, nuclear decommissioning and nuclear propulsion.

Why Join Us?

• Exciting Projects: Work with a diverse team of experts across the UK and beyond.
• Comprehensive Training: Structured development programme covering discipline‑specific skills, professional registration and personal development.
• Mentorship: Guidance from seasoned professionals.
• Career Progression: Support throughout the programme and beyond to achieve professional registration.
• Supportive Community: Hub‑based model focused on key locations with networking and experiential learning opportunities.

Candidate Requirements

• Completed an undergraduate or master’s degree in Electrical and/or Electronic Engineering by summer 2026.
• Strong Communication Skills: Engage with engineers and non‑technical personnel clearly and confidently.
• Analytical Thinking: Work with data, identify risks and solve problems creatively.
• Team Collaborator: Work effectively within a team but also independently.
• Organisation & Time Management: Juggle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Initiative & Curiosity: Take ownership, ask questions and seek growth opportunities.
• Digital Skills: Understand digital platforms and their application to physics problems.
• Customer Focus: Experience of working with customers is beneficial – roles such as retail or hospitality acceptable.
• Flex: Willingness to learn new skills or travel to client sites.
• Strong interest in working in the nuclear industry.

Must Be

• Flexible self‑starter, keen to drive your career forward.
• Adaptable to change, with a thirst for learning new things.
• Have the permanent right to work in the UK.

Graduate Programme Eligibility

• Completed your first degree no earlier than summer 2024.
• Not worked in a similar professional role since graduation.
• Achieved a minimum 2:2 in your first degree.

Selection Process

1. Apply Online.
2. Successful candidates invited to complete an online assessment.
3. Selected candidates invited to a final face‑to‑face interview with our operations teams.
4. Selected candidates offered an opportunity to join the Amentum Graduate Programme in September 2026.

Application Deadline

We will close the application window for this role on 31 January 2026, however we reserve the right to close the role sooner should we receive the required number of applications.

Benefits

• A flexible work‑style, embracing a hybrid working pattern.
• 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.
• A focus on safety, health and wellbeing, with a supportive culture and a positive mental health champion network.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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, age, ancestry, U.S. 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.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Internship
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industry: Defense and Space Manufacturing