AddressAbout Tractebel
TRACTEBEL is a global community of +5000 imaginative experts engineering a carbon-neutral future. Through our game-changing solutions for complex energy, urban, nuclear and water projects, we help our clients create a positive impact towards a sustainable world, where people, planet and profit collectively thrive.
THE WORKING ENVIRONMENT
You will join a recently created TRACTEBEL entity with very ambitious goals and exceptional projects. Created to support projects localised in the UK, the entity’s mission is to promote TRACTEBEL as a key player of the nuclear business in the UK.
You will be part of a dynamic, highly motivated and multicultural team. This position is a great opportunity for you to develop your professional and personal skills and work on globally recognised projects.
You will work within a team responsible of the engineering and design of mechanical structures and components – including seismic design – in the field of nuclear power plants and other industries:
· Structural analysis and design specific to Nuclear Power Plants within the framework of new build, plant operation support and upgrade/life extension of existing nuclear installations
· Fracture Mechanics studies
· Ageing of structures and components
· Analysis/design of components (such as pumps, valves and supporting structures)
· Piping calculations of existing or new structures including supports
· Design and calculation of anchorage elements
· Seismic analysis of structures and components
· Seismic margin assessment of existing structures (SMA, SPSA)
· Seismic qualification of active components
Your job
- You manage the various aspects of structural integrity assessment of mechanical components related to BSi, RCC-M and ASME Section III Codes for the construction/operation of new/existing nuclear power plants.
- You carry out calculations of mechanical and piping components, including classified components.
- You conduct finite element analysis for thermal and pressure fatigue evaluation of mechanical and piping components according to RCC-M and ASME requirements.
· You support our clients to safely restart their nuclear power plant units through prompt and sensible assessment.
- You assist the project managers and the client in meetings and technical discussions.
- You take charge of the calls for tender, the technical and economical comparison between bids, the awarding of contracts, the review of external studies.
- You conduct the follow-up of the contracts, including interface management.
- You write component technical specifications (performance, scope of supply and limits of supply definition, design requirements, applicable criteria to be fulfilled, etc.).
· You perform possible temporary missions in France and/or Belgium or assignments to our client’s integrated team.
Your profile
To be successful in this role, you should meet the following requirements:
· Education: A mechanical engineering degree (MSc/ MEng) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; Achieved or working towards Chartership (CEng)
· Experience: At least 3-5 years of experience in structural analysis and design of mechanical components, preferably in the nuclear power field
· Skills:
o You are familiar with international codes and standards (BSi, Eurocodes, RCC-M, ASME)
o You are able to study the response of structures (mechanical and piping) under static and dynamic loading.
o You are experienced in general purpose finite element and structural design software (such as PIPESTRESS, BEAMSTRESS, ANSYS, SYSTUS...) for static or dynamic loading, linear or non-linear analysis.
o You are proficient in drafting technical documents.
o You are proficient in English language. Knowledge of French is a plus.
· Personal attributes: you are methodical, conscientious, organized, team-player, innovative, client-oriented.
What we offer
As a TRACTEBEL employee, you will benefit from:
· Opportunity for a quick career progression in a dynamic and challenging environment.
· Autonomy and flexible work patterns.
· Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme.
· Complementary trainings to develop your skills inside our team.
· Professional membership subscriptions - subscription fees for one relevant professional institute per annum.
· Support towards attaining chartership
· Employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
· Generous holiday allowance of 28 days plus bank holidays.
· International career evolution.
Location
The job is based in Bristol, United Kingdom.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £34,000.00-£42,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Life insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: MECHANICAL/PIPING ENGINEER
