Mechanical Calculation Engineer (JDO)
Mechanical Calculation Engineer (JDO)
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Framatome is an international leader in nuclear energy recognized for its innovative digital and value added solutions for the global nuclear fleet. With worldwide expertise and a proven track record for reliability and performance the company designs services and installs components fuel and instrumentation and control systems for nuclear power plants. Its more than 20 000 employees work every day to help Framatomes customers supply ever cleaner safer and more economical low-carbon energy. Visit us at and follow us on Twitter: @Framatome and LinkedIn: Framatome.Framatome is owned by the EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI 19.5%).
Reference number
2025-22305Publication date
5/8/2025Category
TA - DESIGN & ENGINEERING - TAB - Mechanical HVAC & Civil Work coordination and management
Job Opening Title
Mechanical Calculation Engineer (JDO)
Job type
Non fixed term
BU description
Framatome is a major international player in the nuclear energy market recognised for its innovative solutions and value-added technologies for designing building maintaining and advancing the global nuclear fleet. The company designs manufactures and installs components fuel and instrumentation and control systems for nuclear power plants and offers a full range of reactor services.
Job description
EDF EPR Engineering UK (EPR-E) is a subsidiary of Edvance which is a joint venture between EDF and Framatome established in 2018 in charge of the design and the realisation of nuclear islands for new projects in France and worldwide.
In particular EDF EPR Engineering UK is responsible for the design and construction of the nuclear island for Hinkley Point C (HPC) project and preparing the design replication and engineering activities for the Sizewell C (SZC) Project.
At HPC we are building two new nuclear reactors the first in a new generation of nuclear power stations in the UK providing low carbon electricity for around six million homes.
For the SZC Project work on the replication strategy and some early design studies are already underway and being delivered and managed from both France and UK.
We are looking to recruit for the role of JDO Mechanical Calculation Engineer.
The position of Mechanical Engineer Engineer aims at supporting the field design activities for the piping discipline. It will lead to handle different interfaces with several disciplines and solve piping engineering topics raised during on-site installation of pipework and associated supports. The main tasks will be the following:
Gathering input data analysing/updating hypothesis notes and preparing loading description reports.
Engaging with various stakeholders (installation contractors CW interfaces other disciplines) to clarify issues.
Performing mechanical stress analyses: piping flexibility calculations piping supports calculations FEA calculations or any analysis required to resolve encountered issues.
Proposing appropriate and proportionate modifications if sizing criteria are not met.
Doing hand calculations and running anchorages macros to assess the feasibility of modification.
Checking calculation notes and guide drawings subcontracted to external companies.
Maintaining Edvances QA procedures in delivering the design.
Working with CAD designers/detailers in the preparation of the design drawings.
Key relationships:
The employee will be highly interacting with the discipline manager to support them in the organization of the team. They will be in charge of interacting with the different stakeholders to ensure the closure of site queries in compliance with the HPC project milestones.
Profile
Essential Qualifications Experience and Skills:
Master in science Mechanical engineering degree
First experience of 2 years minimum in Mechanical Calculations nuclear industry or equivalent experience
Knowledge of EUROCODE ASME and RCC-M code
Knowledge of 2D and 3D design software: PDMS (if possible) NavisWorks PIPESTRESS RSTAB ANSYS APDL and WORKBENCH
Knowledge of piping and support calculation tools
Experience working in a multicultural environment
Curious motivated to learn
Desirable Qualifications Experience and Skills:
Knowledge of the HPC project or previous EPR and associated studies/doctrine is a real asset
Knowledge of Nuclear engineering and specificities building NI CI & BoP buildings would be beneficial.
Excellent Interpersonal skills conscientiousness organisation writing ability
Good organizational writing and oral expression skills in English are essential for the realization of the activities of document production steering and interfaces with the various correspondents.
Ability to meet commitments and deadlines.
Level of Experience: 2 years of professional experience post-graduation
The commercial expectation for this role is (delete as applicable):
This role will require BPSS Clearance.
Benefits
Competitive Salary & Benefits
25 days annual leave per year raising to 28 (x1 day for 2 years service)
8% employer pension contribution (salary sacrifice)
1% min Employee
Individual and family private health care
Life assurance (4x salary)
Employee assistance programme (EAP)
Income Protection
Professional Membership (1 per year)
Cycle to Work Scheme
Language Courses
Plus more includingaccess to training and development opportunities.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We value and plan to continue to build on the benefits of our diverse working environment and recognise a priority to improve gender mix.
Everyone will be considered without attention to race colour religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin or disability status.
The post is restricted due to the nature of the role and the export control regulations which apply. All applicants will be subject to national security and export control vetting processes.
Job location
United Kingdom Bristol
Job location (site)
Hinkley Point C
Travel
No
Job family
Standard
Applicant criteria
Minimum level of education required
Master
Minimum level of experience required
Experienced
Employment level
Non cadre
Extra informations
Background checking required
Non
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Contract
