Design Engineer (Pool, Liners, Tanks and Sumps)

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.

EPR-E is responsible for delivering the design for a number of NI buildings, systems and equipment contracts for the Hinkley Point C EPR Project through an integrated team, support to HPC construction and commissioning activities, and preparing design replication feasibility and engineering activities for the Sizewell C Project.

The Joint Design Organization (JDO) is an integrated team composed of teams from: the HPC Client (NNB), who leads the JDO; EDVANCE and CNEPE and Contractors who have carried out the detailed design studies. As part of its scope of delegation, JDO provides technical support at the HPC EPR site for the resolution of the various problems arising during the construction phases and later during the testing and commissioning operations.

For our Joint Design office, we are looking to recruit for the role of NI PTLS Engineer.

The position of “Pools Tanks Liners and Sumps (PTLS) engineer” aims at support the field design activities for the discipline on the Nuclear Island (NI) and mainly manage design modification or clarification raised before and during on-site construction. The increase of capacity is here to acknowledge the expected rise of requests number due to increase in PTLS structures delivery and construction along with the progress in construction and assembly.

As a JDO NI PTLS Engineer, you will:

• Answer the requests on their scope.
• Lead and monitor the production of the impacted deliverables on his/her scope.
• Interact with his/her back-office regarding design interfaces.
• Interact within the JDO with the client (project and intelligent customer) to support the overall project.
• Interact within the JDO with the other discipline to support the overall project.
• Support the JDO Steelwork team lead regarding the overall needs of the team (production, technical, quality)

To be considered, the following qualifications, skills and experience is essential:

• Experienced Engineer with experience in design of structures in the nuclear industry or with experience on subjects at the interface between design and construction.
• Experience in calculation notes preparation and mechanical behaviour.
• Knowledge of the Eurocode 2 and understanding of safety requirements are recommended in order to answer to the requests.
• Knowledge of 2D and 3D design software.
• Knowledge of FEA design software.
• Experience working in a multicultural environment.

Desirable Qualifications, Experience and Skills.

• Knowledge of the HPC project or previous EPR and associated studies/doctrine is a real asset.
• Previous experience in Edvance and/or with EDF-Framatome processes, with a particular emphasis on Engineering Sequence and Quality procedures (P3)
• For 2D and 3D design software: Navisworks, PDMS, TEKLA, AUTOCAD (or knowledge in similar 3D, 2D software application).
• For FEA design softwares: RSTAB knowledge (or similar 3D SW calculation software)

Skills required:

• Experience in the management of transverse technical topics
• Experience in civil or MEH construction is a bonus.
• 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 prioritise, to manage numerous interfaces, to question and understand the imperatives of other downstream/ interfacing disciplines. Ability to meet commitments and deadlines.

 Languages (level)

• English fluent (C1 expected, B2 mandatory)
• French and/or German – bonus

Spécialité : TAA - Management Ingéniérie et Ingéniérie Systemes

Niveau d’études min requis Autre

Lieu : Royaume-Uni, Europe, Hinkley Point C

Niveau d’emploi : Cadre

Poste soumis à enquête administrative : Oui