EDF Energy is a core part of the EDF Group, one of the largest energy companies in Europe with key business operations in the UK,.....
EDF Energy is a core part of the EDF Group, one of the largest energy companies in Europe with key business operations in the UK, France, Italy and Belgium. We're the UK’s largest producer of low-carbon electricity, the biggest supplier of electricity by volume in Great Britain, the largest supplier to British businesses and we employ more than 13,000 people. We operate nuclear, coal and gas power stations, wind farms, and combined heat & power plants. We have a focus on safe, dependable energy generation and an ethos of service excellence. We are playing a leading role in new nuclear build in the UK to secure a bright future for the combined business and its employees.
Aztec West, Bristol
- with flexibility of working from home, minimum 3 days a week in the office.
Are you a passionate Engineer eager to take the next step in your career? Do you have strong communication skills and a deep understanding of mechanical concepts? If so, come and join EDF as a Junior Mechanical Calculation Engineer!
The Opportunity
EDF EPR Engineering UK (EPR-E) is tasked with delivering the design for several nuclear island (NI) buildings, systems, and equipment contracts for the Hinkley Point C EPR Project. This involves working through an integrated team, supporting HPC construction and commissioning efforts, and preparing design replication feasibility and engineering activities for the Sizewell C Project. As a result, a Technical Directorate is being established to oversee the engineering disciplines and technical expertise needed to successfully deliver these projects through EPR-E’s integrated teams.
As a Junior Mechanical Calculation Engineer, you will be playing a crucial role in finalising the design phase of the Hinkley Point C project. In the piping sector, you will be responsible for overseeing the detailed design of an extensive piping network, stretching over 100 kilometres, which is integral to the Nuclear Island of the HPC EPR project.
Pay, benefits and culture
Alongside a salary from £35,000 to £39,000 and a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include a range of benefits, from the big and formal to the small and personal.
We’re talking about everything from enhanced parental leave to electric vehicle leasing, health insurance to product discounts, critical illness insurance to technology vouchers, gym membership to season ticket loans.
At EDF UK, we embrace flexibility while recognising that everyone's working needs are different. Whether you're in our office spaces, on site, or working remotely, we promote an environment that supports collaboration, connection, and comfort. No matter where you are, our priority is to make sure you feel safe, valued, and celebrated.
Here, we do right by each other and everyone’s welcome. We’re on an action-oriented journey, championing equity, diversity, and inclusion. We’d like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility.
We’re a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments.
We take pride in fostering a dynamic and inclusive environment, where the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our employees drive fresh thinking and innovation. We understand that success means different things to different people. We believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. That’s why we support you to pursue a career that’s unique to you. Because success is personal.
What you’ll be doing
You’ll be responsible for ensuring the integrity of pipe network designs and supporting structures by performing detailed piping calculations and evaluating HVAC and electrical supports under various load scenarios, including thermal expansion and seismic activity.
You’ll also utilise element analysis software and contribute to the development of specialised tools.
Who you are
Being a Junior Mechanical Calculation Engineer means demonstrating exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, along with a deep understanding of mechanical concepts like modal and static analysis.
You’ll have expertise in performing mechanical simulations using finite element methods and proficiency in Python programming for developing computational tools.
We’re looking for someone with innovative problem-solving skills, a commitment to continuous learning, and a drive to stay current with the latest technological advancements in the field.
If this sounds like you then we’d love to hear from you!
Closing date for applications: 27th October 2024
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