Principal Nuclear Engineer

1 week ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Copello Global Full time

Principal Nuclear Safety Engineer at Copello

Copello is currently seeking a Principal Nuclear Safety Engineer to join their team. In this role, you will be working with a Defence Prime company involved in cutting-edge programs.

This position can be done remotely, but occasional travel to the site in the North West will be required.

As a Principal Nuclear Safety Engineer, you will have the chance to contribute to various exciting projects within Maritime & Naval programs.

What you'll be doing:

  • Deputising for the PNED Build Assurance Manager as Required
  • Supporting or leading Nuclear Safety Engineering activities for the Astute and Dreadnought programme
  • Acting as the Intelligent Customer for documentation, advice, and services related to the Naval Reactor Plant and safety case
  • Developing technical solutions during construction and commissioning of the Naval Reactor Plant
  • Providing inputs to advise on the compliance of the Naval Reactor Plant
  • Conducting nuclear safety assessments
  • Liaising with internal and external stakeholders

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

  • Degree level qualification in a relevant subject such as Engineering of Physical Science
  • Understanding of Reactor Plant systems
  • Competence in technical report writing

Desirable:

  • Engineering experience in system design and build
  • Ability to lead engineering investigations
  • Constructive challenging and influencing others

The PNED team:

This role offers a unique chance to deepen your knowledge of the Naval Reactor Plant for Astute and Dreadnought Class submarines. You will be involved in various engineering lifecycle stages and provide support to the PNED teams on emergent issues.



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