Mechanical Engineer

2 weeks ago

City of Bristol, United Kingdom TRACTEBEL Full time

About Tractebel


In order to make an application, simply read through the following job description and make sure to attach relevant documents.

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.

Work 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

Job profile

  • 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.

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.

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.

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