Mechanical Engineer

3 weeks ago

Bristol, United Kingdom TRACTEBEL Full time

About Tractebel

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.



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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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