Senior Mechanical Engineer Bristol, United Kingdom
Then join Tractebel, part of the ENGIE Group, and our 5,600 passionate experts around the globe, driven by shaping a more sustainable world every day. It’s your chance to be a part of the adventure of the century: accelerating the energy transition – while enhancing people’s lives through meaningful projects. Make your contribution to carbon neutrality in markets like nuclear, renewables, power & gas, electrical grids, hydropower & dams, water resources & supply, desalination, complex & high-tech buildings, transport infrastructures, and ports & waterways.
It’s your chance to evolve alongside top experts on impactful projects around the world. With opportunities for quick career progression in a dynamic and challenging environment, your growth knows no limits.
We offer a competitive salary package, and generous holiday allowance of 28 days plus bank holidays. We also cover subscription fees for one relevant professional institute per year.
We value autonomy and offer flexible work patterns.
Our offices include an in-house canteen and gym facilities to support your well-being.
We are looking for motivated and experienced Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineers to work on the design of the Hinkley Point C (HPC) and Sizewell C (SZC) nuclear powerplants, as well as our future pipeline of projects. You will provide your mechanical expertise to successfully deliver our projects, in collaboration with clients, contractors, stakeholders and our project teams.
The key responsibilities will include a selection of the following points, depending on your technical experience and the position you take within our team:
Engineering and design of mechanical structures and components, including seismic design.
Structural integrity assessment of mechanical components to British Standards, RCC-M and ASME Section III Codes for the construction or operation of new/existing nuclear power plants.
Finite element analysis for thermal and pressure fatigue evaluation of mechanical and piping components according to RCC-M and ASME requirements.
Calculation of piping components and analysis / design of components; Providing technical review and responding to site queries and requested changes in a dynamic and fast-paced environment to support contractor activities on HPC site.
Developing strong relationships with clients and stakeholders and supporting the business development team during the tendering process for our future project stream.
Master’s in Mechanical Engineering.
Significant experience in structural analysis and design of structural components.
Experienced in general purpose finite element and structural design software (e.g. for static or dynamic loading, linear or non-linear analysis.
Agile and self-motivated, with a focus on improving personal and team performance and able to generate innovative outcomes to challenges.
Experience working on major infrastructure projects and can demonstrate ability to deliver high quality work packages to schedule.
Our top priorities are people, ethics, safety, and sustainability. With Tractebel, you are uniquely positioned to make a positive impact on global net-zero targets. The driving force behind reaching these goals is our greatest asset: you. Our people come first, and our strength is in our diversity. Because diversity leads to fresh perspectives that drive performance and innovation, we welcome all applicants and remain committed to an inclusive workplace.