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Framatome is an international leader in nuclear energy recognized for its innovative, digital and value added solutions for the global nuclear fleet. With worldwide expertise and a proven track record for reliability and performance, the company designs, services and installs components, fuel, and instrumentation and control systems for nuclear power plants. Its more than 20 000 employees work every day to help Framatome's customers supply ever cleaner, safer and more economical low-carbon energy. Visit us at www.framatome.com, and follow us on Twitter: @Framatome_ and LinkedIn: Framatome.
Framatome is owned by the EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI – 19.5%).
Reference number
2025-21863
Publication date
4/1/2025
Job details
Category
TA - DESIGN & ENGINEERING - TAA - Design , engineering management & Systems engineering
Job Opening Title
JDO Piping Mechanical Engineer
Job type
Non fixed term
BU description
Framatome is a major international player in the nuclear energy market recognised for its innovative solutions and value-added technologies for designing, building, maintaining, and advancing the global nuclear fleet. The company designs, manufactures, and installs components, fuel and instrumentation and control systems for nuclear power plants and offers a full range of reactor services.
Job description
The position of Piping Mechanical Engineer aims at supporting the field design activities for the piping discipline. It will lead to handle different interfaces with several disciplines and solve piping engineering topics raised during on-site installation of pipework and associated supports.
The main tasks will be following:
· Gathering input data, analysing/updating hypothesis notes, and preparing loading description reports.
· Engaging with various stakeholders (installation contractors, CW interfaces, other disciplines) to clarify issues.
· Performing mechanical stress analyses: piping flexibility calculations, piping supports calculations, or any analysis required to resolve encountered issues.
· Proposing appropriate and proportionate modifications if sizing criteria are not met.
· Closing open points and comments.
· Assessing and integrating modification coming from the stakeholders after packages handed over to JDO.
· Doing hand calculations and running anchorages macros to assess the feasibility of modification.
· Checking calculation notes and guide drawings subcontracted to external companies.
· Proposing improvements for the studies not finalised.
· Maintaining Edvance’s QA procedures in delivering the design.
· Working with CAD designers/detailers in the preparation of the design drawings.
Profile
Essential Qualifications, Experience and Skills
• Master in science, Mechanical engineering degree
• First experience of 5 years minimum in mechanical design, nuclear industry, or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of EUROCODE, ASME and RCC-M code
• Knowledge of 2D and 3D design software: PDMS (if possible), NavisWorks, PIPESTRESS, RSTAB, ANSYS APDL and WORKBENCH
• Knowledge of piping and support calculation tools
• Experience working in a multicultural environment
• Curious, motivated to learn
Desirable Qualifications, Experience and Skills.
• Knowledge of the HPC project or previous EPR and associated studies/doctrine is a real asset
• Knowledge of Nuclear engineering and specificities, building NI, CI & BoP buildings would be beneficial.
• Excellent Interpersonal skills, conscientiousness, organisation, writing ability
• Good organizational, writing and oral expression skills in English are essential for the realization of the activities of document production, steering and interfaces with the various correspondents.
• Ability to meet commitments and deadlines.
Benefits
Competitive Salary & Benefits
· 25 days annual leave per year raising to 28 (x1 day for 2 years service)
· 8% employer pension contribution (salary sacrifice)
· 1% min Employee
· Individual and family private health care
· Life assurance (4x salary)
· Employee assistance programme (EAP)
· Income Protection
· Professional Membership (1 per year)
· Cycle to Work Scheme
· Language Courses
Plus more including access to training and development opportunities.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We value and plan to continue to build on the benefits of our diverse working environment and recognise a priority to improve gender mix.
Everyone will be considered without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.
The post is restricted due to the nature of the role and the export control regulations which apply. All applicants will be subject to national security and export control vetting processes.
Job location
Job location
United Kingdom, Bristol
Job location (site)
Aztec West
Travel
No
Job family
Standard
Applicant criteria
Minimum level of education required
Master
Minimum level of experience required
Experienced
Employment level
Non cadre