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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
2025-22039
Publication date
4/15/2025
Job details
Category
TA - DESIGN & ENGINEERING - TAK - Electrical Engineering
Job Opening Title
Electrical Commissionning 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
Within EDF EPR Engineering UK, the Commissioning group constitutes the centre of expertise for the following areas:
· Commissioning Engineering:
o Development of the commissioning referential,
o Design of the commissioning programs,
o Technical support to site during the test phases,
o Analysis of tests and validation of results, particularly with regard to functional requirements.
· Support for the execution of on-site tests through the Commissioning Engineering Team (CET)
The Electrical Commissioning Engineer is responsible for the production of the commissioning documentation associated within the Electrical scope of the HPC Nuclear Island project.
He will support the wider EPR-E commissioning team regarding all questions in interface with Electrical commissioning discipline.
The key duties, responsibilities and deliverables of the Electrical Commissioning Engineer are as follows:
· Production of the commissioning documentation for the electrical distribution systems spanning from 10KV AC to 220VDC included batteries, inverter, rectifier, and Emergency Diesel generator
· Support and skill development of the engineers in the Electrical team,
· Technical review of part of the documentation produced by the engineers in the Electrical team,
· Support for digital transformation efforts within the group,
· Support for knowledge/expertise transfer efforts within the group.
The Electrical Commissioning Engineer will also support NNB on all subjects related to the testing of Electrical systems for which NNB may request support from EPR-E during the test preparation phase.
As such, the Electrical Commissioning Engineer will lead the activities associated with such support, interfacing with:
· the system design teams in charge of NI design
· the other commissioning leaders (HVAC, Fluid systems, I&C)
· contracts and equipment teams
· configuration team
· installation/construction teams
Profile
Essential Qualifications, Experience and Skills
Degree qualified Engineer (in an appropriate scientific or engineering discipline)
First successful experience in Nuclear Engineering (2/5 years’ experience)
Knowledge of EPR design, UK context is a plus
Experience in multi-disciplinary teams on large projects
Knowledge of System Engineering principles
Desirable qualifications, experience and skills:
Able to take a strategic view with good interpersonal skills and be able to communicate at all levels,
Motivated and disciplined with an ability to work to deadlines and prioritise work across multiple workstreams,
Able to write and review technical documents which present complex arguments clearly,
Able to take a proactive approach to management and resolution of technical topics,
Strong organisational and communication skills, able to liaise between multiple stakeholders and maintain a clear overview for specific topics
Languages (level)
· English fluent (minimum B2)
· French is a plus
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