STRUCTURAL ENGINEER (STEELWORKS) - NUCLEAR
Date de publication : 03/05/2024
Requisition ID : 27811
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER (STEELWORKS) - NUCLEAR
Are you a passionate and motivated structural or civil engineer, with experience in the design of steel structures, who wants to work on exciting and challenging projects in the nuclear field? Do you thrive when given ownership of complex problems, applying your engineering experience to deliver globally recognised projects?
Are you excited about the prospects and opportunities of joining a newly formed UK entity of a global engineering company, helping us grow and deliver our ambitious goal of becoming a key player in the UK nuclear industry?
If so, then TRACTEBEL has a series of opportunities arriving in 2024 and we would like to hear from you!
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 and planet can collectively thrive.
our uk mission
You will join the recently created TRACTEBEL entity in the UK, 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.
TRACTEBEL is a key player for the detailed design of structures on the Nuclear Island at Hinkley Point C (HPC) and Sizewell C (SZC), some of the world’s largest construction projects. The scope involves the design of steelwork and reinforced concrete structures. As well as our flagship projects, TRACTEBEL also has a pipeline of other projects in the nuclear industry to feed our expansion in 2024 and 2025.
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.
The OPPORTUNITY
We are looking for motivated and innovative Structural or Civil Engineers, with experience in steelwork design, to work on the design of Hinkley Point C (HPC) nuclear powerplant, as well as our future pipeline of projects. You will provide your design 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:
- Completing the structural design and steelwork integrity assessments on new build nuclear structures, including for accidental situations (e.g. seismic).
- Perform or adapting the design of steel structural components, such a connection details and anchorages.
- Coordinating and communicating on complex engineering problems between project stakeholders.
- 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.
- Coordination with the CAD team to finalise design packages for procurements and construction.
- Checking and validation of steelwork designs produced by TRACTEBEL design offices.
- Coordination with other disciplines (civils, HVAC, piping etc.) to ensure clash free and compliant designs.
- Participating site visits to analyse specific issues or requests from the Contractor.
- Developing strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
Your Profile
To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate would meet the following requirements and criteria:
- Bachelor’s or master’s in Civil or Structural Engineering.
- Working towards or recently Chartered with the ICE, IStructE, or with equivalent experience.
- Experience in steelworks calculation and design.
- Working familiarity with relevant technical Codes of Practice and Industry Standards (Eurocodes, British Standard, and ETC-C the applicable code for HPC/SZC).
- Proactive individual who can work collaboratively within a multicultural team.
- 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.
- You enjoy new challenges and are keen to learn and willing to take responsibility whilst also wanting to support others within our team.
- Experience working in a highly regulated industry based in the UK, e.g. nuclear.
The following experience is also beneficial:
- Programming skills in one or several languages are a plus.
- Experience in the use of Ansys or equivalent structural FEM software.
What We OFFER
- Opportunity for a quick career progression in a dynamic and challenging environment.
- Autonomy and flexible work patterns.
- Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme.
- Office with in-house canteen and gym facilities.
- 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.
- Generous holiday allowance of 28 days plus bank holidays.
- Possible international career evolution.
Location
The job requires 3 days per week on Hinkley Point C construction site, United Kingdom.
CONTRACT
The contract is for a permanent role.
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