Design Engineer

-; Brussel Hoofdstad; Sur place; EUR 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading engineering firm in Brussels is seeking a Design Engineer for its Safety department. You will focus on neutronic studies, conduct criticality assessments, and perform radiation calculations. The ideal candidate will have a background in nuclear energy, be fluent in Dutch or French, and have a solid understanding of Python programming. Join us to contribute to sustainable solutions and innovative projects in the energy sector.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Dutch or French with good English knowledge required.
• Ability to write clear technical synthesis reports.
• Proficiency in IT and willingness to learn quickly.

Responsabilités

• Conduct engineering studies in core and fuel physics.
• Perform neutron activation studies.
• Carry out radiation transport and shielding calculations.
• Characterize spent fuel.
• Write engineering/synthesis reports of analyses.

Connaissances

Nuclear systems knowledge

Core physics phenomena understanding

Python programming

Communication in Dutch/French

Formation

Civil engineering specialized in nuclear energy or nuclear physics

Outils

Monte Carlo code

Description du poste

Overview

Ready to engineer your positive impact? 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 part of 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.

Are you ready to make a difference? Then we look forward to meeting you!

Your mission

As Design Engineer in our Safety department you will contribute to our mission everyday by playing a crucial role in delivering services to our nuclear clients. The Core and Fuel Studies Group within the Nuclear Processes Competence Centre is a multidisciplinary team working on the nuclear fuel and the preparation of dismantling activities. The group is in charge of Tractebel activities related to the fuel cycle, core design, safety evaluation and core operational support for nuclear reactors for the Belgian Utility. It performs criticality and shielding calculations for the spent fuel, as well as activation calculations in support of waste characterization in preparation of dismantling activities. The group is subdivided into three operational subgroups:

1. Cycles Studies, incorporating Cycle Studies activities
2. Neutronic studies & Tools: incorporating all activities related to Criticality, Shielding, Activation, Residual Heat and Fuel Data Base(s)
3. Core Multiphysics, Methods & Support, encompassing cross-cutting activities and common projects within the range of Core & Fuel Studies expertise

Your key responsibilities

The team is currently looking for a Design Engineer within the Neutronic studies & Tools sub-group, you will be in charge of various neutron studies and support the development of different in-house tools. While focused on neutron studies, the job includes a wide range of applications:

• Engineering studies in the domain of core and fuel physics using industry-standard methods and simulation codes;
• Neutron activation studies;
• Radiation transport and shielding calculations;
• Spent fuel characterization;
• Fluence, source terms and decay heat calculations;
• Safety-criticality assessments;
• Various neutronic studies related to spent fuel casks;
• Writing Engineering / synthesis reports of your analyzes.

We would love to hear from people with

• You are a civil specialized in nuclear energy or nuclear physics.
• You have a good theoretical background of nuclear systems and core physics phenomena.
• You are keen to develop a technical expertise and ready to invest yourself in the physics simulation codes and methods.
• You're eligible to obtain authorization of the competent authorities to work with Monte Carlo code. A practical proficiency in neutronics and Monte Carlo calculations would be an asset.
• You have proficiency in IT (with an emphasis python programming), or are willing to learn this quickly.

Who you are

• You are fluent in Dutch or French, with a good knowledge of English. And you are able to use these languages to write clear technical synthesis reports and for easy communication.
• You apply self-verification with a rigorous mind and you deliver quality within tight schedules.
• You are good listener, dynamic and you like teamworking.

Who we are

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.

Find out more about Tractebel, our activities and why you should join us here. (Link not required for the refined description.)