Modularity & Constructability Integration Engineer CI-BOP F/H

EDF; Arrondissement de Tours; On-site; EUR 46,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

EDF’s NUWARD, based in Tours, is seeking a Modularity & Constructability Integration Engineer to optimize SMR projects for efficiency and competitiveness. You will lead integration strategies, coordinate with CI-BOP teams, and advise on manufacturing and construction impacts.

We value a Civil/Mechanical/Electrical engineering background with 5+ years of relevant experience, plus experience in modular design and constructability. English fluency is essential; some French knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in design, manufacturing, or construction, preferably with modular components in nuclear or industrial sectors.
• Strong understanding of conventional island functions in power plants and modularization processes.
• Proven ability to integrate constructability into design and coordinate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead modularity and constructability integration into the Basic Design phase for CI-BOP projects.
• Develop technical recommendations guiding layouts for modular construction and coordinate with architects and project teams.
• Quantify cost, schedule, and risk savings from modularity and constructability solutions.
• Organize site plan reviews and constructability/modularity reviews across CI-BOP resources.

Skills

Modularity & Constructability

Design optimization

Planning & coordination

Cost optimization

Construction scheduling

Stakeholder collaboration

English fluency

Education

Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

BIM

Modular construction methods

Job description

Join an international group, a leader in low-carbon growth and committed to tackling climate change.

NUWARD, an EDF subsidiary, is dedicated to developing the Group’s small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs). NUWARD is designing a multi-energy platform capable of delivering low-carbon, competitive electricity and heat to meet the needs of industry and cities.

Our SMR, known as the “NUWARD_SMR”, features a simple, modular, and prefabricated design, drawing on the proven technologies and expertise of the existing nuclear fleet.

Our ambition: to deliver Europe’s first SMR during the 2030s. Do you want to help build a safe, low-carbon, and competitive energy future for Europe? Join us on this journey!

You will join a dynamic and collaborative team based in Tours, reporting to the Head of Construction, Modularity and Constructability. Operationally, you will work closely with the Conventional Island and Balance of Plant (CI-BOP) Senior Project Manager.

YOUR MISSIONS

As a Modularity & Constructability Integration Engineer, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of nuclear energy by optimizing our SMR projects for efficiency and competitiveness.

• Strategic Integration & Design Optimization
  • Lead the integration of modularity and constructability strategies into the Basic Design phase of our Conventional Island and Balance of Plant (CI-BOP) projects.
  • Develop and implement technical recommendations and requirements, guiding architects and project teams to optimize building layouts for modular construction.
  • Proactively identify and propose innovative solutions to enhance project modularity and constructability, directly contributing to our SMR series competitiveness.

• Planning, Coordination & Cost Efficiency
  • Drive the execution of modularity and constructability activities, ensuring adherence to the Basic Design Schedule and leveraging advanced methodologies like Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) and Functional Grouping.
  • Collaborate with technical and project control teams to quantify and maximize cost, schedule, and risk savings through effective modularity and constructability solutions.
  • Organize and facilitate site plan reviews and specialized constructability/modularity reviews, ensuring alignment across all CI-BOP resources.

• Industrialization & Construction Support
  • Advise CI-BOP teams on critical manufacturing, assembly, and construction impacts, coordinating expert reviews with our Constructability, Modularity, and Commissionability (CMC) team and other key stakeholders.
  • Partner with supply chain and industrial teams to define robust construction sequences, methods, and verify industrial feasibility, including critical logistics and site organization.
  • Support the construction scheduling process, from excavation to industrial commissioning, ensuring a streamlined and efficient project timeline for the CI-BOP island.

Job based in Tourswith occasional trips between NUWARD sites and partner engineering and fabrication firms.

YOUR PROFILE

Experience & Qualifications:

• A degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent, with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Alternatively, a proven track record with at least 15 years of project experience demonstrating expertise in this field.
• Initial experience in design, manufacturing, or construction projects, particularly those involving modular components, within the nuclear or other industrial sectors.
• Strong understanding of Conventional Island functions within power plants (nuclear or conventional) and expertise in modularization processes (design, manufacturing, construction) and integrating constructability into design.
• Proficiency in systems and/or layout design.

Skills & Abilities

• A proactive mindset with the ability to identify potential obstacles early in the project lifecycle, preventing errors, delays, and cost overruns.
• Excellent collaborative skills, capable of working effectively with diverse stakeholders across various departments.
• Strong communication and influencing abilities.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is essential; basic knowledge of French is a plus.
• Knowledge of BIM methodology and/or the French nuclear industry would be a significant advantage.

Compensation : €46,000 to €68,000 gross annual salary, depending on qualifications and experience.

At the EDF Group, welcoming people with disabilities is part of our DNA. Our aim is to open our doors to all skills, energies and personalities without exclusion. The position we are offering is therefore open to everyone.