NSSS Modularity & Constructability Integration Engineer F/H

EDF; Lyon; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability friendly recruitment

Job summary

NUWARD, an EDF subsidiary, is developing the Group’s small modular nuclear reactors and leading a multi-energy platform for low‑carbon electricity and heat. The role is based in Lyon, with occasional travel to NUWARD sites and partner firms.

Reporting to the Head of Construction, Modularity and Constructability, you will drive modularity and constructability integration for the NSSS island, shaping innovative, cost‑efficient solutions to shorten on‑site work and schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in engineering, with exposure to design, manufacturing or construction projects involving modular components.
• Strong understanding of NSSS and modularization processes, including constructability integration in design.

Responsibilities

• Lead the integration of modularity and constructability strategies within the NSSS island. Develop technical recommendations and requirements for architects and project teams.
• Drive the execution of modularity and constructability activities from basic design, ensuring adherence to schedules and methodologies.
• Quantify potential cost, schedule and risk savings and define optimal construction sequences with supply chain and partners.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Project coordination

Modular construction

Stakeholder management

Communication

English proficiency

BIM knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

BIM

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!

Your Missions

Reporting to the Head of Construction, Modularity and Constructability, and working closely with the NSSS Senior Project Manager, you will be instrumental in integrating advanced modularity and constructability levers. Your work will directly contribute to achieving critical competitiveness goals by significantly reducing on-site construction and commissioning times for our SMR series.

• Strategic Development & Expertise : Lead the integration of modularity and constructability strategies within the Nuclear Steam Supply System (NSSS) island. Develop technical recommendations and requirements, guiding architects and project teams in their implementation. Propose innovative solutions to enhance project competitiveness and efficiency.
• Project Implementation & Coordination: Drive the execution of modularity and constructability activities from basic design, ensuring adherence to schedules and methodologies (Advanced Work Packaging, Functional Grouping). Coordinate site plan reviews and specialized assessments in collaboration with NSSS teams and various stakeholders. Advise on manufacturing, assembly, and construction impacts, facilitating cross-functional reviews.
• Optimization & Feasibility : Quantify potential cost, schedule, and risk savings through modularity and constructability solutions. Collaborate with supply chain and industrial partners to define optimal construction sequences and verify industrial feasibility, including logistical requirements. Contribute to the development of comprehensive construction and commissioning schedules for the NSSS scope.

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

Your ProfileEducation : Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.Experience : Minimum 10 years of experience in engineering, with significant exposure to design, manufacturing, or construction projects involving modular components, ideally within the nuclear sector or complex industrial environments.Expertise : Strong understanding of NSSS and modularization processes, including constructability integration in design. Proficiency in systems and/or layout design.Skills : Proven ability to proactively identify and mitigate project obstacles. Excellent collaborative spirit, strong communication skills, and an ability to influence stakeholders effectively.Languages : Fluent in written and spoken English. Basic knowledge of French is a plus.Bonus : Familiarity with BIM methodology or the French nuclear industry.

Compensation : €50,000 to €76,000 gross annual salary, depending on qualifications and experience.At the EDF Group, welcoming people with disabilities is part of our DNA. Our aim is open our doors to all skills, energies and personalities without exclusion.

The position we are offering is therefore open to everyone.