Layout Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

Since 2018, CERAP UK has supported the UK's Nuclear renaissance by providing its expertise in the following fields:

• Project Management
• Design and Engineering
• Qualification Test

Now CERAP UK is looking for a CAD Layout Designer to join our ever-expanding team with our client in Bristol. If you are looking for a new and exciting opportunity to work on the first of Nuclear Power Plants in the UK, then this role is perfect for you!

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Income protection
• Life insurance
• Pension scheme

Main Activities:

• Creates the PDMS-3D model and produces 2D and 3D deliverables based on the input data provided and in accordance with the applicable design procedures and instructions.
• Creating and modifying the PDMS 3D-Model, by modelling components and equipment, civil structure, steelwork, pipelines, HVAC ducts and components, electrical cable trays, boxes, and cabinets.
• Ensuring that the tractability is maintained throughout the model according to the input data and drawings provided.
• Carrying out layout engineering (positioning of equipment, pipe routings, etc.), ensuring that the Layout Rules are correctly followed.
• Implementing civil embedded parts in the 3D model and contributing to their model “declashing” process by coordinating and managing various disciplines.
• Incorporating changes into the 3D model when requests for changes are issued by the various engineering teams, having checked for technical consistency.
• In the event of any technical problems or deviations, the CAD Designer informs the Building Layout/Civil Leader, offers technical advice, and makes corrections to the 3D model. Produces 2D drawings associated with layout engineering (general layout drawing division into fire safety zones, etc.).
• Performing 2D-3D-Checks (3D-Model check against P&ID, Single line diagrams, etc.).
• Performing component introduction, installation, or maintenance simulations; preparing layout studies.
• Producing civil/layout drawings from the 3D model and using other inputs.

Requirements:

• Good knowledge and understanding of general layout rules for an industrial project. Knowledge of the general operation of a nuclear power station and the associated safety aspects (in particular, aspects relating to flooding, fire, radiological protection, high energy line ruptures, etc.).
• Experience using Microsoft Word/Excel. Good knowledge of PDMS or E3D, AutoCAD 2D and Navisworks software.