Finite Element (FE) Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Bath; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company working on impactful infrastructure projects as an FE analyst. Contribute to the design of reinforced concrete structures for high-profile nuclear power plants while collaborating with experts in a dynamic environment. This role offers opportunities for career progression and professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible work patterns

In-house canteen and gym facilities

Team-building activities

Qualifications

• Experience with Ansys or equivalent FEM software.
• Experience analyzing reinforced concrete structures.
• Programming skills in one or several languages are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and review analysis of complex structures in FEM packages.
• Analyze structures for seismic and blast scenarios.
• Deliver reinforced concrete designs based on post-processed data.

Skills

Ansys

Dynamic analysis

Collaboration

Programming

Education

Master’s in Civil/Structural/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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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 a part of the adventure of the century: 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!

What we offer

• Tractebel is more than a place to work. It’s your chance to evolve alongside top experts on impactful projects around the world. It’s an environment built on team spirit, where you can reach your highest potential. With opportunities for quick career progression in a dynamic and challenging environment, your growth knows no limits.
• We actively support the development of our people through complementary trainings within the ENGIE Group, and international career evolution is possible.
• We offer a competitive salary package, and generous holiday allowance of 28 days plus bank holidays. We also cover subscription fees for one relevant professional institute per year.
• We value autonomy and offer flexible work patterns.
• Our offices include an in-house canteen and gym facilities to support your well-being.
• To celebrate our successes, and just have fun, we get together for team sports, afterworks, team-building activities, our annual party, and more.

Your Mission

We are looking for motivated FE analysts to work on the design of reinforced concrete structures of the Hinkley Point C (HPC) and Sizewell C (SZC) nuclear powerplants, as well as our future pipeline of projects. You will provide your FE expertise to successfully deliver our projects, in collaboration with our team of talented engineers and problem solvers.

Your Key Responsibilities

The key responsibilities will include a selection of the following points, depending on your technical experience and the position you take within our team:

• Conduct and review analysis of complex structures carried out in FEM packages (experience in using Ansys beneficial).
• Analysing structures in dynamic scenarios, including for seismic and blast events.
• Post-processing data and results to deliver reinforced concrete designs.
• Contributing to the improvement of our engineering processes, including our in house programmed tools which are developed in a range of programming languages.
• Coordinating and communicating on complex engineering problems between project teams.
• [Senior positions] – Providing technical leadership and direction for teams of FE analysts
• [Senior positions] – Aiding with the training and upskilling our current team of analysts.

We would love to hear from people with

• Master’s in Civil/Structural/Mechanical Engineering, or with equivalent experience.
• Experience in the use of Ansys or equivalent structural FEM software.
• Experience in the analysis of reinforced concrete structures, including dynamic analysis for seismic, blast etc.
• Programming skills in one or several languages are a plus.

Who you are

• 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.

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!

As part of the 96,000-strong ENGIE Group, your career path in pioneering low-carbon solutions around the world knows no limits. Every day is your opportunity to shape a more sustainable world.