JDO Piping Design Engineer
Framatome
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Framatome in the United Kingdom is hiring a JDO Piping Design Engineer to join the Hinkley Point C project in Bridgwater. You will lead piping design tasks and mechanical calculation activities, engaging with installation contractors and various interfaces to resolve design issues on site.
The role requires a Master’s in science or mechanical engineering, at least three years’ experience in mechanical calculations or nuclear projects, and knowledge of EUROCODE, ASME and RCC-M.
Qualifications
- Master’s in science, Mechanical engineering degree.
- First experience of 3 years minimum in Mechanical Calculation, nuclear industry, or equivalent experience.
- Knowledge of EUROCODE, ASME and RCC-M code.
- Knowledge of 2D/3D design and calculation software. If possible, knowledge of these specific software: PDMS, NavisWorks, PIPESTRESS, RSTAB, ANSYS APDL and WORKBENCH.
- Knowledge of piping and support calculation tools.
- Experience working in a multicultural environment.
- Curious, autonomous, rigorous and motivated to learn.
Responsibilities
- Piping Design tasks: Gathering input data, engaging with stakeholders, producing site RFI/FCR/NCR assessments, contributing to other teams, proposing modifications, closing comments, integrating stakeholder modifications, maintaining QA procedures, working with CAD designers, updating site design documentation.
- Mechanical Calculation tasks: Using calculation notes and guide drawings, performing analytical calculations, creating macros, conducting piping flexibility and support calculations, performing FE analysis with PipeStress, RSTAB and ANSYS, designing anchorages and bolted connections, providing support to other disciplines.
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Job description
Non fixed term
At Framatome we are a global leader in nuclear energy, recognised for delivering innovative, value-added technologies that design, build, maintain, and advance the world's nuclear fleet. With 22,000 employees in over 70 locations worldwide, we provide components, fuel, and control systems for nuclear power plants, along with a full suite of reactor services — all focused on improving safety, performance, and sustainability.Backed by EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (19.5%), we're driving the future of clean energy. Here in the UK, our team is now over 500 strong — and growing. As we expand our service offerings across the UK nuclear industry, we're aiming continuing our growth journey. Now's your chance to join a company that's shaping the energy transition — where your expertise will matter, your growth will be supported, and your work will help power generations to come.
What are we hiring for?
We are seeking a JDO Piping Design Engineerto join our team in Hinkley Point C, Bridgwater to support with field design activities for the piping discipline within the HPC project. The role involves managing interfaces with multiple disciplines and resolving piping engineering issues encountered during on-site installation of pipework and associated supports. The engineer will ensure compliance with nuclear industry standards and project milestones while maintaining EPR-E procedures.
What will you be doing?
The main tasks will include both Piping Design tasks and Mechanical Calculation tasks:
Piping Design role:
- Gathering input data.
- Engaging with various stakeholders (installation contractors, CW interfaces, other disciplines) to clarify issues.
- Producing site request technical assessment (RFI, FCR, NCR) concerning design issues on piping, support and anchorage scopes.
- Contributing to other teams (Layout, Transverse, etc…) by providing piping assessments or general guidance as required.
- Proposing appropriate and proportionate modifications if sizing criteria are not met.
- Closing open points and comments.
- Assessing and integrating modification coming from the stakeholders after packages handed over to JDO.
- Maintaining EPR-E’s QA procedures in delivering the design.
- Working with CAD designers/detailers in the preparation of the design drawings.
- Contributing to the update of site design documentation such as tolerance notes or catalogue of standard solutions.
Mechanical Calculation role:
- Using calculation notes and guide drawings subcontracted to external companies.
- Perform analytical calculations and creating/running macros to assess the feasibility of modification.
- Perform piping flexibility calculations, piping support calculations, and finite element analysis (FEA) to address installation and operational issues using PipeStress, RSTAB & ANSYS software’s.
- Design and calculate anchorages (Pre/Post Embedded Plates using VerifPlatines software or Hand calculations), welds, and bolted connections for piping and equipment supports.
- Offer technical support to others disciplines for a wide range of calculations: Check steel structures (e.g., base frames, racks), supports for electrical cabinets, batteries, boxes, main cable trays, instrumentation (pressure/temperature/level sensors), and HVAC support systems (for ducts, chillers, condensers, centrifugal fans etc..).
The employee will be highly interacting with the operational lead to provide them with technical assessments. They will be in charge of interacting with the different stakeholders to ensure the closure of site queries in compliance with the HPC project milestones.
What are we looking for?
Essential Qualifications, Experience and Skills:
- Master’s in science, Mechanical engineering degree.
- First experience of 3 years minimum in Mechanical Calculation, nuclear industry, or equivalent experience.
- Knowledge of EUROCODE, ASME and RCC-M code.
- Knowledge of 2D/3D design and calculation software. If possible, knowledge of these specific software: PDMS, NavisWorks, PIPESTRESS, RSTAB, ANSYS APDL and WORKBENCH.
- Knowledge of piping and support calculation tools.
- Experience working in a multicultural environment.
- Curious, autonomous, rigorous and motivated to learn.
Desirable Qualifications, Experience and Skills:
- Knowledge of the HPC project or previous EPR and associated studies/doctrine is a real asset
- Knowledge of Nuclear engineering and specificities, building NI, CI & BoP buildings would be beneficial.
- Excellent Interpersonal skills, conscientiousness, organisation, writing ability
- Good organizational, writing and oral expression skills in English are essential for the realization of the activities of document production, steering and interfaces with the various correspondents.
- Ability to meet commitments and deadlines.
Level of Experience: 3 years of professional experience post-graduation
Languages (level)
- French – bonus
What’s in it for you?
- 25 days annual leave per year rising by 1 day for every 2 years worked (max 30 days) + Bank Holidays
- 8% employer pension contribution with employee 1% contribution (salary sacrifice)
- Individual and family private health care
- Dental insurance – individual cover
- Cashplan – Level 2 cover - individual and family cover
- Life assurance (4x salary)
- Employee assistance programme (EAP)
- Income Protection
- Professional Body Membership
- Tusker Electric car scheme (salary sacrifice)
- Cycle to Work scheme (salary sacrifice)
- Generous family leave
United Kingdom, Bridgwater
Hinkley Point C
Standard
Technical Certificate / Diploma
Experienced
Framatome is an international leader in nuclear energy recognized for its innovative, digital and value added solutions for the global nuclear fleet. With worldwide expertise and a proven track record for reliability and performance, the company designs, services and installs components, fuel, and instrumentation and control systems for nuclear power plants. Its more than 20 000 employees work every day to help Framatome's customers supply ever cleaner, safer and more economical low-carbon energy. Visit us at www.framatome.com, and follow us on Twitter: @Framatome_ and LinkedIn: Framatome.Framatome is owned by the EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI – 19.5%).
10/14/2026
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