Mechanical Package Engineer - Nuclear

Vulcain Engineering Group; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the UK Nuclear sector is seeking a Mechanical Package Engineer to lead mechanical design activities. This role involves liaising with various engineering disciplines to ensure successful project completion while adhering to budget and timeline constraints. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering and have robust experience in Nuclear Mechanical Equipment Design. Join a forward-thinking company where your expertise will contribute to key projects within the energy sector, providing you with the opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent required.
• Experience in Nuclear Mechanical Equipment Design is essential.
• Understanding of EPR or general PWR design is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design activities within project budget and timeline.
• Review contractor deliverables and manage design changes.
• Ensure compliance with client specifications and regulations.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Nuclear Mechanical Equipment Design

Contract Management

Technical Specifications

Systems Engineering

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Chartership status (or in process)

Job description

Vulcain Engineering Ltd, our UK business, is well positioned within the UK Nuclear industry. We provide the flexibility our clients demand by working at our customers’ sites in the UK and Europe as well as carrying out work remotely on their behalf. We are dedicated to providing the highest level of organisational support to key projects.

Vulcain was founded in the mid-2000s to specialise in energy and environment projects. Our knowledge of the energy and environment sector means we can support our customers at all stages of the engineering-procurement-construction-commissioning (EPCC) project lifecycle.

The Mechanical Package Engineer will lead activities in developing the Mechanical design within the project’s budget and determining timing for resource requirements. The successful candidate will serve as the liaison for inter-discipline engineering involved in the project and is accountable for overall discipline related activities for the successful completion of the project.

Responsibilities:

• Technical document surveillance and resolution of issues
• Review of contractor deliverables, non-conformances, exemptions requests, open points, and design changes
• Control and Management of the evolution of the contract and design changes
• Liaise with other teams to ensure integration of equipment with interfacing functions
• Communicate progress, risks, issues, and planning to support contract delivery
• Ensure qualification activities are progressing accordingly to the contract progress and site needs
• Technical assessment of the tenders in the aspects of design, qualification, and manufacturing
• Provide expertise for package design throughout the organisation as required
• Identifying and resolving discrepancies from original proposal/ contract by raising technical queries and/or identifying trends and changes within the framework of management of change
• Participates in factory acceptance tests, also supporting engineers as required for vendor issues
• Ensures compliance with client specifications and recommend cost effective improvements within the scope of client specifications and requirements
• Mechanical equipment study work, design, selection, and assessments
• Package follow-up work during installation, mechanical completion, and commissioning
• Evaluate and respond to technical queries and non-conformance requests
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, codes, and standards for supplier’s scope of work

Profile wanted

• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering (or equivalent)
• Although not immediately required, Chartership status or actively undergoing the process for attaining Chartership through a recognised international body will be highly considered when assessing candidates.
• Understanding of the EPR or general PWR design
• Knowledge and experienced in Nuclear Mechanical Equipment Design
• Understanding of Equipment interfaces (safety case, systems engineering, CDM)
• Contract management and documentary surveillance experience
• Capable of producing technical specifications, including a sound understanding of nuclear processing regulations
• Understanding of nuclear power generation, and the specialities of nuclear technology,
• Experience in the design of packages in both FEED and EPC environments,
• Appreciation of the technicalities of large nuclear projects, and the precautions that are required when designing them.
• Experience on the design/ procurement of any of the following mechanical equipment: process & pressure equipment, rotating equipment, handling equipment, gas measuring devices, liquid heating systems (including heating rods and supplying electrical cabinets), antifoaming skids, gloveboxes, fluid and waste processing systems, and pressure compliance system

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