Nuclear Piping Stress Engineer – Hybrid, Hinkley Point C

EDF Energy; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension scheme

EV leasing

Discounted gym membership

Life assurance

Tech vouchers

Experience days

Job summary

EDF Energy is seeking a Mechanical Calculation Engineer to support piping field design activities at Hinkley Point C. You will handle mechanical calculations, analysis, and documentation to ensure safe, compliant construction and operation.

The role offers a starting salary of £57,000 per annum and a hybrid schedule with 3–4 days on site. You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, gaining exposure to one of Europe’s largest engineering programs and advancing nuclear safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience with mechanical calculations in nuclear or similar engineering environments.
• Familiarity with EUROCODE, ASME and RCC-M codes.
• Proficient in 2D/3D design and calculation software.
• Experience performing piping flexibility and support calculations.
• Proficient with engineering analysis tools (PIPESTRESS, RSTAB, ANSYS).
• Strong English communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical stress calculations and piping flexibility assessments for site activities.
• Produce technical calculations, reports, and engineering documentation for design and installation work.
• Provide technical responses to site queries, RFIs, NCRs and engineering challenges.
• Collaborate with civil, electrical, HVAC, equipment and installation teams to resolve issues.
• Support design modifications and verify compliance with nuclear codes and project requirements.

Skills

Mechanical calculations

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Fluent English

Nuclear sector experience

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PIPESTRESS

RSTAB

ANSYS

Job description

EDF Energy is seeking a Mechanical Calculation Engineer to support piping field design activities at Hinkley Point C. You will handle mechanical calculations, analysis, and documentation to ensure safe, compliant construction and operation.

The role offers a starting salary of £57,000 per annum and a hybrid schedule with 3–4 days on site. You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, gaining exposure to one of Europe’s largest engineering programs and advancing nuclear safety and reliability.