Piping Calculation Engineer

EDF; Brighton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider in the UK is looking for a Piping Engineer to lead engineering excellence in a significant infrastructure project. This role involves detailed piping calculations, technical coordination, and collaboration with design teams to ensure project progress. Successful candidates will possess strong mechanical engineering skills, excellent communication abilities, and knowledge of industry standards. The position offers a competitive salary starting from £55,000 along with customizable benefits and the opportunity to shape your career uniquely.

Benefits

Annual bonus potential

Market-leading pension scheme

Customizable benefits like electric vehicle leasing

Discounted gym membership

Life assurance

Tech vouchers

Experience days

Qualifications

• Experience with modal/static analysis and finite element simulations.
• Ability to maintain compliance with nuclear project contexts.
• Strong understanding of piping support calculations.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed piping calculations under various load scenarios.
• Oversee design changes to maintain project progress.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure technical quality.
• Resolve engineering issues to keep the project moving forward.
• Ensure design outputs are delivered on time.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong mechanical engineering knowledge

Familiarity with industry standards

Experience in technical coordination

Knowledge of RCC-M code

Proficiency in Python

Innovative problem-solving skills

Tools

RSTAB

BEAM STRESS

CALTUY

Pipestress

Job description

Job Description

Ready to lead engineering excellence at one of Europe’s largest infrastructure projects? Want to shape the future of nuclear energy and help Britain achieve net zero? At EDF, Success is Personal – and with us, your career journey is yours to shape.

Who You Are

We’re looking for a Piping Engineer who’s collaborative, technically strong and solution‑oriented.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex engineering concepts clearly in writing and speech.
• Strong mechanical engineering knowledge, including modal/static analysis, finite element simulations, and CAD design/modelling.
• Familiarity with industry standards, regulatory compliance, and nuclear project contexts (EPR or similar).
• Experience in technical coordination, piping support calculations (RSTAB/BEAM STRESS), and tools such as CALTUY/Pipestress.
• Knowledge of RCC‑M code (section C3650 at minimum) and proficiency in Python for developing computational tools.
• Innovative problem‑solving skills, coupled with a commitment to continuous learning and staying current with emerging technologies.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Performing detailed piping calculations and assessing supports under load scenarios such as dead weight, thermal expansion and seismic activity.
• Overseeing design changes, rework activities and mitigation of open points to maintain project progress.
• Collaborating with design and delivery teams to ensure technical quality across disciplines.
• Resolving engineering issues pragmatically to keep the project moving forward.
• Ensuring design outputs and modifications are delivered on time and in line with process requirements.

Pay, Benefits and Culture

Alongside a salary from £55,000, potential for an annual bonus, and a market‑leading pension scheme, your package will include customisable benefits such as electric vehicle leasing, discounted gym membership, life assurance, tech vouchers, experience days, and more.

At EDF, we believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. That’s why we offer you the freedom to develop a career that’s unique to you. Here, Success is Personal – it’s your journey, powered by us.

Everyone is welcome at EDF; we’re committed to building a workforce that reflects gender balance, social mobility, and inclusion of minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities, and those with disabilities. As a Disability Confident employer, we will support applicants requiring adjustments.

Closing date for applications: 28th December 2025