Piping Calculation Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy seeks motivated Piping Calculation Engineers to join their team in South West England. This role involves overseeing the design of a significant piping network for the Hinkley Point C project, ensuring its integrity through detailed calculations. Candidates should possess strong mechanical engineering skills and experience with finite element analysis software. Additional benefits include private medical insurance and enhanced leave.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

25 Days Annual Leave

Enhanced Maternity Leave

Enhanced Paternity Leave

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Training and Development

Enhanced Sick Pay

Travel Insurance

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in EPR or other nuclear projects is desirable.
• Knowledge of UK design context and regulatory processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design of a 100 km piping network for the Hinkley Point C project.
• Ensure integrity of pipe network design through detailed calculations.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Mechanical Concepts

Finite Element Analysis

Python

Tools

RSTAB

BEAM STRESS

CALTUY/Pipestress

CAD Software

Job description

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Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact supporting the UK Government’s strategy of Net Zero 2050?

Vulcain Engineering Group provides engineering consultancy services across multiple industry sectors on a global scale. Operating in 30 countries and employing over 6,000 people worldwide, our business responds to client needs by delivering high-value engineering services. Our UK operations are well-positioned within the UK Nuclear industry, consistently delivering exemplary outcomes and experiencing steady growth.

We now have exciting permanent opportunities for motivated and suitably qualified Piping Calculation Engineers to join our Technical Communities based in South West England. Join us and contribute to the mega-infrastructure project at Hinkley Point C (HPC).

Job Summary

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the design phase of the Hinkley Point C project. You will oversee the design of an extensive piping network, over 100 kilometres long, forming the backbone of the Nuclear Island for the HPC EPR project.

As a Piping Calculation Engineer, your main responsibility will be to ensure the integrity of the pipe network design and its supports by performing detailed piping calculations and assessing HVAC and electrical supports for various load scenarios, including dead weight, thermal expansion, and seismic activity.

Expertise in finite element analysis software is essential. Knowledge of Python programming is advantageous for developing specialized tools.

Essential and Desirable Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

• Outstanding communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Deep understanding of mechanical concepts, including modal and static analysis.
• Proficiency in mechanical simulations using finite element methods.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulatory requirements related to mechanical engineering.
• Strong problem-solving skills for complex engineering challenges.
• Commitment to continuous learning and technological advancement.
• Experience in EPR or other nuclear projects is desirable.
• Knowledge of UK design context and regulatory processes.
• High level of technical coordination.
• Experience with RSTAB, BEAM STRESS, and support calculation.
• Knowledge of RCC-M code (section C3650 at minimum).
• Experience with CALTUY/Pipestress.
• Programming skills, especially in Python, for developing computational tools.
• Experience with CAD software for design and modeling.

Additional benefits include private medical and dental insurance, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, enhanced maternity and paternity leave, cycle-to-work scheme, training and development, enhanced sick pay, travel and life insurance, and an employee assistance program.

*Salary dependent on experience*

Due to the nature of the work, candidates must undergo Basic Security clearance (BPSS) and have the right to work in the UK independently.