Piping Calculation Engineer

EDF Energy; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the UK seeks a Piping Calculation Engineer to join their Hinkley Point C EPR Project team. This hybrid role involves performing detailed piping calculations and collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure engineering quality and compliance. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical engineering knowledge, excellent communication skills, and experience in nuclear project contexts. The position offers a competitive salary starting at £55,000 along with customizable benefits and a supportive culture.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Market-leading pension scheme

Electric-vehicle leasing

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical engineering knowledge including various analysis techniques.
• Excellent communication skills to convey complex concepts clearly.
• Experience in nuclear project contexts and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed piping calculations under various load scenarios.
• Oversee design changes and mitigate project issues.
• Collaborate with design and delivery teams.

Skills

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Industry standards familiarity

Technical coordination experience

Knowledge of RCC-M code

Proficiency in Python

Collaborative mindset

Tools

RSTAB

BEAM STRESS

CALTUY

Pipestress

Job description

Piping Calculation Engineer - Bristol, UK

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.

About the Role

The Piping Calculation Engineer will support the delivery of the Hinkley Point C EPR Project, working within an integrated team to provide design, calculation and verification for the Nuclear Island piping network. This hybrid role is based at Aztec West, with flexible remote work, but requires presence in the office at least three days a week.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed piping calculations and assess supports under load scenarios such as dead weight, thermal expansion and seismic activity.
• Oversee design changes, rework activities and mitigate open points to maintain project progress.
• Collaborate with design and delivery teams to ensure technical quality across disciplines.
• Resolve engineering issues pragmatically to keep the project moving forward.
• Ensure design outputs and modifications are delivered on time and in line with process requirements.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical engineering knowledge, including modal/static analysis, finite element simulations, and CAD design/modelling.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex engineering concepts clearly in writing and speech.
• 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 C3‑650) and related design standards.
• Proficiency in Python for developing computational tools.
• Solution‑oriented and collaborative, with a strong focus on engineering quality and safety.

Pay, Benefits and Culture

Salary starting at £55,000, with potential for an annual bonus and a market‑leading pension scheme. Customisable benefits include electric‑vehicle leasing, discounted gym membership and a dynamic, inclusive culture that values every voice.