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The job mission: Junior Mechanical Engineer
As a Junior Mechanical Engineer, you will support the client design team in activities related to constructing a nuclear power plant. This includes mechanical design, integration, procurement, and configuration management, helping deliver a compliant and efficient plant design. You’ll work across various engineering disciplines to maintain the highest quality standards in compliance with British engineering standards and client methodologies.
Key responsibilities
- Mechanical Design: Assist in the integration of mechanical systems into the overall plant design ⚡️ Documentation Review: Update and formulate requirements for mechanical, electrical, nuclear safety, and control logic to meet standards and client methodologies
- Component Sizing: Perform calculations and modeling for components such as pumps, pipework, fans, and tanks
- Procurement Support: Assist in developing technical specifications for procurement and oversee supplier compliance
- Configuration Management: Manage system modification requests, ensuring applicability and design stability
- I&C System Support: Contribute to the Instrumentation and Control (I&C) design by defining functional requirements and applying I&C design rules ⚡️
- Commissioning Strategy: Support the commissioning team with system inputs and documentation for the commissioning sequence
My profile
Essential
- BEng or MEng in Mechanical Engineering
- 1-2 years’ experience in plant design or construction
- Strong experience in mechanical design and specification development
- Proficiency with Navisworks, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office tools
- Ability to manage workload effectively to produce high-quality documents on time
- Strong interpersonal skills and proactive in developing positive relationships
- Clear and accurate communication skills, both written and verbal, in English
Desirable
- Knowledge of EPR system design principles, I&C architecture, and Safety Classification
- Experience with PDMS / Aveva E3D
- Familiarity with operating plant environments or industrial sites
- Ability to write technical documents in French
Why apply
At Assystem, you’ll play a crucial role in delivering significant nuclear projects that shape the future of energy. This opportunity will allow you to enhance your expertise and grow in a supportive, innovative environment that values your contributions.
Benefits include
- Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)
- 25 days’ paid annual leave + bank holidays, with options to buy or sell days
- Reimbursement of professional fees
- Flexible working options
- Employee referral scheme
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