Piping Calculation Engineer

EDF Energy; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a Piping Calculation Engineer for its Hinkley Point C project in the UK. In this hybrid role, you will ensure the integrity of the vast piping network critical to nuclear operations. Excellent communication, mechanical engineering knowledge, and experience with tools such as RSTAB and Python are essential. With a competitive salary starting from £55,000 and various customisable benefits, this position offers a unique opportunity to advance in the nuclear energy sector. Applications close on 28th December 2025.

Benefits

Electric vehicle leasing

Discounted gym membership

Life assurance

Tech vouchers

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical engineering knowledge with finite element simulations.
• Familiarity with nuclear project contexts (EPR or similar).
• Knowledge of RCC-M code (section C3650 at minimum).

Responsibilities

• Performing detailed piping calculations under load scenarios.
• Overseeing design changes and rework activities.
• Collaborating with teams to ensure technical quality.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Experience in technical coordination

Problem-solving skills

Familiarity with industry standards

Tools

RSTAB

Python

CALTUY

Pipestress

Job description

About the Role

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.

The Opportunity

EDF EPR Engineering UK (EPR-E) is tasked with delivering the design for several nuclear island (NI) buildings, systems, and equipment contracts for the Hinkley Point C EPR Project. This involves working through an integrated team, supporting HPC construction and commissioning efforts, and preparing design replication feasibility and engineering activities for the Sizewell C Project. As a result, a Technical Directorate is being established to oversee the engineering disciplines and technical expertise needed to successfully deliver these projects through EPR-E’s integrated teams.

As a Piping Calculation Engineer at Hinkley Point C, you’ll play a key role in completing the design phase of one of the UK’s most significant nuclear projects. You’ll be the specialist ensuring the integrity of a vast piping network that forms the backbone of the Nuclear Island.

This is a hybrid role based at #AztecWest, with some flexibility to work from home – though you’ll be expected in the office at least three days a week.

Who You Are

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

• 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.

Join us and find your success at EDF!
Closing date for applications: 28th December 2025

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