Senior Engineer - Reactor Pressure Vessel (Internals)
Core
Lead the development and refinement of Reactor Pressure Vessel (RPV) internals designs, ensuring solutions are technically robust, manufacturable, and aligned with programme milestones.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical engineer (nuclear power plant components)
Builds
Structural components supporting and retaining the reactor core for low-carbon nuclear power plants
Domain
Nuclear energy / Heavy mechanical engineering
Required skills
Component mechanical design, Engineering drawing production and review, CAD tools (Siemens NX, Inventor), Design-for-manufacture principles, Industry standards (ASME, GD&T), Technical leadership and mentoring, Programme management
Preferred skills
Chartered engineering status, Experience in nuclear/defence/aerospace, Supplier collaboration, Regulatory compliance knowledge
Technologies
Siemens NX, Inventor, ASME, GD&T
Responsibilities
Lead component design development and refinement, Produce and approve drawings and specifications for early supplier engagement, Collaborate with manufacturing partners to embed design-for-manufacture principles, Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers, Manage multiple work packages balancing technical delivery with schedule and cost, Collaborate across disciplines to support plant integration and resolve design risks
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities