Cable Routing Engineer in Bristol

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EDF EPR Engineering UK (EPR-E) is a subsidiary of Edvance, a joint venture between EDF and Framatome, established in 2018, responsible for the design and realisation of nuclear islands for new projects in France and worldwide. In particular, EDF EPR-E UK is responsible for the design and construction of the nuclear island for the Hinkley Point C (HPC) project and preparing the design replication and engineering activities for the Sizewell C (SZC) Project.

At HPC, we are building two new nuclear reactors, the first in a new generation of nuclear power stations in the UK providing low carbon electricity for around six million homes. For the HPC and SZC project, we are looking to recruit for the role of Cable Routing Engineer to support the development of the electrical discipline within EPR-E.

Within the cabling and routing team, the main responsibilities of the Cable Routing Engineer involve designing, developing, and reviewing the cable routing network of the HPC project in correlation with the UK cabling rules and the UK nuclear regulation. The engineer will be assigned to produce routing deliverables and apply studies in specified buildings from the nuclear island using an optimised in-house routing software to achieve the following regular tasks:

• Provide the routing reports for delivery assuring the integrity of the output data (reliable cable paths and lengths) and fulfilling the project requirements according to the UK routing rules (lifetime margins, safety function integrity, electrical segregations).
• Interface with the layout team to provide the routing reports to assess the trays filling rates or address the queries preventing the routing production (3D model quality check, civil work electrical opening management, cable trays design to match with the routing requirement).
• Assess feasibility studies for design changes or open points impacting the routing activity. Perform risk assessments, set mitigation in the event of critical modifications.
• Provide user feedback concerning the use of the routing software (performance, weakness, troubleshooting), apply beta testing.
• Communicate the updates and studies progress to the routing weekly follow-up meeting, the layout or the management board.
• Provide training and introduction to the cable routing software and the cable routing discipline, rules and regulations.
• Participate in experience sharing activities (OPEX shared from other projects assessing any possible integration for HPC).

What are we looking for?

Ideal experience for this position would include:

• Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in Electrical design.
• Knowledge of the EPR design principles.
• Ability to effectively manage own workload in order to produce high-quality documents and respect deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and accurately, both written and orally, in English.
• Proactive and confident in communicating with others, particularly those based in remote offices including France and Germany.
• Proactive in developing positive working relations with others within the project.
• Continuously looking for opportunities to improve the quality of engineering studies and the subsequent documentation produced.
• Ability to productively coach and support others within the team.
• Ability to prioritise and manage numerous tasks with other stakeholders.

Desirable Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

• Knowledge of EPR system design principles and nuclear safety classification.
• Knowledge of EDF internal tools used for cabling design.
• Knowledge of UK licensing requirements and its application within the HPC project.
• Knowledge of RCC-E.
• Experience using CAD tools such as PDMS/E3D, Navisworks, AutoCAD.

Languages (level):

• English fluent (required).
• French – bonus.

What’s in it for you?

• 25 days annual leave per year rising by 1 day for every 2 years worked (max 30 days) + Bank Holidays.
• 8% employer pension contribution with employee 1% contribution (salary sacrifice).
• Individual and family private health care.
• Dental insurance for employees.
• Cashplan – Level 2 cover.
• Life assurance (4x salary).
• Employee assistance programme (EAP).
• Income Protection.
• Professional Body Membership.
• Tusker Electric car scheme (salary sacrifice).
• Cycle to Work scheme (salary sacrifice).
• Babbel – learn a new language.
• Generous family leave.

Job location: United Kingdom, Bristol.

Job location (site): Aztec West.

Job family: Standard.

Minimum level of education required: Master.

Minimum level of experience required: Experienced.

Employment level: Non cadre.