Mechanical Calculations Engineer

Written By Ela Naylor

Reference: 712748

Location: Bristol

Type: Permanent

Sector: Renewable Energy

 

Description

Our client is a leading international force in the nuclear energy sector, providing innovative engineering solutions.

The Role

Our Client is seeking a Mechanical Calculations Engineer to support detailed piping calculations and stress analysis within their multi-disciplinary engineering team. The role offers an excellent opportunity to develop expertise in pipework design for high-integrity systems, particularly in nuclear and safety-critical environments.

 You will work carry out piping flexibility, static and dynamic analysis, and ensure compliance with international standards such as RCC-M, ASME B31.1/B31.3, and EN 13480.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform and support piping calculations related to:

    • Flexibility and stress analysis of piping systems;

    • Thermal expansion, pressure loads, and support reactions;

    • Static and dynamic loading conditions.

  • Assist with use of engineering tools like CAESAR II and Pipestress for analysis tasks.

  • Prepare and contribute to calculation notes, technical justifications, and review documents.

  • Work closely with layout teams to provide input on piping routing, support locations, and design optimisation.

  • Ensure calculations and analyses align with applicable codes and standards (ASME, RCC-M, EN).

  • Support reviews of pipe support drawings and documentation.

  • Participate in project meetings and collaborate with engineers across mechanical, civil, and process disciplines.

  • Develop a strong unde

Key Requirements

Required Qualifications and Skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.

  • Strong foundation in mechanics of materials, stress analysis, and fluid dynamics.

  • A keen interest in piping systems and willingness to build expertise in code-based mechanical calculations.

  • Basic familiarity with tools such as CAESAR II, PipeNet, or similar is an asset (training provided).

  • Good communication and reporting skills.

  • Attention to detail and commitment to working within regulated environments.

  • Right to work in the UK.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Internship or academic project experience involving pipe stress or mechanical design.

  • Awareness of nuclear industry codes (e.g., RCC-M, ASME Section III, EN 13480).

  • Exposure to CAD or plant design tools (e.g., AutoCAD, PDMS, SmartPlant 3D).

  • Additional languages (e.g., French, Spanish, Italian) are a plus but not required.

Due to current workloads, Simpson Booth regrets to inform that in the instance you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of your application, you are to consider your application unsuccessful at this time.

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