Piping Design Engineer

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ALTEN seeks a Piping Design Engineer for an on site role in Bridgwater to support a major nuclear project. You will collaborate across disciplines to design verify and install pipework supports and anchorage, perform hand calculations use CAD review technical assessments and ensure QA compliance while integrating external inputs. The ideal candidate holds a mechanical or civil engineering degree has proven piping design and on site support experience and can work independently in a dynamic project environment while communicating effectively with contractors and internal teams. To apply tailor your CV to emphasize nuclear or critical infrastructure piping QA processes hands on problem solving and on site achievements pair it with a concise cover note linking your goals to ALTEN’s culture of innovation and development.

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What will you be doing? 

We are looking for a skilled Piping Design Engineer to support on-site piping design activities for a major nuclear project. The role will involve collaborating across multiple disciplines, solving engineering challenges, and ensuring the successful installation of pipework and associated supports.

Your main responsibilities will be: 

• Gather and analyse relevant input data to inform piping designs.
• Liaise with stakeholders, including contractors and other engineering teams, to clarify design issues.
• Produce and review technical assessments, including site requests and design queries related to piping, supports, and anchorage.
• Provide guidance and support to other teams, including layout and transverse design, as needed.
• Perform hand calculations and use software tools to verify the feasibility of proposed modifications.
• Recommend and implement modifications when design criteria are not met.
• Resolve open design points and address feedback from stakeholders.
• Integrate modifications from external inputs after design packages are handed over.
• Use calculation notes and subcontractor drawings to guide design decisions.
• Ensure compliance with QA procedures in all design activities.
• Work closely with CAD designers and detailers to produce accurate design drawings.
• Support updates to site documentation, including tolerance notes and standard solution catalogues.

Who are we looking for? 

• Experienced Piping Design Engineer with strong technical knowledge in pipework and support systems.
• Confident engaging with multiple stakeholders and resolving design challenges on-site.
• Skilled in hand calculations, technical assessments, and design modification proposals.
• Familiar with QA procedures in engineering design.
• Able to collaborate effectively with CAD designers and cross-functional teams.
• Adaptable and proactive, capable of working independently in a dynamic project environment.

You are... 

• Passionate about engineering 
• result-oriented 
• proactive

Qualifications

Experience, skills and qualifications required: 

• Degree in Mechanical, Civil, or relevant Engineering discipline.
• Proven experience in piping design and on-site engineering support.
• Knowledge of pipework, supports, anchorage, and associated design calculations.
• Proficiency with CAD software and design documentation practices.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.

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Why join us? 

We foster a community of dually talented individuals who are both entrepreneurs and technology specialists. Our teams embody the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship, enabling us to develop solutions most efficiently. 

Our commitment to sustainable growth is unwavering, and we continuously strive for accelerated transformation and continuous improvement. Through ALTEN labs, mentoring programs, internal universities, and more, we are always pushing boundaries and embracing new possibilities. 

We offer incredible opportunities to join inspiring projects in the most innovative companies. 

We prioritise your career development with personalised support plans tailored to your own aspirations. We're here to empower you and help you reach your full potential. 

Join our passionate team and start building tomorrow, today! 

In short you get: 

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style 
• A chance to work on the most exciting engineering projects and technologies along with Premium Customers
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• A competitive salary
• Private Medical Insurance
• Pension Scheme
• Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)