Senior Nuclear Engineer - Radioactive Waste Management

Senior Nuclear Engineer | Radioactive Waste Management

Tractebel Bristol office (Fulltime/Partial Homework possible)

Ready to engineer your positive impact?
Then join Tractebel, part of the ENGIE Group, and our 5,600 passionate experts around the globe, driven by shaping a more sustainable world every day. It’s your chance to be a part of the adventure of the century: accelerating the energy transition – while enhancing people’s lives through meaningful projects. Make your contribution to carbon neutrality in markets like nuclear, renewables, power & gas, electrical grids, hydropower & dams, water resources & supply, desalination, complex & high-tech buildings, transport infrastructures, and ports & waterways.
Are you ready to make a difference? Then we look forward to meeting you!

What we offer

Tractebel is more than a place to work. It’s your chance to evolve alongside top experts on impactful projects around the world. It’s an environment built on team spirit, where you can reach your highest potential.
We actively support the development of our people, and the opportunities for growth within the ENGIE Group are wide open.
•    Opportunity for a quick career progression in a dynamic and challenging environment.
•    Autonomy and flexible work patterns.
•    Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme.
•    Office with in-house canteen and gym facilities.
•    Complementary trainings to develop your skills inside our team.
•    Professional membership subscriptions - subscription fees for one relevant professional institute per annum.
•    Support towards attaining chartership.
•    Generous holiday allowance of 28 days plus bank holidays.
•    Possible international career evolution.

Your mission

As Senior Nuclear Engineer in our Radioactive Waste Management department, you will contribute to our mission every day by playing a crucial role in:
•    Conducting and coordinating Engineering Studies in the field of Radioactive Waste Management and Decommissioning.
•    Covering both the radioactive waste resulting from operations and from dismantling.

Your key responsibilities

•    Knowledge of nuclear decommissioning processes in general, experience with the decommissioning of a nuclear power plant is an asset.
•    Knowledge about the implementation of decommissioning concepts on site.
•    Knowledge about cutting- and decontamination techniques.
•    Knowledge about solid, liquid and gaseous radioactive waste types and treatment.
•    Knowledge about treatment and conditioning of solid radioactive waste.
•    Knowledge about the assessment, analysis and management of the decommissioning radioactive waste inventory.
•    Knowledge about disposal concepts for different types of radioactive waste is an asset.
•    Knowledge about waste packages for storage, transport, and/or disposal.
•    Development of waste management and decommissioning strategies and related optioneering assessments.
•    Verification of technical specifications, technical follow-up of contracts and commissioning of installations for the treatment and/or conditioning of radioactive waste.
•    Verify the technical work performed by your peers.
•    Actively engage in knowledge sharing with others.
•    Coaching of young colleagues.
•    Working in close relationship with the final Client and interact with Safety Authorities and the Radioactive Waste Management Agency.
•    Embody the image and values of Tractebel and the ENGIE group (Ethics, QHSE,…) in all your contacts, both inside and outside the ENGIE group, and other external stakeholders.

We would love to hear from people with

•    An experience of 10 years at least in the domain of the radioactive waste management or decommissioning.
•    A Master’s degree in Engineering / Sciences, chartership is an asset.
•    Language: English, (passive) knowledge of French or Dutch is an asset.
•    Knowledge of the UK Nuclear Ecosystem.
•    Capable of producing and verifying high quality technical documents, regardless of the topic’s complexity.

Who you are

•    You can work autonomously and have a high sense of quality.
•    You respect deadlines and are comfortable working under strong safety requirements.
•    You are pragmatic and client oriented.
•    You like to share your knowledge with less-experienced colleagues.
•    You like to co-create with your team in order to make things better, faster or to boost business.

Who we are

Our top priorities are people, ethics, safety, and sustainability. With Tractebel, you are uniquely positioned to make a positive impact on global net-zero targets. The driving force behind reaching these goals is our greatest asset: you. Our people come first, and our strength is in our diversity. Because diversity leads to fresh perspectives that drive performance and innovation, we welcome all applicants and remain committed to an inclusive workplace.

Find out more about Tractebel, our activities and why you should join us here!

As part of the 96,000-strong ENGIE Group, your career path in pioneering low-carbon solutions around the world knows no limits. Every day is your opportunity to shape a more sustainable world.

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