Senior Mechanical Engineer

Roles and responsibilities

• Develops, reviews and evaluates technical documentation and engineering studies for mechanical systems and equipment, situated in the plant and on the site, comprising the nuclear power plant and spent nuclear fuel storage facilities. These systems include the Nuclear Process Support Systems, Steam Supply, Feedwater, Chemical, Compressed Air, Water Disposal, Fire-fighting, Water Processing and Ventilation Systems and Lifting Equipment.
• Evaluates the design and operation of the mechanical systems and sub-systems at the power plant and ensures effective system integration across the engineering disciplines.
• Develops, reviews and evaluates testing, commissioning, operation, and maintenance documentation for the plant mechanical systems and components.
• Develops, reviews and evaluates engineering studies, calculations and evaluations.
• Reviews Flow Analysis, Piping Stress Analysis and Finite Element Analysis.
• Stays abreast of the latest advancements in technology, design trends, and engineering best practices for Nuclear Island, Turbine Island and Balance of Plant related systems.
• Develops training material and conducts training and coaching on engineering processeses, principles and system design and operation of Nuclear Island, Turbine Island and Balance of Plant related systems.
• Industry Experience: Experience in specific industries such as automotive, aerospace, energy, or manufacturing is a plus.
• Field Experience: Hands-on experience with equipment installation, testing, and troubleshooting.

• Personal Attributes

• Attention to Detail: Strong focus on accuracy and thoroughness in engineering designs and documentation.
• Adaptability: Ability to adjust to changing project requirements and manage multiple priorities.
• Innovative Mindset: A proactive approach to finding creative solutions and improving engineering practices.

• Team Collaboration

• Cross-Disciplinary Work: Experience working with other engineering disciplines (civil, electrical, industrial) to ensure integrated solutions.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to engage and build relationships with clients, vendors, and other stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Desired candidate profile

• Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s degree beneficial) in mechanical engineering, specializing in Power Generation and Energy.
• Nuclear power industry related experience is required.
• Knowledge of water properties (working with the I-S and derivative T-S diagram), thermodynamic, thermohydraulic and hydrodynamic.
• Knowledge of vessels operating under pressure, atmospheric pressure and vacuum, rotating equipment (pumps, fans and compressors), valves, heat exchanger installations and assosiated equipment, fittings and pipelines.
• Familiar with design, manufacturing, testing and operational codes and standards for systems under pressure, ventilation, lifting equipment and fire suppression.
• Familiar with principles and means of measurement and control of thermohydraulic processes.
• 2D and 3D CAD, CAM, Flow Analysis, Piping Stress Analysis, Finite Element programs software experience is recommended.
  

Special Job Requirements

• Work location is Cairo, Egypt and the El Dabaa NPP site.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English are essential with the ability to communicate, influence and persuade.
• Understanding Russian or Arabic is beneficial.