Electrical Construction Engineer F/H

Join an international group, a leader in low-carbon growth and committed to tackling climate change.

NUWARD , an EDF subsidiary, is dedicated to developing the Group’s small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs). NUWARD is designing a multi-energy platform capable of delivering low-carbon, competitive electricity and heat to meet the needs of industry and cities.

Our SMR, known as the “NUWARD_SMR”, features a simple, modular, and prefabricated design, drawing on the proven technologies and expertise of the existing nuclear fleet.

Our ambition: to deliver Europe’s first SMR during the 2030s. Do you want to help build a safe, low-carbon, and competitive energy future for Europe? Join us on this journey!

Job description :

You will report to the Head of Construction, Modularity & Constructability, and will be responsible for defining Electrical construction and commissioning methods and sequences, to fit within overall MEH (Mechanical, Electrical, HVAC – Heating, Ventilation, Air conditioning) sequence, to ensure the competitiveness of NUWARD SMR in terms of construction and commissioning schedules.

You will take in charge the identification, assessment and preparation of NUWARD target sites, from multi-criteria screening to early investigations, regulatory mapping and tender support.

You will then be asked to:

• Contribute to the MEH constructability strategy and ensuring its consistent application across all work packages,

• Define and optimize Electrical construction sequences with each MEH work package and integrating them into the overall schedule,

• Ensure consistent consideration of constructability and methods (Advanced Work Packaging (AWP), IKEA method, constructability reviews 4D modeling),

• Ensure that the MEH construction sequence is aligned with the commissioning sequence,

• Develop facility – or island – level plans that integrate, coordinate, and sequence Electrical and MEH activities to achieve the optimal construction sequence (efficient and safe, taking into account feedback from Europeans contractors),

• Construction and installation sequences,

• Installation routes and handling of equipment and materials,

• Temporary facilities (scaffolding, temporary, easements, etc…)

• Work, storage, and staging areas

• Ensure that conventional and nuclear safety considerations are integrated into the planning processes.

Location :

Job based in Lyon with frequent trips to other NUWARD sites (Paris & Tours) and partner engineering firms.

At the EDF Group, welcoming people with disabilities is part of our DNA. Our aim is to open our doors to all skills, energies and personalities without exclusion. The position we are offering is therefore open to everyone.

You have a degree in electrical engineering, or equivalent, with at least 5 years of experience on the field, or you have a demonstrable level of experience based on years of project experience (at least 15 years). 

• You have knowledge of construction processes, construction schedule and commissioning,

• You are able to identify obstacles before a project is actually built, in order to reduce or avoid errors, delays, and cost overruns,

• You have experience in management or change leadership,

• You have a strong understanding of project planning processus and the ability to identify and resolve complex interfaces,

• Knowledge of BIM methodology is a plus,

• Experience as project manager on a construction site is a plus,

• Knowledge of the French nuclear industry is a plus,

• You are able to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders,

• You have good communication skills, the ability to influence, and a good sense of confidentiality.

Fluency in written and spoken English is essential, with a sufficient level of understanding in French.