Design Engineers

As a Design Engineer with EDF working in Leiston, your main responsibilities will include preparing Engineering Changes/Modifications, overseeing their implementation, and ensuring their closure. You will act as a Responsible Engineer for Engineering Changes relevant to improvements such as Lifetime Extension and Plant Reliability. Your role is pivotal in maintaining safety and compliance standards within the nuclear domain.

To become a Design Engineer at EDF in Leiston, the minimum qualification is an HNC or Level 4 equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline. While having a degree may be advantageous, we encourage applications from engineers across various fields, even those new to the nuclear industry. Your understanding of engineering principles will be critical in this role.

The salary range for Design Engineers at EDF in Leiston starts between £45,641 and £95,993, depending on your existing salary, competence, experience, and qualification. This competitive pay reflects our commitment to recognize the value that skilled engineers bring to our team.

Absolutely! At EDF, we believe in personal growth and career development. As a Design Engineer, you will receive extensive training and support, creating pathways for career progression within the engineering field. We encourage our employees to pursue unique career trajectories that align with their personal goals.

Yes! EDF is committed to supporting work-life balance by offering flexible working arrangements. Design Engineers can discuss options for a split between home and site working, and we are open to considering part-time roles. This flexibility allows you to tailor your work schedule to best fit your lifestyle!

When answering this question, focus on your previous experiences related to Engineering Change processes. Highlight specific projects where you were involved in preparing, implementing, or overseeing modifications. Discuss how you ensured compliance and safety standards were met during these changes.

It's important to discuss principles such as safety, reliability, and compliance. Emphasize your understanding of how these principles guide your decision-making in engineering tasks, and provide specific examples of how you've applied them in past roles.

Convey your approach to task prioritization, such as assessing deadlines, the impact of each change, and stakeholder requirements. Accordingly, mention any tools or methodologies you use to keep track of and manage multiple projects efficiently.

Prepare to share a specific challenge you encountered, your problem-solving strategy, and the outcome. Highlight how this experience helped you grow and what you learned about flexibility and collaboration in engineering.

Your answer should reflect your passion for engineering and interest in sustainable practices in the nuclear sector. Mention aspects of EDF’s culture, values, or commitment to innovation that resonate with you or how you align with their mission.

Discuss your openness to feedback and how you view it as an opportunity for growth. Provide examples of how you have implemented constructive criticism in the past, leading to improved performance or project outcomes.

Prepare a detailed account of an Engineering Change you managed, focusing on the planning, execution, and results. Highlight the collaboration with team members and the satisfaction of seeing the change positively impact the project.

Highlight both technical skills, such as engineering software proficiency, and soft skills like teamwork and communication. Explain why these skills are important in ensuring the success of engineering projects.

Mention specific resources you utilize, such as professional journals, webinars, or networking events. Explain how continuous learning and staying informed contribute to your effectiveness as a Design Engineer.

Identify current challenges in the nuclear sector, such as regulatory compliance, safety considerations, or public perception. Discuss how you, as a Design Engineer, could address these challenges through innovative engineering solutions.