2024 Graduate – Systems Engineer

Type: Graduate
Region: South East

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Bechtel helps clients deliver projects of purpose that create a lasting positive legacy globally. These projects create jobs and grow economies; improve the resiliency of the world’s infrastructure; connect communities to resources and opportunities; get us closer to net zero; tackle critical environmental challenges to protect people and the planet; and accelerate progress to make the world a cleaner, greener, safer place.

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Position Summary

This position is for a System Engineer who will work within a multi-year United Kingdom (UK) nuclear infrastructure programme for which Bechtel will provide PMO (including Project, Engineering, Commercial and Construction Management) services.

The System Engineer will provide safety case development support to the Project Assurance Manager for a major construction project. The individual will contribute to radiological hazard analysis, criticality studies, development of safety functional requirements and interfacing with engineering to support design development. The candidate will provide input to the development of project schedules and support regulatory presentations to accomplish project mission.

The position is open to United Kingdom (UK) Nationals only. Candidate must be able to obtain a minimum of SC security clearance.

Specific Responsibilities

• Develop system models using Model Based Systems Engineering methods and tools (e.g., IBM® Rationale DOORS®)
• Define facility/system functions, behaviors, and other design requirements, prepare the criteria documents and coordinates and facilitates technical discussion to resolve system design issues
• Coordinate system-level design verification, requirements verification, test requirements specifications, and requirements flow down and traceability
• Coordinate work and collaborates with other engineering disciplines
• Provide technical assistance to other Systems personnel and interacts with project functions, the customer, and regulatory agency personnel in the resolution of complex regulatory issues
• Provides assistance to project management in identifying and complying with project Systems requirements and in addressing issues as they arise during project execution

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in engineering or related field from an accredited university or college
• Must be able to complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check
• Ability to work on the client site in Aldermaston 3 days per week

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of systems engineering a benefit, ideally within a nuclear or other highly regulated environment
• Experience working within a nuclear site a benefit
• Ability to produce high quality, complex documentation
• Experience facilitating multi-discipline meetings to resolve technical and related requirements compliance issues
• Ability to read and understand engineering documents and drawings

Total Rewards/Benefits

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of engineers and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world’s toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth.

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