Mechanical Design Engineer

Help us to make a world of difference

Urenco  is a global leader in the production of low carbon energy. We work at the cutting edge of the transition to a sustainable, net zero world.

We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team at the UTD office in Almelo, Netherlands. As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering Conceptual and Basic Design (Front-End Engineering Design) for new builds or modifications of production facilities. You will collaborate closely with the Senior Engineer Mechanical, contributing to design development, specifications, and substantiation. Additionally, you will provide valuable input to the Plant Safety Case and contribute to the development of Plant Design concepts. This includes conducting feasibility studies and exploring the best available technologies to support Urenco’s design delivery.

At Urenco, we are committed to providing opportunities for growth and development. If you meet most, but not all, of the qualifications, we encourage you to apply. We are dedicated to nurturing the potential of our people and offer world-class training, mentoring, and development experiences.

What you’ll do:

• Safety Culture Promotion: Actively advocate for a proactive safety culture and conduct analysis to foster a learning-from-experience approach.
• Plant Design & Safety: Ensure that plant designs incorporate safety features, based on best industrial practices and lessons learned from the nuclear industry.
• Mechanical Design Engineering: Contribute to the determination of mechanical design aspects, options, and evaluations for feasibility/optioneering/best technology studies.
• Conceptual Design & Specifications: Support the delivery of Conceptual Design and Design Specifications with a focus on mechanical systems and equipment.
• Basic Design Support: Assist in the development of Basic Design packages for Core Plant Technology (CPT) and Utility Systems (e.g., HVAC, GEVS, compressed air, cooling water) as they pertain to mechanical systems.
• Oversight of Detailed Design: Provide guidance and oversight for Detailed Design and supplier manufacturing processes as requested by site or group project managers.
• Core Plant & Utility Systems Expertise: Maintain and define expertise for Core Plant Technology (CPT) and Utility systems, ensuring compliance with Urenco’s best safety practices and cutting-edge technologies.
• Design & Safety Case Standards: Establish, control, and maintain Group Reference Design and safety case standards, including core UF6 enrichment systems (pumps, valves, stations) and critical utility systems in support of UTD activities.
• Post Implementation Reviews: Contribute to Post Implementation Reviews in the P&M expertise area to ensure continuous improvement based on safety, compliance, operational, and asset management feedback.

What You’ll Need to Thrive in This Role:

• Educational Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Process Technology, Nuclear, or Mechanical Engineering. Alternatively, equivalent qualifications in combination with a Professional Engineer (PE) license obtained through accredited examination in relevant areas.
• Relevant Experience: Recognised experience within the mechanical engineering or design field, particularly in the nuclear or industrial sectors.
• Problem Solving & Analysis: Demonstrated ability to analyse and model complex technical design issues, developing advanced design solutions.
• Engineering Expertise: Proven experience in design and engineering, particularly with complex systems and equipment.

What We Offer You

• Challenging Role with Career Growth:
  Take on an exciting role with great opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Competitive Salary:
  A starting salary between €4,800 and €6,500 gross per month, based on experience.
• Work-Life Balance:
  Flexible hours, hybrid working options, and 38.5 days of annual leave (full-time).
• Attractive Benefits Package:
  Includes 8% holiday pay, 4% mid-year bonus, 3% year-end bonus, performance-based bonus, and contribution to collective health insurance.
• Sustainability Commitment:
  Working towards CO2-neutrality by 2040, with opportunities to contribute ideas.
• Social Activities:
  Fun outings and events organised by our staff association to build community.
• Volunteering Opportunities:
  Engage in meaningful volunteer work to make a positive impact.
• Focus on Well-being:
  Initiatives to promote a healthy lifestyle, balance, and job satisfaction to help you become a KERNgezonde version of yourself.

Creating a diverse and inclusive workforce

As a truly global company with a presence in the UK, USA, Germany, and the Netherlands, we know that our individual differences make us stronger. Putting people at the heart of our business, we strive to create an open and inclusive workplace that allows every voice to be heard and diversity to thrive. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please let our talent acquisition team know.

Because together, we are One Urenco. We are enriching the world. And enriching your future.