Plant Layout Engineer
Blykalla is scaling quickly in order to industrialize our small modular reactor (SMR) concept. If you are passionate about nuclear technology and want to make a significant impact, join us!
Do you want to shape the future of nuclear energy? Join Blykalla as Plant Layout Engineer and help design Sealer-E, our pioneering demonstration plant in Oskarshamn, enabling a safe, clean, and scalable energy future.
What we do at Blykalla
Blykalla is developing the next generation of nuclear technology with our Small Modular Reactor (SMR) based on innovative fuel, materials, and reactor designs. As Sweden's only SMR developer, we are on a mission to decarbonize industries and enable safe, scalable, and sustainable energy solutions. Our technology uses uranium nitride fuel and lead coolant, creating novel challenges and opportunities for the fuel cycle and supporting systems
What you’ll get to do
As Plant Layout Engineer, you will take a central role in the facility design of Sealer-E, Blykalla's demonstration plant under construction in Oskarshamn. This full-scale test facility includes an electrically heated test reactor and associated systems. The role focuses on developing the integrated 3D plant model and designing overall facility structures, piping, and supports in close collaboration with mechanical, nuclear, and civil engineering teams.
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain the integrated 3D plant model of the Sealer-E facility.
Design plant structures, piping systems, and mechanical supports in line with industrial standards.
Ensure optimal facility layout with regard to operations, maintenance, and safety.
Coordinate design work across disciplines and manage technical interfaces between systems.
Implement digital workflows, including MBSE, PLM, and digital twin development.
Collaborate with partners, sub-suppliers, and external stakeholders to secure integrated solutions.
Contribute to procurement processes and participate in design reviews.
Who you are
You are an experienced engineer with a background in mechanical, civil, or plant engineering. You thrive in multidisciplinary projects and enjoy working at the intersection of design, technology, and innovation. With an entrepreneurial mindset suited for a fast-paced environment, you bring both leadership abilities and a passion for modern, model-based engineering approaches. You are systematic and thorough in your work, with strong problem-solving skills and technical creativity. In addition, you communicate effectively in international teams and feel at home in a startup setting.
Requirements
Degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Plant Engineering (or equivalent experience).
5+ years’ experience in plant layout and 3D modeling for greenfield facilities, with a proven track record in complex industrial projects (energy, process industry, or nuclear).
Expert proficiency in 3D CAD and plant design tools (Aveva E3D, SmartPlant, PDMS or similar), including establishing modeling standards and procedures.
Strong knowledge of digital integration, MBSE workflows, and PLM systems for multidisciplinary design and data management.
Solid understanding of multidisciplinary integration (civil, mechanical, piping, electrical, I&C) and relevant industry standards.
Entrepreneurial mindset with leadership abilities and strong problem-solving skills
Excellent communication in English (Swedish is a plus).
Nice to have
Experience implementing digital engineering workflows and PLM systems.
Knowledge of MBSE methodologies and tools.
Previous experience with FOAK (first-of-a-kind) or prototype facility design.
Background in digital twin development and implementation.
Project management certifications (PMP, Prince2).
Why Blykalla?
You will join Sweden's only SMR developer at a pivotal stage of growth. Our vision is to make safe, clean, and scalable nuclear power a reality. At Blykalla, you will shape the future of energy solutions from the ground up and set new standards in the industry. Here, you will be part of an international team of experts, working with cutting-edge nuclear technology at a world-class level. You will contribute to the design of a pioneering nuclear test facility, from concept to reality, and take part in pioneering model-based engineering approaches that set new industry standards. In doing so, you will not only drive innovation in nuclear engineering but also play a vital role in creating a more sustainable energy future.
Position based in Stockholm with hybrid working possibilities.
- Team
- Engineering
- Locations
- Stockholm
- Remote status
- Hybrid

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About Blykalla
Blykalla is Sweden's only SMR vendor, commercializing lead-cooled fast reactors for industrial use. Based on 20+ years of research, their SEALER technology is a compact 55 MWe unit designed to offer a safe, efficient, and scalable power solution. With a strong foundation within Sweden, Blykalla is well positioned to deliver Europe's first advanced SMR, providing reliable and sustainable baseload energy to power AI and clean industries.
Backed by partners such as Uniper, ABB, KSB, Höganäs, and the Royal Institute of Technology, Blykalla has secured close to EUR 50 million in funding, including a SEK 99 million grant from the Swedish Energy Agency and a EUR 17 million investment from the EU. The company plans to complete its first SEALER reactor by 2030 and begin serial production in the 2030s. By 2050, their technology could generate up to 500 TWh of clean electricity annually, cutting global CO₂ emissions by 0.5 gigatons each year.
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