Nuclear Piping Stress Engineer

Assystem; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Assystem GmbH in Bridgwater, United Kingdom, seeks a pipe stress engineer to perform detailed analysis of high-integrity piping systems on complex nuclear projects using CAESAR II.

You will assess flexibility, thermal and seismic loading, evaluate supports, and produce clear stress reports and calculations. The role offers collaboration with piping, process and structural teams and participation in design reviews and quality requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience performing pipe stress analysis for nuclear piping systems.
• Familiarity with high-integrity piping design and related standards.

Responsibilities

• You will perform detailed pipe stress analysis for high-integrity piping systems across complex nuclear projects. You will provide specialist engineering input covering flexibility, thermal, seismic and equipment loading assessments.
• Perform detailed pipe stress analysis using CAESAR II software
• Assess flexibility, thermal expansion, vibration and seismic loading
• Evaluate pipe supports, restraints and spring hanger requirements
• Apply ASME, EN, RCC-M and project-specific design requirements
• Assess piping loads transferred onto connected mechanical equipment
• Produce clear stress reports, calculation notes and technical justifications
• Review piping layouts, isometrics and 3D models for stress requirements
• Coordinate technical interfaces with piping, process and structural teams
• Support design reviews, risk assessments and nuclear quality requirements
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and project teams

Skills

Pipe stress analysis

Nuclear industry experience

Tools

CAESAR II

Job description

Assystem GmbH in Bridgwater, United Kingdom, seeks a pipe stress engineer to perform detailed analysis of high-integrity piping systems on complex nuclear projects using CAESAR II.

You will assess flexibility, thermal and seismic loading, evaluate supports, and produce clear stress reports and calculations. The role offers collaboration with piping, process and structural teams and participation in design reviews and quality requirements.