Nuclear Process Engineer – PFD/P&ID & Utilities

Alten; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle & Tech Scheme

Employee assistance programme

Life insurance

Pension Scheme

Social atmosphere & team events

Flexible working

Job summary

ALTEN is seeking a Process Engineer to support design and delivery of critical systems on a major UK nuclear project. This role suits candidates with a Chemical Engineering background or demonstrable experience in process design of mechanical plant and equipment within highly regulated industries such as Nuclear, Energy, Power Generation, Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Water Treatment, or Pharmaceutical sectors.

The successful candidate will develop process solutions, equipment specifications, and

Qualifications

• Experience delivering process engineering projects within highly regulated industries.
• Knowledge of process design principles and engineering documentation.
• Experience with PFDs, P&IDs, process calculations, equipment sizing, and system specifications.
• Experience of either: chemical process systems and process plant design; or mechanical process equipment and utility systems design.
• Understanding of engineering risk assessment and safety methodologies (e.g. HAZOP, ALARP).
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review process engineering deliverables including PFDs, P&IDs, calculations, datasheets, and technical specifications.
• Support the design and integration of utility, water treatment, chemical dosing, thermal management, and mechanical process systems.
• Specify and assess process equipment including pumps, tanks, filters, heat exchangers, valves, and associated package systems.
• Participate in design reviews, HAZOPs, risk assessments, and multidisciplinary engineering meetings.
• Manage technical interfaces with mechanical, piping, civil, electrical, and control & instrumentation teams.
• Support procurement activities, vendor reviews, and commissioning preparation.
• Ensure engineering solutions comply with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Process engineering

Regulated industries

PFDs & P&IDs

Engineering risk methods

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent military experience

Tools

PFDs

P&IDs

Process calculations

Equipment sizing

Job description

ALTEN is seeking a Process Engineer to support design and delivery of critical systems on a major UK nuclear project. This role suits candidates with a Chemical Engineering background or demonstrable experience in process design of mechanical plant and equipment within highly regulated industries such as Nuclear, Energy, Power Generation, Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Water Treatment, or Pharmaceutical sectors.

The successful candidate will develop process solutions, equipment specifications, and