Process Engineer

Assystem GmbH; Bolton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive social benefits

Engaging Employee Committee

Holiday bonuses

Ongoing training

Career opportunities

Job summary

ASSYSTEM in Bolton is seeking a Process Engineer to support the SMR Project by designing and analyzing complex thermal and fluid systems. Candidates should have a degree in Process or Chemical Engineering along with a strong understanding of fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and thermodynamics. Proficiency in PIPESIM, Flomaster, or similar software is required. The position offers an engaging work environment with hybrid options and attractive social benefits, including ongoing training and career opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and thermodynamics.
• Proven experience in producing design documentation and test specifications.
• Proficiency with PIPESIM, Flomaster, or other 1D CFD software.

Responsibilities

• Support cooling water island systems with analysis and calculation methods.
• Perform static and transient flow and thermal analyses using software tools.
• Assist in designing and integrating various systems.
• Produce, review, and update system documentation.
• Define control strategies for system performance.
• Determine appropriate sizes for system components.
• Conduct thermal-hydraulic calculations and modeling.
• Formulate detailed equipment specifications.

Skills

Fluid mechanics

Heat transfer

Thermodynamics

PIPESIM

Flomaster

1D CFD software

Education

Degree in Process or Chemical Engineering

Tools

PIPESIM

Flomaster

Job description

Today, Assystem is among the top three independent nuclear engineering firms worldwide. With over 60 years of experience in highly regulated sectors, the group supports public and industrial stakeholders in the execution of complex and strategic infrastructure projects, subject to high safety and security requirements.

Assystem mobilizes 8,000 experts in 13 countries and intervenes across the entire project lifecycle, in engineering, project management and digital solutions.

Job Description

Join Our Team as a Process Engineer!

Exciting Opportunity to work on the SMR Project Be a part of designing complex thermal and fluid systems for the innovative SMR project! Embrace innovation and contribute to a commercially groundbreaking new build.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze & Calculate: Support cooling water island systems with cutting‑edge analysis and calculation methods.
• Flow & Thermal Analyses: Perform static and transient flow and thermal analyses using advanced software tools.
• System Design & Integration: Assist in designing and integrating various systems.
• Documentation: Produce, review, and update system documentation.
• Control Philosophy: Define control strategies for system performance.
• Component Sizing: Determine the appropriate sizes for system components.
• Thermal‑Hydraulic Modeling: Conduct thermal‑hydraulic calculations and modeling.
• Equipment Specifications: Formulate detailed equipment specifications.

Why Join the Community of Switchers?

• Over 55 years in nuclear engineering.
• Ranked among the top 3 largest nuclear engineering companies.
• Attractive social benefits, including an engaging Employee Committee and holiday bonuses.
• Ongoing training with numerous career opportunities.
• 70% of our managers are promoted internally!
• Hybrid work: 1-2 days remote per week.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Education: Degree in Process or Chemical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Skills: Strong understanding of fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and thermodynamics.
• Experience: Proven experience in producing design documentation and test specifications.
• Software: Proficiency with PIPESIM, Flomaster, or other 1D CFD software.

Due to the nature of the work, applicants must meet UK security clearance criteria.

Ready to make a difference in the nuclear engineering world? Join us and be a part of the future of nuclear and fusion innovation!

Additional Information

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We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster, all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter! Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.