Process Engineer

ASSYSTEM; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the UK is seeking a Process Engineer for the innovative SMR project. The role involves designing complex thermal and fluid systems, performing analyses using advanced software, and developing documentation. Ideal candidates possess a degree in Process or Chemical Engineering and have experience in fluid mechanics and thermodynamics. The position offers attractive social benefits and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Attractive social benefits

Ongoing training and career development

Holiday bonuses

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and thermodynamics.
• Proven experience in producing design documentation and test specifications.

Responsibilities

• Support cooling water island systems using advanced analysis and calculation methods.
• Perform static and transient flow and thermal analyses with sophisticated 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.
• Develop detailed equipment specifications.

Skills

Fluid mechanics

Heat transfer

Thermodynamics

PIPESIM

Flomaster

Education

Degree in Process or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Company Description

Assystem is an international company with one mission: accelerate the energy transition around the world.

Every day, our 7,750 employees across 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Pacific Asia & Africa) work together to tackle the challenge of switching to low-carbon energy.

We are committed to supporting those making the energy transition by sharing knowledge, expertise, and values to foster innovation and new ways of thinking about energy.

With over 55 years of experience in highly regulated sectors requiring strict security and safety standards, we provide engineering, project management, digital services, and solutions to optimize complex infrastructure projects throughout their lifecycle.

Job Description

Join Our Team as a Process Engineer!

Exciting Opportunity to work on the SMR Project

Be part of designing complex thermal and fluid systems for the innovative SMR project. Contribute to a groundbreaking new build with a focus on innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze & Calculate: Support cooling water island systems using advanced analysis and calculation methods.
• Flow & Thermal Analyses: Perform static and transient flow and thermal analyses with sophisticated 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 appropriate sizes for system components.
• Thermal-Hydraulic Modeling: Conduct thermal-hydraulic calculations and modeling.
• Equipment Specifications: Develop detailed equipment specifications.

Why Join the Community of Switchers?

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

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 similar 1D CFD software.

Additional Information

Applicants must meet UK security clearance criteria due to the nature of the work.

Join us and be part of the future of nuclear and fusion innovation!

We promote diversity and equal opportunity, valuing skills, talent, and the ability to innovate. Bring your unique perspective and help us shape the future.