Process Engineer

ASSYSTEM; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Warrington is seeking a qualified Process Engineer for the SMR project in the nuclear sector. You will design complex thermal and fluid systems, perform analyses, and produce essential documentation. The ideal candidate has a degree in Process or Chemical Engineering and proficiency in relevant software like PIPESIM. This role offers attractive social benefits and a hybrid work model, with 1-2 remote days per week.

Benefits

Attractive social benefits

Ongoing training

Holiday bonuses

Career opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and thermodynamics.
• Proven experience in producing design documentation and test specifications.
• Applicants must meet UK security clearance criteria.

Responsibilities

• Support cooling water island systems with advanced analysis 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.
• Develop detailed equipment specifications.

Skills

Fluid mechanics

Heat transfer

Thermodynamics

1D CFD software proficiency

Education

Degree in Process or Chemical Engineering

Tools

PIPESIM

Flomaster

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 to support the shift to low-carbon energy. We are committed to sharing knowledge, expertise, and values to innovate and think differently about the energy transition.

With over 55 years of experience in highly regulated sectors requiring strict security and safety standards, we provide engineering, project management, and digital services 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 in the nuclear sector.

Key Responsibilities:

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

Why Join the Community of Switchers?

1. Over 55 years in nuclear engineering.
2. Ranked among the top 3 largest nuclear engineering companies.
3. Attractive social benefits, including an engaging Employee Committee and holiday bonuses.
4. Ongoing training with numerous career opportunities.
5. 70% of managers promoted internally.
6. Hybrid work model: 1-2 days remote per week.

Qualifications

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

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

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

Additional Information

We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity. We believe that diverse backgrounds and perspectives foster innovation and impactful solutions. Your unique contributions will help shape the future with us.