Senior Mechanical Design Engineer: Nuclear Piping & 3D CAD

Assystem; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work 1-2 days remote per week

Holiday bonuses

Job summary

Assystem is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in Bolton to develop fluid systems and work with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver system design. You will create 2D CAD drawings (PFDs, P&IDs) and 3D CAD/BIM models, while ensuring compliance with safety standards and project requirements.

The role requires familiarity with AutoCAD and various 3D CAD/BIM tools, and SC clearance or eligibility. Hybrid work arrangement applies with potential UK-wide collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience as Mechanical Design Engineer or similar role.
• Works within engineering teams to realise designs.
• Familiarity with 2D CAD systems (AutoCAD) for drawing creation.
• Familiarity with 3D CAD/BIM systems (Revit, Inventor, SolidWorks, NX, etc.) for models and drawings.
• Professional engineering qualification.
• SC Clearance or able to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Develop 2D CAD drawings including PFDs and P&IDs.
• Prepare 3D CAD/BIM models, plant layouts and isometrics.
• Perform layout optimisation across design phases.
• Participate in 3D model reviews and design reviews.
• Ensure compliance with design standards, codes and safety requirements.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure coordinated design.
• Maintain design process records and CAD/BIM documentation.
• Report status to management and meet targets within budget.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Independence

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

2D CAD (AutoCAD)

3D CAD/BIM (Revit)

Inventor

SolidWorks

NX

Job description

Assystem is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in Bolton to develop fluid systems and work with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver system design. You will create 2D CAD drawings (PFDs, P&IDs) and 3D CAD/BIM models, while ensuring compliance with safety standards and project requirements.

The role requires familiarity with AutoCAD and various 3D CAD/BIM tools, and SC clearance or eligibility. Hybrid work arrangement applies with potential UK-wide collaboration.