Senior Process Engineer

Assystem GmbH; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Engaging Employee Committee

Holiday bonuses

Ongoing training

Career opportunities

Hybrid work: 3 days remote per week

Job summary

ASSYSTEM is looking for a Process Engineer to join the Fusion and Modular Nuclear Business Unit in Newcastle upon Tyne. This role involves supporting the design of complex thermal and fluid systems for the Rolls Royce SMR project and conducting analyses to demonstrate system performance.

Ideal candidates will have experience in the nuclear sector and strong communication skills. Employees enjoy hybrid work with 3 days remote a week and attractive benefits including ongoing training and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in thermal power generation or oil and gas industries.
• Technical expertise in condensers, feedwater heaters, pumps, and piping systems.
• Experience from FEED to detailed design and EPC delivery.
• Skilled in developing procurement specs and working with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Ensure supplier deliverables meet requirements and challenge designs.
• Create and review Process Flow Diagrams and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams.
• Conduct studies and design documents for decision making.
• Develop and review functional and design requirements.

Skills

Background in nuclear sector or regulated industries

Knowledge of steam turbines

Communication skills

Familiarity with UK Health and Safety regulations

Understanding of ASME, European, and UK standards

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 the Fusion and Modular Nuclear Business Unit! The Process engineer will support the design of complex thermal and fluid systems for the Rolls Royce SMR project. This exciting new build project is embracing innovation to deliver a commercially. The role will provide analysis and calculation support across Turbine Island systems and will contribute to an internal centre of excellence for analysis and calculation methodology. Along with the cross-cutting lead you will generate static and transient flow and thermal analyses using various software tools and methods to demonstrate the system performance.

Your mission:

• Intelligent Customer: Ensure supplier deliverables meet requirements, challenging designs where necessary.
• Design Development: Create and review Process Flow Diagrams, Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams, Layout Drawings, Component Sizing Calculations, and Specifications.
• Optioneering & Decision Making: Conduct and review studies and design documents.
• Systems Engineering: Develop and review functional and design requirements.
• Integration: Seamlessly integrate Turbine Island design into the broader power plant.
• Technical Support: Serve as the go-to expert for Turbine Island interface and stakeholder activities.
• Safety & Compliance: Support Design Reviews, HAZID/HAZOP studies, and ensure adherence to H&S Policies.
• Liaison: Work with safety teams on nuclear safety licensing and environmental permitting.

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: 3 days remote per week.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Experience: Background in the nuclear sector or regulated industries like thermal power generation, oil and gas.
• Technical Expertise: Knowledge of steam turbines, condensers, feedwater heaters, pumps, and piping systems.
• Project Delivery: Experience from FEED to detailed design and EPC delivery.
• Procurement & Supplier Liaison: Skilled in developing procurement specs and working with suppliers.
• Communication: Excellent skills for interacting with internal and external stakeholders.
• Safety Knowledge: Familiarity with UK Health and Safety regulations, safety systems, and HAZOP.
• Codes & Standards: Understanding of ASME, European, and UK standards.
• Systems Engineering: Experience or awareness desirable.

Additional Information

• Security: BPSS and SC required.
• Travel Ready: Ability to travel to Assystem offices and customer sites within the UK.
• Global Impact: Support major UK and international Nuclear Clients with key work packages.

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.