Senior Process Engineer

Assystem; Sunderland; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of nuclear engineering! As a Senior Process Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing complex thermal and fluid systems for groundbreaking projects. This position offers the chance to contribute to an internal center of excellence while collaborating with a diverse team. With a strong emphasis on innovation and safety, you will ensure that all designs meet stringent requirements. Enjoy a hybrid work model and numerous career advancement opportunities in a company that values diversity and promotes from within. Make a significant impact in the future of nuclear and fusion technology!

Benefits

Attractive social benefits

Ongoing training opportunities

Holiday bonuses

Employee Committee engagement

Internal promotions for 70% of managers

Qualifications

• Experience in nuclear sector or regulated industries is essential.
• Strong knowledge of steam turbines and piping systems required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure supplier deliverables meet requirements and challenge designs.
• Create and review Process Flow Diagrams and Layout Drawings.

Skills

Nuclear Engineering

Thermal Power Systems

Project Management

Stakeholder Communication

Safety Compliance

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Master's in Engineering

Tools

Process Flow Diagrams

Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams

Thermal Analysis Software

Job description

Assystem Sunderland, England, United Kingdom

Senior Process Engineer

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 build project embraces innovation to deliver a commercially viable solution. The role provides analysis and calculation support across Turbine Island systems and contributes to an internal centre of excellence for analysis and calculation methodology. You will generate static and transient flow and thermal analyses using various software tools to demonstrate system performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Customer Focus: 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 expert for Turbine Island interface and stakeholder activities.
• Safety & Compliance: Support Design Reviews, HAZID/HAZOP studies, and ensure adherence to H&S Policies.
• Liaison: Collaborate 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 managers promoted internally!
• Hybrid work: 3 days remote per week.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Background in nuclear sector or regulated industries like thermal power, 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 stakeholder interaction skills.
• 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 clearance required.
• Travel Ready: Ability to travel within the UK to Assystem offices and client sites.
• Global Impact: Support major UK and international nuclear clients with key work packages.

Ready to make a difference in nuclear engineering? Join us and be part of the future of nuclear and fusion innovation! We promote diversity and believe that varied backgrounds foster innovative solutions. Your skills, talent, and willingness to dare are what matter. Bring your unique contributions and help shape the future.