Senior Process Engineer

Assystem; Sunderland; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in nuclear engineering as a Process Engineer, supporting the Rolls Royce SMR project. You will design complex thermal and fluid systems, ensuring compliance and safety, while enjoying benefits like hybrid work and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Attractive social benefits

Holiday bonuses

Ongoing training

Career opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in nuclear sector or regulated industries.
• Knowledge of steam turbines and piping systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure supplier deliverables meet requirements.
• Create and review Process Flow Diagrams and Layout Drawings.
• Support Design Reviews and HAZID/HAZOP studies.

Skills

Communication

Safety Knowledge

Technical Expertise

Job description

Assystem is a global leader committed to accelerating the energy transition. With 7,500 employees across 12 countries, we tackle the monumental task of switching to low-carbon energy. Our 55+ years of experience in highly regulated sectors ensure we deliver top-notch 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 embraces innovation to deliver a commercially viable solution. The role will provide analysis and calculation support across Turbine Island systems and contribute 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 and methods to demonstrate system performance.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Intelligent Customer: Ensure supplier deliverables meet requirements, challenging designs where necessary.
2. Design Development: Create and review Process Flow Diagrams, Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams, Layout Drawings, Component Sizing Calculations, and Specifications.
3. Optioneering & Decision Making: Conduct and review studies and design documents.
4. Systems Engineering: Develop and review functional and design requirements.
5. Integration: Seamlessly integrate Turbine Island design into the broader power plant.
6. Technical Support: Serve as the go-to expert for Turbine Island interface and stakeholder activities.
7. Safety & Compliance: Support Design Reviews, HAZID/HAZOP studies, and ensure adherence to H&S Policies.
8. 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

• 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.

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

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote 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.