Structural Integrity Engineer

ALTEN; Derby; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN is seeking a Structural Integrity Engineer to enhance nuclear safety through expert materials performance and design assurance. The role involves developing standards, writing specifications, and engaging with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and safety in engineering projects. With personalized career development paths and a commitment to innovation, ALTEN offers engineers the chance to contribute to groundbreaking projects in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Team building events

Qualifications

• Experience in nuclear regulatory submissions or related processes.
• Knowledge of defect tolerance and fracture mechanics principles.
• Proven background in safety-critical engineering industries.

Responsibilities

• Develop structural integrity strategies and technical guidance.
• Support enforcement of structural integrity standards.
• Create NDE procedures and material specifications.

Skills

Structural integrity

Materials engineering

Nondestructive examination (NDE)

Technical documentation

Cross-functional team engagement

Education

BEng/MEng or BSc/MSc in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Structural Engineering

Tools

ASME codes and standards

ASTM standards

ISO standards

Job description

We’re looking for a Structural Integrity Engineer to play a critical role in supporting nuclear safety through materials performance, inspection strategies, and component design assurance.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you’ll contribute to the development, implementation, and governance of structural integrity requirements for nuclear-grade components—ensuring designs meet the highest safety and compliance standards.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Developing structural integrity strategies and detailed technical guidance related to materials and non-destructive examination (NDE)
• Supporting the application and enforcement of structural integrity standards across engineering teams
• Creating outline NDE procedures for forged components in alignment with ASME, ASTM, and ISO standards
• Writing detailed material specifications and aligning supplier requirements with internal quality standards
• Assisting in the development of the Structural Integrity Safety Case for nuclear licensing, and translating high-level requirements into actionable design inputs
• Engaging with component designers, materials engineers, and quality specialists to ensure alignment across safety-critical deliverables

Who are we looking for?

You're an experienced engineer with a strong background in either structural integrity, materials, or NDE, ideally gained in the nuclear or other highly regulated sector.

You are...

• Passionate about engineering
• Result-oriented
• Proactive

Qualifications

• Experience working on nuclear regulatory submissions or similar processes
• Knowledge of defect tolerance, fitness-for-service, or fracture mechanics principles
• Previous work in nuclear new build, power generation, or safety-critical engineering industries
• Proven experience in structural integrity, materials engineering, mechanical design, or NDE
• Deep understanding of ASME codes and standards (e.g., Section III, XI), plus familiarity with ASTM and ISO standards
• Experience contributing to or developing safety case documentation in regulated environments
• Strong technical documentation and specification writing skills
• Ability to engage with cross-functional teams, challenge technical inputs, and ensure traceability in design
• A degree (BEng/MEng or BSc/MSc) in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline.

Additional Information

Why join us?

We foster a community of talented individuals who are both entrepreneurs and technology specialists. Our teams embody innovation and entrepreneurship, enabling us to develop solutions efficiently.

Our commitment to sustainable growth is unwavering, and we continuously strive for transformation and improvement. Through ALTEN labs, mentoring programs, internal universities, and more, we are always pushing boundaries and embracing new possibilities.

We offer opportunities to work on innovative projects in leading companies.

We prioritize your career development with personalized support plans tailored to your aspirations. We're here to empower you to reach your full potential.

Join our passionate team and start building tomorrow, today!

In short, you get:

• A personalized career path and rewarding management style
• Opportunities to work on exciting engineering projects and technologies with top clients
• A diverse range of projects across industries
• A competitive salary
• Private Medical Insurance
• Pension Scheme
• Cycle-to-work Scheme and many benefits
• A social atmosphere with gatherings and team building
• Flexible working arrangements (role dependent)