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Process Engineer

  • Nuclear
  • Permanent /
  • Sunderland
  • United Kingdom
  • 23/12/24
  • On site

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! 🚀Are you ready to dive into the world of cutting-edge thermal and fluid systems design? We’re looking for a passionate Process Engineer to support the Fusion and Modular project, a groundbreaking initiative that’s pushing the boundaries of innovation to deliver a commercial marvel.

Your mission:

🔧 Design & Innovate: Contribute to the design of advanced thermal and fluid system

📊 Analyze & Calculate: Provide in-depth analysis and calculations across all Cooling Water Island Systems, establishing a center of excellence for methodology.

💡 Lead & Collaborate: Work with the cross-cutting lead to generate static and transient flow and thermal analyses using a variety of software tools and methods to demonstrate system performance.

🛠️ System Design & Integration: Assist in designing and integrating complex systems.

📄 Documentation: Produce, review, and update essential system documentation.

🎛️ Control Philosophy: Perform analysis to define the control philosophy for the system.

📏 Component Sizing: Execute precise sizing of components to ensure optimal performance.

🌡️ Thermal-Hydraulic Modelling: Conduct detailed thermal-hydraulic calculations and modelling.

⚙️ Equipment Specifications: Formulate and refine equipment specifications to meet project standards.

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: 1-2 days remote per week.

My profile

  • ⚙️ Solid background in process engineering.
  • 🖥️ Proficient with CAD software: Skilled in Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, and/or Catia.
  • 📐 Strong mathematical skills: Experienced with MathCAD software.
  • 📝 Skilled in producing technical reports: Expertise in creating design and substantiation reports, assembly procedures, etc.
  • 🏭 Knowledge of manufacturing processes: Understanding of welding, machining, etc.
  • 🔄 Experienced with the engineering design cycle from Concept to Manufacture.

Additional Information:

  • 📏 Familiar with European and Offshore standards: Experience with Eurocode 3 and DNV.
  • 📋 Proficient in verifying engineering documentation: Manual calculations, reports, etc.
  • 🧮 Excellent Finite Element Analysis skills: In-depth knowledge of ANSYS Workbench is desirable.
  • 📊 Experienced in non-linear and fatigue FEA: Familiar with DNV and Eurocodes.

Due to the nature of the work, applicants must meet UK security clearance criteria.

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, 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.

Are you a prospective or recent graduate?

Assystem offers you the opportunity to join our Switch to Grow UK Graduate Scheme, where you’ll gain hands on experience in engineering, digital services, and project management by working on some of the world’s most critical energy projects.

Be part of the challenge of the century; accelerating the switch to low carbon energy!

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