Assystem Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Stress Engineer
Assystem is a global leader committed to accelerating the energy transition. With 7,750 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! Work with our Simulation and Assessment team and contribute to essential projects within the nuclear sector. As a Stress Engineer you will apply your expertise in finite element analysis (FEA) to perform detailed assessments of nuclear components, ensuring compliance with design codes such as ASME III and RCC‑M. You will be involved in project planning, delivery, and reporting, and will communicate regularly with internal and external stakeholders, including client technical leads. This role offers the opportunity to work both within client teams and from our Assystem offices, providing a variety of project experiences.
Your mission
* 📖 Desire to learn: Supported by an experienced team, you will develop skills and competencies across a range of projects and customers.
* 💻 Technical aptitude: Plan, undertake and report simulation and assessment projects using ANSYS or Abaqus FEA software, with calculations in MathCAD.
* 🌐 Digital first: Familiarity with typical engineering and data management software – document control, Product Lifecycle Management, MS Office, TEAMS, etc.
* 🤝 Collaborative: Work as part of a team, communicate effectively, and work independently where appropriate.
* 🚀 Delivery focused: Drive to achieve milestones and produce high‑quality outputs on time and within cost budgets.
* 💰 Commercially aware: Understand the commercial context of project delivery, managing requirements, change and technical risk.
* 🗓️ Organised & communicative: Organise and plan effectively, with excellent communication skills.
* 📝 Report writing: Write high‑quality, clear, concise, and accurate technical reports.
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.
Qualifications
Essential
* 🔬 Excellent technical fundamentals – aptitude for calculations, appreciation of structures, mechanics and fluids, and ability to sense‑check analysis results.
* 🖥️ Hands‑on experience with computer‑based modelling codes such as Abaqus, ANSYS, Nastran, CFD, etc.
* 📜 Appreciation of code assessments in a safety‑related industry (ASME, RCC‑M, KTA or comparable codes).
* 🎓 Engineering degree (or equivalent).
* 🚗 Full UK driving licence and ability to travel within the UK.
Desirable / Preferred
* ⚛️ Previous experience in similar roles in the nuclear or fusion industry.
* 📐 Hands‑on experience with 3D modelling in CAD software such as Autodesk Inventor, Catia or SolidWorks.
* 🌊 Experience with fluid modelling (CFD) or dynamic modelling (LS‑Dyna, Radioss).
* 📈 Working toward Chartered Engineer status.
Additional Information
Attributes
* 🗣️ Excellent communication skills, written and oral.
* 🏆 Strong leadership skills.
* ✅ Focus on delivering quality output to time and budget.
* 🤝 Act with integrity and instil this in others.
* 🌐 Appreciation of wider technical issues beyond own discipline.
* 🚀 Ability to work with a high degree of independence, using initiative and self‑motivation.
* 🌍 Confidence in a multi‑party, multi‑national environment.
Additional Requirements
* 🔒 BPSS and SC required.
* ✈️ Ability to travel Assystem offices and customer sites within the UK.
* ⚛️ Undertake work packages supporting major UK and international nuclear clients.
Due to the nature of work to be undertaken applicants will be required to meet certain residency criteria in order to attain a minimum level of UK security clearance if not already security cleared to a minimum SC level.
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.
Seniority level: Not applicable
Employment type: Full‑time
Industry: Business Consulting and Services
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