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What will you be doing?
ALTEN UK is seeking a
Reactor System Design Engineer
to support the
design and integration of advanced reactor systems
for major nuclear and clean energy programmes.
You will combine your chemical engineering expertise with systems-level thinking to develop efficient, safe, and innovative system architectures for next-generation power stations.
Your main responsibilities will be:
Lead and support
system design and optioneering
studies, assessing and comparing design options through structured decision-making methods (e.g.
PUGH matrices
).
Develop optimised chemical and fluid system concepts balancing performance, safety, and maintainability.
Integrate lessons learned and best practices from industry to deliver robust, innovative solutions.
Define and manage
system requirements
to ensure alignment with overall reactor architecture and project objectives.
Use and maintain requirements management tools such as
IBM DOORS
.
Bring together
multidisciplinary inputs
-- including mechanical, control, and safety engineering -- to deliver a fully functional, safe, and efficient system design.
Apply expertise in
fluid flow, heat exchangers
, and
service condition control
to optimise performance and safety.
Support detailed analysis and design of
fluid handling systems
, ensuring correct operation under various process and environmental conditions.
Execute practical design tasks, such as
relocating and optimising heat exchangers
and defining
service integration
and
control measures
.
Understand and assess both
internal and external hazards
, ensuring that design solutions meet safety and operational requirements.
Evaluate how operating conditions affect system performance and interactions across the reactor architecture.
Contribute to hazard reviews, risk assessments, and design substantiation activities.
You are...
A
chemical, system or process design engineer
with a systems mindset and strong analytical approach.
Collaborative
, able to work across engineering disciplines to deliver integrated design solutions.
Curious and innovative
, driven to improve performance, safety, and sustainability.
Confident using structured decision-making methods to guide complex design development.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Experience, skills and qualifications required:
Degree (or higher)
in
Chemical Engineering
,
Process Engineering
,
mechanical engineering, system engineering
or related discipline.
Proven experience in
chemical process design
,
system optioneering
, and
system integration
.
Strong understanding of
fluid systems
,
heat exchangers
, and
hazard management
.
Experience in
requirements management
and use of
IBM DOORS
(desirable).
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of applying structured engineering methods.
Knowledge of
system architecture
,
safety integration
, and
multi-discipline coordination
.
Desirable:
Experience within
nuclear
,
energy
, or
process industry
environments.
Familiarity with
systems engineering standards
and
requirements traceability
.
Exposure to
hazard analysis
,
HAZOP
, or
risk assessment processes
.
Additional Information
Why join us?
We foster a community of dually talented individuals who are both entrepreneurs and technology specialists. Our teams embody the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship, enabling us to develop solutions most efficiently.
Our commitment to sustainable growth is unwavering, and we continuously strive for accelerated transformation and continuous improvement. Through ALTEN labs, mentoring programs, internal universities, and more, we are always pushing boundaries and embracing new possibilities.
We offer incredible opportunities to join inspiring projects in the most innovative companies.
We prioritise your career development with personalised support plans tailored to your own aspirations. We're here to empower you and help you reach your full potential.
Join our passionate team and start building tomorrow, today!
In short you get:
A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
A chance to work on the most exciting engineering projects and technologies along with Premium Customers
A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
A competitive salary
Private Medical & Travel Insurance
Pension Scheme
Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits
Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings
* Flexible way of working (role dependent)
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