UK Atomic Energy Authority

Energy

LeadProcessEngineer

£64k+ Retford, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom FULL TIME
The Brief

“Lead Process Engineer at UK Atomic Energy Authority. Skills: Process engineering, Power systems, Cooling systems, Heat rejection. Act as Process Engineering Subject Matter Expert. Support programme wide development engineering governance”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver prototype fusion plant; Convert thermal power into electrical power

Industry & Context.

Energy
Problems you'll solve

Engineering analysis; Design calculations

Eligibility Requirements

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Relevant engineering degree or equivalent, Extensive experience complex engineering projects, Develop and deliver complex process/mechanical engineering systems, Develop and deliver complex process/mechanical equipment, Design, commission, operate high pressure systems, Design, commission, operate high temperature systems, Excellent understanding UK regulations, codes, standards, Proven capability engineering analysis, Proven track record working safely, Ability perform exploratory design calculations, Broad deep understanding engineering design, Strategic and innovative thinker, Good communication and technical writing skills, Excellent interpersonal skills, Demonstrable commitment working compliance modern standards, Proven experience managing teams up to 5, Proven experience managing significant external contracts

Nice to Have

Chartered status professional institution, Experience working powerplant, Experience developing designs nuclear environment, Experience developing designs fusion, Experience designing, commissioning, operating very high pressure systems, Understanding modern project management tools

What You'll Do.

Act as Process Engineering Subject Matter Expert

Support programme wide development engineering governance

Lead design and delivery Power & Cooling process

Ensure technical integrity

Provide process modelling and analysis expertise

Lead and develop multi-disciplinary team

Provide technical direction and assurance

Own and deliver process-related technology development

Work with internal and external partners

Apply systems engineering principles

Lead technical engagement with suppliers

Act as intelligent customer

Ensure compliance relevant codes

Promote leadership mindset

continuous improvement

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Multi-disciplinary team; Internal and external partners; Suppliers and collaborators

Communication Scope

Technical writing

Process & Methodology

Project management

Free ATS check

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