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ASSYSTEM

Engineering services for design, construction, commissioning

Senior Stress Engineer

Design EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeDerby, UKNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Nuclear industry experience in defence is preferable, although transferable skills from other disciplines are accepted.
  • Demonstrable expertise in fatigue, fracture, thermal, and structural stress assessments using finite element analysis.
  • Experience performing finite element analysis in ABAQUS, including explicit and implicit methods.
  • Knowledge of structural integrity and defect tolerance assessments.
  • Experience with code assessment to ASME B&PVC and R6; RCC-M knowledge is a plus.
  • Familiarity with the Gated review process.

Responsibilities

  • Provide integrity substantiation using the finite element method and/or code assessment.
  • Assist in calculation reviews.
  • Perform modelling.
  • Adhere to the Assystem quality system.
  • Work to man-hour budgets for assigned tasks.
  • Assist in proposal writing and other related bidding activities when required.
  • Meet defined quality, time, and cost requirements for analysis work to help achieve business targets.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with ABAQUS/CAE or an equivalent pre- and post-processing tool.
  • Python scripting in the ABAQUS environment.
  • Experience with fatigue crack growth and initiation.
  • Knowledge of RCC-M.

About the Company

ASSYSTEM

Engineering services for design, construction, commissioning

Assystem provides engineering services for complex projects, covering design, construction, supervision, commissioning, and operation, with a strong focus on the nuclear and energy sectors. Its approach combines multidisciplinary engineering teams and project-management capabilities to move projects from initial concept through to operation. The company differentiates itself through a long track record, strategic acquisitions (including Alphatem in 1995 and Mactech Energy Group in 2025) and an early public offering in 2013, which have expanded its capabilities and market reach in the energy and nuclear fields. Its goal is to be a leading, reliable partner for clients by delivering end-to-end engineering services and helping them meet safety, performance, and regulatory requirements across the project lifecycle.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Paris, France
Founded
1966

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