Hybrid Nuclear Structural Integrity Stress Engineer

at KBR, Inc.

• Job title: Nuclear Structural Integrity Stress Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Glasgow, United Kingdom

About the role

• Engineer assessing structural integrity of components using FEA for clients in the nuclear industry. Supporting projects across defence, energy, and transport sectors.

Responsibilities

• We are looking to recruit engineers experienced in assessing the structural integrity of components, primarily to support growing demand for our services from clients in the nuclear industry.
• Primarily using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) methods, you will conduct strength, fatigue (low cycle and high cycle fatigue), creep and defect tolerance assessments of safety critical parts to help our clients develop new designs, solve their operational problems, and justify the life extension of existing assets.
• You’ll also get the opportunity to deliver and lead projects across the whole Frazer-Nash portfolio, supporting our customers in the defence, energy and transport sectors.
• You will typically be involved in multiple projects at any one time.
• You will meet and communicate with customers to understand their requirements and develop the approach to deliver the desired outcomes and insights.
• Although primarily a technical role, you will be joining a consultancy where we expect you’ll be able to work across our business and with our clients.
• You will support others in the team with project delivery, building client relationships and contributing to the capability development.
• You will have the opportunity to learn new skills and capabilities and for growth in whatever areas of engineering interest you.

Requirements

• A degree in engineering or equivalent.
• Technical knowledge in the mechanical / structural engineering domain.
• Experience with Finite Element Analysis (such as Abaqus, Ansys or LS-Dyna).
• Experience in different failure mechanisms, such as strength, fatigue (low cycle and high cycle fatigue), creep and fracture.
• Experience with codes and standards, such as ASME III, ASME VIII, API579, BS7608, BS7910, R5/R6.
• Our business is delivered as a consultancy.
• It would be advantageous, but not essential, if a candidate has:
• Experience in a technical consultancy environment.
• Experience of business development.
• Experience of building client relationships.
• Experience of project management.
• Candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment screening and must be able to satisfy clearance criteria for UK National Security Vetting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with yearly reviews.
• 25 days holiday + the opportunity to buy 5 days.
• A company that has its heart in the right place and a welcoming work culture.
• Happy to talk flexible working.
• Enhanced parental benefits.
• Company pension scheme.
• Targeted professional development.
• Life assurance.
• Private healthcare membership.
• Bonus scheme linked into company performance.
• Paid membership fees to a professional institution.
• Support in attaining professional membership.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Season rail ticket loan.
• And further optional benefits you can tailor to your personal requirements.