Senior Piping / Vessel Stress Engineer - Nuclear
Location: Warrington, Preston, Hull
Employment Type: Permanent
About the Role
We're seeking an experienced permanent Senior Piping / Vessel Stress Engineer to support nuclear engineering projects involving high-integrity pressure systems. You'll perform and review stress analyses, verify vendor data, and ensure compliance with nuclear quality and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
Identify and manage stress packages from P&IDs and line lists.
Draft piping specifications and create ITT packs for subcontract deliverables.
Perform and review:
Piping stress and flexibility analyses (static/dynamic).
Vibration and fatigue assessments.
Pipe support design and selection.
Review vendor drawings, calculations, and technical documents.
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors, and clients.
Support QA/QC implementation and project documentation.
Essential Skills
Software:
Hexagon - Caesar II, pipe stress analysis - essential
Hexagon - PV Elite pressure vessel analysis - essential
Dynaflow - PRG Software including NozzlePRO / FE Pipe - desirable
AutoCAD Plant 3D - desirable
Codes: ASME B31.1, B31.3, BS EN 13480, BS EN 13840.
Strong technical report writing and design verification capability.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
Experience in nuclear or high-integrity piping design.
Chartered Engineer status (or working toward it).
You must be able to obtain BPSS Security clearance
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Morson Edge
Posted 8 days ago, valid for 18 days
Warrington, Cheshire WA2 7JU
£45,000 - £54,000 per year
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The position is for a Senior Piping / Vessel Stress Engineer in the nuclear sector, located in Warrington, Preston, or Hull.
- This permanent role requires candidates to have at least 5 years of experience in nuclear or high-integrity piping design.
- Key responsibilities include performing stress analyses, drafting piping specifications, and reviewing vendor documents for compliance with safety standards.
- Essential skills include proficiency in Hexagon - Caesar II and PV Elite, with desirable knowledge in AutoCAD Plant 3D and relevant codes such as ASME B31.1 and B31.3.
- Candidates must hold a degree in Mechanical Engineering and be able to obtain BPSS Security clearance; salary details are not specified in the listing.
