Stress Engineer
Working pattern: remote (occasional visits to site in Helensburgh)
Altrad are currently looking for a driven Stress Engineer to join the team.
The nuclear defence sector in the UK is vital for maintaining national security and strategic stability. It offers dynamic and challenging career opportunities for individuals committed to contributing to the country's defence and security. The sector seeks talented professionals dedicated to upholding the highest standards of safety, security, and operational excellence.
About the role:
We are seeking an experienced Stress Engineer to support the technical capability of the Design Authority (DA). This role will be suited to engineers with strong expertise in structural integrity, stress analysis and assessment of safety-critical infrastructure.
Key Deliverables:
- Delivering technical assurance and stress analysis of structural components, ensuring compliance with safety regulatory requirements.
- Performing and reviewing structural integrity assessment including load case derivation and analysis for static and dynamic conditions.
- Conducting stress and fatigue analysis for reinforced concrete and steel structures, including ageing and degradation considerations.
- Supporting the development and maintenance of safety cases, including contributions to HAZID/HAZOP.
Discharge and display a robust safety and security culture.
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Key Requirements / Qualifications:
Essential
- Experience in stress analysis and structural integrity assessment of reinforced concrete and steel structures
- Demonstrable experience analysis structures under static and dynamic loading, preferably including seismic, blast, thermal and environmental loads
- Experience using analytical and/or numerical methods (e.g. finite element analysis) to justify structural performance
- Experience producing robust technical justification to support design modification or continued operation in a high-hazard environment.
- Familiarity with relevant codes and standards (e.g. Eurocodes, BS, ASME etc.)
- Good skills in verbal and written communication.
- The ability to effectively manage and prioritise your own workload.
- HNC or equivalent qualifications and experience in a relevant engineering discipline (Mechanical, Civil, Structural or related discipline).
Desirable
- Incorporated Engineer status or equivalent experience and standing
- Degree or equivalent qualifications and experience in a relevant engineering discipline
We are the leading provider of infrastructure services. At Altrad, we transform our nation’s critical infrastructure to operate safely and sustainably.
With over 11,000 talented people, we provide the full spectrum of critical engineering and construction services for industries both onshore and offshore. Join a Leading Organisation in the Nuclear Industry.
Why Join Us?
- Work on high-impact projects within a leading organisation at the forefront of the nuclear industry.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a focus on innovation and excellence.
As an employer, we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all people.
- We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible and inclusive. If you require any adjustments at any stage – including interviews or assessments, please let us know. We’re happy to discuss what would help you take part fully.
