Lead Process Engineer

Job Description

Overview

Our Nuclear division is a leading consultancy providing multi-disciplinary engineering support services to all project stages, from concept through to completion, to owners, operators, regulators and suppliers to a diversified set of clients. Within the Nuclear sector, we are involved across the whole life cycle of the civil nuclear industry, building the next generation of civil nuclear power stations and the first large scale prototype fusion reactor, meeting the challenge of keeping the current nuclear fleet operational and tackling complex decommissioning projects.  With existing relationships with the major operators in the Nuclear and Power sector, we offer a hugely stimulating variety of work, within a team which is rapidly developing to support the delivery of new nuclear build, maintaining the existing nuclear and power generating assets and building net zero energy capabilities. Our projects are on a global scale with opportunities across the UK, Europe, North America, Canada and the Middle East, across a range of projects.

AtkinsRéalis believes in flexible working and equal opportunities as we know that diverse teams provide the best mix of interpersonal and technical skills needed to exceed our customers’ expectations. Our commitment to staff development is underpinned by numerous stable and long-term framework agreements with key clients.

We are seeking a Lead Process Engineer with strong technical expertise in design of process systems, preferably for thermal power plant and a work experience of 10 – 16 years.

Your role

• Design and development of process systems ranging from concept through preliminary to detailed design.
• Preparation of conceptual and detail design packages, including optioneering, design development, and concept evaluation.
• Design analysis (applying first principles, if required) and design review of process systems
• Mass, energy and activity balances, process and hydraulic calculations.
• Production of process deliverables such as PFDs, UFDs, P&IDs, basis of design, process descriptions, equipment specifications, plant/item schedules, etc.
• Safety and fault analysis including SWIFT, HAZOP, HAZID studies, FMEA, FTA etc.
• Process optimisation, optioneering and design substantiation
• Process simulation and design using software
• Operational design support, failure investigations and condition assessment
• Development of process control schemes, philosophies and devising equipment operational logics
• Thermal and hydraulic design and analysis
• Process hazard analysis/probabilistic safety assessment/reliability engineering
• Equipment sizing, selection (including material selection) and procurement.
• Production of manufacturing packages, coordination with manufacturer/contractor, review of vendor drawings/documents.
• Production of deliverables such as design definition and substantiation documents, equipment data sheet and specifications, system performance test specifications. 
• Liaising with all stakeholders and responsible for all technical issues related to their area of specialisation.
• Co-ordination with other discipline specialists where areas interface or overlap exist.
• Witness pre-commissioning/commissioning activities by the contractor/vendor and produce/review all relevant documentation.
• Preparation of equipment specifications, plant schedules, technical risk assessments, and commissioning strategies, cost and programme estimations.

About you

• Suitable degree in Chemical/Mechanical or relevant engineering
• Experience in Nuclear, Power, Oil & Gas or other highly regulated industrial environment preferred.
• Suitable experience in technically leading process design packages or projects ranging from concept to detailed design.
• Demonstrable knowledge of design projects, and relevant knowledge of site operations of process plant is desirable.
• Experience in process calculations and equipment sizing.
• Conversant with international design codes and standards.
• Knowledge of mechanical design, piping layout, pipe support design would be an added advantage.
• Strong delivery culture, ability to multi-task, resource management, delegate tasks, develop and deliver cost/time-effective solutions.
• Ability to carry out detailed design, analysis and review others work.
• Experience of providing strong technical advice and guidance on process design to the client.
• Proficiency in software tools like ASPEN HYSIS, HTRI is desirable.
• Understanding of other relevant engineering disciplines. 
• Ability to work independently or as part of team, flexible attitude to the type of work and the level of responsibility accepted.
• Experience or exposure to project management principles desirable.
• Ability to understand and define client’s requirements, plan & schedule deliverables, timelines.
• Proven strong problem solving, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills with a proven ability to write accurate, detailed and concise technical reports.
• Flexible to relocate to Atkins India Office Locations (Gurugram/Mumbai/Bengaluru) flexible in travelling to Atkins’ and client’s office locations around the world, if required.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

• Comprehensive life insurance coverage.

• Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents.

• Generous annual leave balance.

• Flexible and hybrid work solutions.

• Remote work opportunities outside of country.

• Company gratuity scheme.

• Discretionary bonus program.

• Relocation assistance.

• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.