Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer

Company: Assystem GmbH
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Location: East Midlands
Job Description:

Join the Fusion and Modular Nuclear Business Unit! Take on a pivotal role in shaping the future of clean energy by establishing, leading, and managing the Cooling Water Island engineering team within a groundbreaking Small Modular Reactor (SMR) development program. Drive the development of a high‑performing team, overseeing the design, integration, and execution of critical cooling water systems essential to reactor operation. Play a key role in defining technical strategies, ensuring regulatory compliance, and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative, high‑efficiency engineering solutions that will help revolutionize nuclear power. Your mission:

Responsibilities

  • Leadership of the Engineering Activities of the Cooling Water Team – Lead and mentor a team of engineers, driving technical excellence, innovation, and collaboration to deliver critical cooling water systems for the Small Modular Reactor (SMR) program.
  • Development of Safety and Functional Requirements – Define and establish rigorous safety and performance criteria, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and best practices to support safe and reliable reactor operation.
  • Design Package Production in Line with Requirements – Oversee the creation of comprehensive design packages, ensuring alignment with project specifications, technical standards, and operational needs.
  • Management of Interfaces – Coordinate effectively between engineering teams, suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of cooling water systems with other reactor components.
  • Preparation of Technical Specifications – Develop clear, detailed technical specifications to guide procurement, fabrication, and installation of key cooling water system components.
  • Maintain Equipment Lists and Schedules – Track, update, and manage critical equipment inventories and project schedules to ensure timely delivery and smooth execution of engineering activities.
  • Management of Risk and Opportunity – Proactively identify potential risks and opportunities, implementing strategies to mitigate challenges and optimize system performance, cost effectiveness, and overall project success.

Why Join the Community of Switchers?

  • Over 55 years in nuclear engineering.
  • Ranked among the top 3 largest nuclear engineering companies.
  • Attractive social benefits, including an engaging Employee Committee and holiday bonuses.
  • Ongoing training with numerous career opportunities.
  • 70 percent of our managers are promoted internally.
  • Hybrid work: 1‑2 days remote per week.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026