Description

Pipe Stress Engineer Submarines

Full time;

Derby; 5 days on - site

Why Rolls-Royce?

We are currently looking for Engineers to join the Plant Structural Integrity department in Rolls-Royce Submarines. 

Submarines business is responsible for the design, manufacture, supply and through-life support of nuclear propulsion-related products and systems in support of the Royal Navy's submarine fleet. You can find out more about the amazing projects that we are working on here:-

Join us and we’ll provide an environment where you can be yourself. An inclusive, digital-first culture that invests in you, gives you a platform for continuous learning, and access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities to grow your career.

As a Pipe Stress Engineer, you will play a supportive role in the design, manufacture and safety justification of Nuclear Steam Raising Plant (NSRP) pipework and components. Working closely with other teams and specialist functions (including fluid systems engineers and stress experts), you will carry out ASME B&PVC Section III, NB-3600 and NCD-3600 analyses of pipework systems and produce supporting technical substantiation reports.

The work is interesting and varied; there will be situations in which you will be relied upon to respond rapidly to emergent challenges, providing a vital and valued service to the Submarines enterprise. The department also covers other forms of structural integrity assessment using FEA methods which presents further opportunity for development.

We offer excellent development, a competitive salary and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

Your needs are as unique as you are. Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home or another remote location. It’s a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum we’re all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, on average three days per week.

What you will be doing:

You will be working with transient specifications, pipework arrangement drawings, CAD models and fluid systems specifications to undertake ASME Section III NB and NCD pipework analyses.

Produce pipework substantiation documentation in support of safety case development covering the whole plant life cycle meeting agreed programme dates. Using assessment work to develop and substantiate pipework designs, inform through-life management and regulatory approval for current class, in-build, and future class submarines. Development and implementation of methodologies to assess NSRP pipework systems. Relaying the method and outcome of assessments, clearly and efficiently, to a range of audiences at all seniorities within Rolls-Royce, industry partners and customer organisations. Responding to emergent issues, as part of a dynamic team, to support the fleet.

Who we are looking for:

At Rolls-Royce we embrace agility, are bold, pursue collaboration and seek simplicity in everything we do. These principles form our values and behaviours and are an essential component of our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

Qualified to degree level, or with equivalent experience, in mechanical engineering, or similar discipline. Able to prioritise tasks and work effectively on multiple projects at the same time. Demonstrate interest and expertise in pipework structural integrity analysis. Able to communicate effectively with a variety of partner and customer functions both internally and externally.

Desirable:

Previous experience as a pipe stress engineer within the nuclear industry. Familiarity in the use of Autopipe Nuclear and/or pipestress (PepS) pipework analytical software. Good IT skills and proficiency in the use of Microsoft office applications and data manipulation tools (eg Python and Excel). Experience of working in an industry where safety is a priority and in which components are justified to safety cases and/or design code requirements. Membership, or Associate Membership, of a relevant professional institution and working toward chartership.

We’re an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.

You can learn more about our global inclusion strategy at

To work for Rolls-Royce Submarines you need to hold a Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats to that clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you don’t currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets, you must hold a UK nationality. Any dual nationals will require additional scrutiny and background checks prior to commencing work with RRSL.

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Job Category

Mechanical Systems

Posting Date

11 Jun 2024; 00:06

Posting End Date

25 Jun 2024