Mechanical Engineer – Tank & Vessel Design

TN United Kingdom; Derby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Mechanical Engineer – Tank & Vessel Design, Derby

Client:

ALTEN

Location:

Job Category:

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

3

Posted:

18.04.2025

Expiry Date:

02.06.2025

Job Description:

What will you be doing?

We’re looking for a Mechanical Engineer with a passion for tank design to join a fast-paced nuclear project. You'll be part of a team solving complex engineering challenges that directly impact the UK’s energy landscape. If pressure vessels, seismic loads, and precision design get you excited — this one's for you.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Designing and optimising industrial tanks (pressure, surge, accumulator, and storage).
• Performing stress and pressure calculations, ensuring structural integrity.
• Solving real-world challenges like hydrostatic pressure, wind, and seismic forces.
• Delivering designs from concept through fabrication, installation, and commissioning.
• Using advanced software tools for 3D modelling, stress analysis, and compliance checking.

Who are we looking for?

• Tank Design Expertise (3–5 years preferred):
  Experience designing a range of tanks — storage tanks, accumulator tanks, surge tanks, and pressure vessels — used in sectors like energy, oil & gas, water treatment, or industrial manufacturing.
• Software Skills:
  Proficient in Bentley AutoPIPE Vessel, PV Elite, or COMPRESS for design; FEA tools like ANSYS or Abaqus; and CAD tools like AutoCAD, Inventor, or SolidWorks for 2D/3D modelling.
• Industry Standards:
  Solid understanding of ASME BPVC (Section VIII), API 650/620/653, EN 14015, and EN 13445 — from design to inspection.

You are...

• Passionate about engineering
• Result-oriented
• Proactive

Experience, skills and qualifications required:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Pressure Vessel Design, or a related discipline.
• Proficient in identifying design challenges and proposing innovative solutions, ensuring the integrity and safety of tank structures.

Why join us?

We foster a community of dually talented individuals who are both entrepreneurs and technology specialists. Our teams embody the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship, enabling us to develop solutions most efficiently.

Our commitment to sustainable growth is unwavering, and we continuously strive for accelerated transformation and continuous improvement. Through ALTEN labs, mentoring programs, internal universities, and more, we are always pushing boundaries and embracing new possibilities.

We offer incredible opportunities to join inspiring projects in the most innovative companies.

We prioritise your career development with personalised support plans tailored to your own aspirations. We're here to empower you and help you reach your full potential.

Join our passionate team and start building tomorrow, today!

In short you get:

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A chance to work on the most exciting engineering projects and technologies along with Premium Customers
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• A competitive salary
• Private Medical Insurance
• Pension Scheme
• Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)