Stress Engineer

Job in Derby, Derbyshire, DE1, England, UK

Listing for: SC ENGINEERING

Full Time position
Listed on 2025-12-20

Job specializations:

Engineering
Structural Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists, Systems Engineer, Civil Engineering

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 45 - 50 GBP Hourly GBP 45.00 50.00 HOUR

Structural / Stress Engineer (Nuclear) - Seismic & Blast (LS-DYNA / ANSYS)

Location:

Derby (Hybrid - 2/3 days WFH)

Contract:

12 months

Rate: £45-£50 per hour

IR35:
Outside IR35

We're looking for a Structural/Stress Engineer with nuclear experience to support structural analysis work including seismic and blast/shock assessments. You'll deliver high-quality FEA and clear substantiation reports to support design decisions on regulated projects.

Key responsibilities

Structural/stress analysis and design substantiation in a nuclear environment
Seismic analysis (response spectra / time history as required)
Blast/shock/impact analysis support (as required)
Build, run and interpret FE models using LS-DYNA and/or ANSYS
Produce calculation packs, reports and clear engineering recommendations
Liaise with design and project teams to resolve technical issues

Key requirements

Proven nuclear (or similarly regulated) engineering experience
Strong structural analysis / stress background
Experience delivering seismic analysis
Blast/shock analysis experience (or strong nonlinear dynamics exposure)
Proficient with LS-DYNA and/or ANSYS
Able to work independently and produce traceable, auditable documentation

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