Sargent & Lundy is hiring a Mid-Level Piping Stress Engineer. In this role, you will provide critical technical support on projects within the Nuclear Power Group, performing engineering tasks like preparing calculations, specifications, and component designs for piping systems. You'll work under minimal supervision to resolve design problems and ensure project success.
What You'll Do
- Perform evaluations for piping systems in accordance with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, ASME B31.1, ASME B31.7, and other applicable codes.
- Perform vibration monitoring and analysis to evaluate system operational vibrations and provide prevention/mitigation solutions.
- Evaluate hydraulic transients, thermal stratification effects, operability, and hydrodynamic loads.
- Perform pipe rupture evaluations, pipe wall thinning evaluations (FAC/MIC), and pipe flaw evaluations.
- Prepare complex calculations and review simple calculations.
- Review simple system/structural designs.
- Prepare documented design input for drawing production (e.g., P&IDs, Master Diagrams) under supervision.
- Prepare specifications for most balance of plant equipment.
- Prepare bid evaluations for single components and calculations for economic evaluations. Solicit data from vendors.
- Prepare simple reports/studies.
- Provide input to project budgets, schedules, and work plans. Monitor own work for budget and schedule adherence.
- Use effective written and oral communication skills to convey information to project teams and managers.
- Communicate with vendors via clearly written and complete specifications.
- Apply accepted standards and processes to assigned project tasks.
- Complete work assignments within established schedule.
- May mentor entry-level engineers.
What We're Looking For
- BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Aerospace, or Structural/Civil Engineering from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program.
- Emphasis in solid mechanics, structural analysis, theory of elasticity, metallurgy, and finite element analysis.
- 3 or more years of relevant experience.
- Knowledge of ASME B31.1 and ASME B&PV Section III piping codes.
- Knowledge of the design, selection, and application of pipe supporting elements.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Nice to Have
- P.E. license.
- Working knowledge of commercially available piping products and their application.
- Ability to navigate a 3D CAD model.
- Experience with AutoPIPE or PIPESTRESS software.
- Knowledge of gas dynamics and hydraulic transients.
- Knowledge of pipe condition assessment.
Technical Stack
- AutoPIPE
- PIPESTRESS
- 3D CAD model navigation
Team & Environment
You will be part of the Piping Engineering & Analysis discipline within the Nuclear Power Group.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation Range: $72,690.00 - $106,250.00
- Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life & Accident Insurance
- Disability Coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Back-Up Daycare
- FSA & HSA
- 401(k)
- Pre-Tax Commuter Account
- Merit Scholarship Program
- Employee Discount Program
- Corporate Charitable Giving Program
- Tuition Assistance
- First Professional Licensure Bonus
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Bereavement Leave
- Flexible Work Arrangements
- Comprehensive healthcare plans
- Generous paid time off
- Yearly discretionary bonus eligibility
Work Mode
This position offers a hybrid work arrangement.
Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer.
