Overview
Our Nuclear Services Group is seeking a Pipe Stress Engineer to join the team. In this role, you will prepare documentation of the pipe stress analysis and support design for process piping and utility piping systems in support of nuclear projects.
Responsibilities
- Prepare complete documentation of the pipe stress analysis and support design for process piping and utility piping systems.
- Perform piping flexibility analysis (static and dynamic) for critical piping systems.
- Perform analysis for sustained, thermal, and multiple operating cases, occasional (winds, seismic, relief, water hammer, etc.).
- Resolve high pipe loads on equipment nozzles & high secondary stresses in piping.
- Evaluate local stresses via applicable code cases.
- Locate and identify pipe supports on isometrics along with support types (e.g., spring hangers, snubbers, struts, etc.).
- Coordinate selection, location, and support loads with Civil/Structural group.
- Review and sign-off piping isometrics considering flexibility and supporting.
- Prepare error-free engineering documents for commercial nuclear facilities according to industry codes, standards and regulations.
- Generate engineering-related documents in accordance with client, ENERCON, and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain up-to-date relevant knowledge of industry codes, standards, safety culture, and design techniques suitable to the nuclear industry.
- Provide peer and technical reviews of engineering designs and engineering-related documentation produced by others.
- Build strong relationships with clients through professional interactions and communications.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in the design of mechanical piping systems, and pipe stress analysis.
- Experience with AutoPIPE, ME 101, and PIPESTRESS.
- Advanced knowledge of applicable mechanical codes and standards.
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite.
- Excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills.
- Ability to be an individual contributor, work effectively in teams, and provide leadership/mentoring to junior engineers.
Additional Information
- This position can be located in Kennesaw, GA; FT Worth, TX; Naperville, IL; Baton Rouge, LA; Overland Park, KS; Palm Beach Gardens, FL; or Glendale, AZ.
- Some positions may be performed remotely in one or more U.S. states.