DMD Mechanical/Piping Design Engineer

Consolidated Nuclear Security•Oak Ridge, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

As an engineer in Division Managed Design (DMD), you will be responsible for upgrades, retrofits, and modifications to existing systems across the Y-12 complex. DMD engineers are in a unique position to work near-term small to medium scale projects with direct impacts to the Y-12 mission. Piping Design Engineers are responsible for equipment and piping system designs including line sizing and pressure drop calculations. This will also involve the selection of piping components (e.g., valves, regulators, pumps, etc.).

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Physical Science [Chemistry, Physics, or related] from an Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited program in the United States or designated equivalents from Canada or Mexico, the Washington Accord, or the list of substantially equivalent as documented by ABET AND 4 years of relevant experience.
OR MS in Engineering /Physical science AND 2 years of relevant experience.
OR PhD in Engineering /Physical science.
3.0/4.0 minimum cumulative GPA for Bachelor degree
3.3 minimum cumulative GPA for Master degree
3.5 minimum cumulative GPA for PhD
Demonstrated experience in piping system design across diverse applications (e.g., boilers/steam, potable/hot/chilled water, compressed gases, cryogenics, vacuum, caustic/acid)
Proficiency in pipe routing, component selection, and strict adherence to ASME B31.1 and B31.3 codes including owners inspection requirements
Knowledge of industry codes (ASME, ASTM, AWWA) and relevant quality programs (ASME NQA-1, 10CFR 830.120)
Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status.
The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.
This position may require entry into the Material Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (10 C.F.R. Part 712), which requires successful competition of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation and may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.
This position may be categorized as a “designated position” identified by 10 C.F.R. Part 709, requiring successful completion of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation that may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.
CNS is a drug-free workplace.
Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation.
As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter.
U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants.
All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.

Nice To Haves

Knowledgeable in industry piping codes such as ASME, ASTM, and AWWA.
Experience with design in systems such as potable water and fire-protection supply systems, gas supply systems, acid and caustic fluids, brines, cryogenics, steam and condensate, chilled water systems, chillers, boilers, cooling towers, and vacuum systems.
Experience with pipe routing and piping component selection.
Technical knowledge of related engineering systems, applications of engineering and construction methods and materials, and engineering application of computers.
Experience with Microstation or other CAD software.
Ability to effectively communicate complex technical information, both written and verbal.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multifunctional team.
Ability to self-direct with minimal day-to-day supervision.
Highly detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and thoroughness in all tasks.
Experience with CAD modeling, particularly using Bentley software
10+ years of experience
A Professional Engineering License (PE)

Responsibilities

Perform relief valve sizing calculations to ensure safety and compliance with industry codes and standards (e.g., ASME B31, API, and Boiler Pressure Vessel code).
Perform walk-downs and inspections of process and utility piping systems.
Prepare written reports, drawings/sketches, and technical documents (Equivalencies, P&IDs, data sheets, and bills of material).
Utilize appropriate regulations, design codes, and standards, including ASME B31.1 and B31.3, ASTM, AWWA as well as other relevant industry standards.
Plan and self-perform project tasks including scope development, design timelines, requirements, schedule, research, design review, and field verification.