Mechanical/Design Structural Engineering (Associate - Midlevel)

American Electric Power•Bridgman, MI

13d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for performing entry level engineering work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient and economic accomplishment of assigned objectives. This position is posted in a range, and an offer will be made based on the candidate's qualifications.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by the ABET
Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering examination in preparation for future licensing as a Professional Engineer (PE) is encouraged and preferred.
Acceptable alternative is: Bachelor's degree in engineering (non-ABET) plus a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor's program.
VP or above may waive the requirement for a degree from a university with a non-ABET accredited program
Has typically acquired 4 or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET or 2 years of related engineering experience along with a Master’s degree in engineering from a program accredited by ABET
Individuals with a PhD in engineering from an engineering program accredited by ABET may be considered for entry into the organization at this level.
Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is encouraged and preferred.
Acceptable alternative is: A Bachelor’s degree in engineering (non-ABET) plus a Master’s degree or PhD in engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor’s program.
Must establish and maintain a permanent residence within a 45-minute safe drive time to the D.C. Cook Nuclear Power Plant.

Nice To Haves

Mechanical Engineering or Civil Engineering degree.
Knowledge of code requirements for the design of piping systems is a plus; preferably USAS B31.1, “Power Piping,” and proficient in pipe stress analysis programs, such as E/PD-STRUDL (or equivalent) and AutoPipe to qualify piping.

Responsibilities

Prepare/ review pipe stress analysis.
Qualify welded pipe attachments (WPA) and equipment nozzles.
Evaluate vibration impacts on piping systems.
Piping evaluation to support Flow Accelerated Corrosion (FAC) programs group.
Piping evaluation for added weight due to temporary conditions such as due to Lead shielding.
Qualify pipe supports using E/PD-STRUDL (or equivalent), STAAD, etc.
Evaluate Snubbers, Springs and Constant Supports settings.
Ability to identify, analyze, and solve routine technical problems related to piping and pipe supports.
Perform engineering evaluations of plant deficiencies and in support of plant modifications.
Perform walk downs in support of construction and engineering activities.
Knowledge of code requirements for the design of piping systems is a plus; preferably USAS B31.1, “Power Piping,” and proficient in pipe stress analysis programs, such as E/PD-STRUDL (or equivalent) and AutoPipe to qualify piping.