Mechanical Engineer - Nuclear Pipe Stress

Black & Veatch Family of Companies•Chicago, IL

64d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a nuclear stress engineer on the Mechanical Piping Team, this professional will function as a technical specialist or in a lead role. In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead design execution efforts, along with: Perform, verify, and direct others to perform piping stress analysis to ensure conformance to ASME Section III, ASME B31.1, and associated ASME Standards, as well as both client and jurisdictional requirements for nuclear pressure piping. Detailed stress analysis of metallic piping, evaluating conditions such as: elevated temperature service, piping loads at sensitive equipment such as steam turbines, pumps, compressors/expanders and air-cooled heat exchangers, pulsating service, flow-induced vibration, and transient loads. Ability to coordinate work between domestic and international offices. Assigns tasks to and coordinates with other internal/external team members on complex projects. Initiates contact with other disciplines as needed to identify and coordinate details of the work. Prepare purchase specifications and administer pipe support purchase order contracts with domestic and international suppliers. Preparation and qualification of pipe support designs satisfying all code and project requirements. Actively seeks to understand client interests and drivers through normal client contact and through interaction and communication with project leadership. Expand knowledge in other disciplines and/or functional areas and provide mentoring and training to junior engineers. Travel to job sites for walkdowns and hanger inspections for both existing and new-build facilities.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing.
Minimum of 5 years related work experience.
All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
This position supports Black & Veatch project work with the U.S. Federal Government. As a result, U.S. citizenship is a requirement.

Nice To Haves

Minimum 5 years of experience relevant to nuclear pipe stress analysis and piping design.
Technical depth the ASME B31.1 Power Piping Code, as well as using engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards related to piping design.
Working knowledge of ASME BPVC Section III-1 NB (Class 1), NCD (Class 2 & Class 3), and NF (Supports), and ASME NQA-1.
Intermediate knowledge of ASME BPVC Section III, Division 5 (High Temperature Reactors).
Intermediate knowledge of other design standards and specifications such as API, ASTM, and AWWA.
Working knowledge of AutoPIPE stress analysis software.
Intermediate knowledge of ANSYS Mechanical and basic FEA principles.
Intermediate knowledge of other disciplines, industry and technology trends, company quality program, principles of construction and constructability practices, and procurement and contract administration.
Working knowledge of processes and procedures for project controls and estimating.
Advanced ability to interpret engineering deliverable content as assigned.
Professional Engineer (P.E.) preferred, or in active pursuit of such licensure

Responsibilities

Perform piping stress analysis to ensure conformance to ASME Section III, ASME B31.1, and associated ASME Standards, as well as both client and jurisdictional requirements for nuclear pressure piping.
Detailed stress analysis of metallic piping, evaluating conditions such as: elevated temperature service, piping loads at sensitive equipment such as steam turbines, pumps, compressors/expanders and air-cooled heat exchangers, pulsating service, flow-induced vibration, and transient loads.
Coordinate work between domestic and international offices.
Assign tasks to and coordinates with other internal/external team members on complex projects.
Initiate contact with other disciplines as needed to identify and coordinate details of the work.
Prepare purchase specifications and administer pipe support purchase order contracts with domestic and international suppliers.
Prepare and qualify pipe support designs satisfying all code and project requirements.
Actively seek to understand client interests and drivers through normal client contact and through interaction and communication with project leadership.
Expand knowledge in other disciplines and/or functional areas and provide mentoring and training to junior engineers.
Travel to job sites for walkdowns and hanger inspections for both existing and new-build facilities.

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1.
Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life.
Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers and array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time and dependent sick time.
A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union.
Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.
As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of that success through stock ownership.

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