Early Career Mechanical Integrity Engineer

BNH•San Marcos, TX

1d•$75,000 - $107,000•Onsite

About The Position

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for an engineer to join the Engineering Solutions team supporting the Test Operations and Sustainment contract at Arnold Engineering Development Complex at Arnold AFB, TN. This engineer will be working as a member of an integrated team responsible for maintaining and sustaining the United States Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment efforts. Open to internal and external candidates The primary responsibility of the person hired into this position is to perform calculations and consultation for mechanical integrity assessments of primarily pressure vessels, process piping systems, and existing facility infrastructure used in ground testing of air and space systems. Work will involve use of ASME and American Petroleum Institute (API) Codes and Standards to support performance of mechanical integrity assessments. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong attention to detail, an interest or experience in engineering forensics and/or reverse engineering, structural integrity and material properties, and the ability to communicate with other engineers effectively.

Requirements

BS degree in mechanical or civil/structural engineering from an accredited college or university. NOTE: This posting is specifically for engineers with less than 5 years of post Bachelor’s degree engineering experience
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Secret level security clearance and access to the AEDC local area network
Due to Air Force Security requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required for employment at AEDC

Nice To Haves

A self-starter with a can-do attitude and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Interest in and/or work relevant to materials properties and structural adequacy assessment techniques
Willingness to learn and keep abreast of new information relating to mechanical integrity issues
Strong oral/written communication and interpersonal skills
Familiarity with P&ID diagrams, process piping systems and components, industrial valves, regulators, and pressure relief devices. Ability to identify each of these devices along with their schematic symbols, drawing methodology, and formats
Fracture Mechanics Analysis experience
Knowledge of NDE methods and evaluation NDE results
Ability to work in a team environment
Active Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance
Familiarity with PV Elite, CAESAR II, Ansys, AutoCAD, and SagePlus software

Responsibilities

Inspect pressure vessels and piping systems through field visits to verify, record, and report pertinent information to determine equipment integrity and make recommendations
Perform calculations / analyses, including finite element analysis and fracture mechanics evaluation techniques to verify compliance to code
Provide consultation regarding code compliance for pressurized systems
Assess the mechanical integrity of process piping, pressure vessels, and system devices and components; as-built system drawings; and the development & field checking of drawings for each system, as directed
Collect relevant data from field visits such as name plates, sizing, dimensions to help in integrity for use assessments
Reverse engineer existing systems and/or components using non-destructive test (NDT) data and performing engineering analysis
Perform independent research, reviews, studies and analyses in support of technical projects and programs
Be accountable for the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of work ensuring proper configuration management and assuring that standard design criteria, practices, procedures, and codes are used in preparation of plans and specifications
Create technical reports which document analysis, work performed, results, and recommendations
Recommend equipment, new concepts and techniques to improve inspections, engineering evaluations, and reporting.
Work inside/outside, confined spaces and elevations in industrial environments
It is a condition of employment to wear company issued Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in accordance with company policy
Perform other related duties as required