Nuclear Pipe Stress Analysis Engineer

Actalent•Wilmington, NC

36d•$80 - $95•Remote

About The Position

The Sr Stress Analysis Engineer will work within the Piping & Analysis team, responsible for analyzing nuclear safety-related piping and supports to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. The focus will be on the Small Modular Reactor (SMR) BWRX-300, collaborating closely with the Systems Design, Civil Structural Design, Reactor Design, and Integrated Plants Design teams.

Requirements

Minimum bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Structural Engineering (or other related disciplines based on experience).
Minimum 8 years of experience in piping analysis.
Nuclear industry knowledge and experience.
Working knowledge and experience with Section III analysis, including subsections NB, NC, ND, and B31.1.
Section III Class 1 Fatigue design experience.
Experience with performing Energy Line Break Analysis.
Proficiency in piping and pipe support analysis software like PIPESTRESS, AutoPIPE, Caesar, GT STRUDL.
US PE or EIT in training certificate or Canadian P Eng.
Strong communication skills for articulating technical topics.
Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in new plant projects such as NuScale, AP1000.
Flexibility in years of experience, ideally 3-5 years minimum.
Class 1 (NB) experience is highly preferred.
Experience in Class 2 and Class 3 (NC/ND) with Section 3.
Strong data analysis capabilities and ability to create small automation scripts.
Self-starter with initiative and ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

Understand, define, and analyze safety-related nuclear piping to meet industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Utilize knowledge and experience to deliver outcomes to customers.
Work cooperatively to develop approaches for solving technical issues.
Communicate potential solutions and work status effectively.
Provide leadership and technical direction to personnel and projects.
Support procurement and subcontract activities for new plant projects.
Represent the organization at industry forums and conferences.
Maintain and develop technical design procedures for piping and pipe support analysis.
Procure, maintain, and facilitate the use of analysis software.