Piping Engineering Consultant 2 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy•Wilmington, DE

1d•$145,310 - $222,001•Hybrid

About The Position

The Piping Engineering Consultant 2 supports the Piping Engineering & Analysis discipline, which evaluates piping systems under applicable codes, including ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, ASME B31.1, and ASME B31.7. Specialty work includes vibration monitoring and analysis; hydraulic transient evaluations; thermal stratification assessments; operability evaluations; hydrodynamic load qualification; pipe rupture evaluations; assessment of pipe wall thinning caused by flow-accelerated corrosion or microbiologically induced corrosion; and pipe flaw evaluations. The role provides senior-level technical direction and supervision to project team members in the discipline, establishes task schedules and budgets, coordinates across disciplines, and is accountable for technically sound, quality project deliverables that meet project controls expectations. It serves as a technical liaison with clients and a lead technical resource on projects. The position supports engineering design projects by reviewing complex calculations and approving simple calculations; guiding project team members; and preparing, reviewing, and approving system and structural designs. It also reviews drawings and design inputs, coordinates design interfaces, participates in design reviews, and prepares and reviews system, installation, and material specifications. Additional work includes defining technical and commercial requirements for vendor submittals, preparing bid evaluations, participating in vendor negotiations, evaluating client change orders, and preparing or reviewing technical reports and studies. The role follows a hybrid schedule and requires working in the office three days per week. Sargent & Lundy does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Aerospace, or Structural/Civil Engineering from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program.
Emphasis in solid mechanics, structural analysis, theory of elasticity, metallurgy, and finite element analysis.
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
10 or more years of relevant experience.
Extensive knowledge of ASME B31.1 and ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section III piping codes.
Knowledge of the design, selection, and application of pipe supporting elements.
Working knowledge of commercially available piping products and their applications.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Ability to navigate a 3D CAD model.
Experience with AutoPIPE or PIPESTRESS software.
Knowledge of gas dynamics and hydraulic transients.
Knowledge of pipe condition assessment.
Experience with ANSYS Workbench and Mechanical APDL.
Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies where relevant to the role.

Responsibilities

Provide senior-level technical direction and supervision to project team members in the piping discipline.
Establish project task schedules and budgets for the discipline and coordinate activities between disciplines.
Ensure successful completion of project deliverables in accordance with technical, quality, and project-controls expectations.
Serve as a technical liaison with clients and a lead technical resource on projects.
Evaluate piping systems in accordance with applicable codes, including ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, ASME B31.1, and ASME B31.7.
Perform specialty piping evaluations, including vibration monitoring and analysis, hydraulic transients, thermal stratification, operability, hydrodynamic loads, pipe rupture, pipe wall thinning, and pipe flaws.
Review complex calculations and approve simple calculations; provide technical guidance and ensure calculations meet project requirements.
Review and approve simple system or structural designs and prepare and review complex designs for completeness, accuracy, quality, constructability, and operability.
Perform engineering reviews of drawings, review design input for complex systems or structures, and define client expectations for drawings.
Coordinate the interface between design and engineering and participate in design reviews.
Prepare and review major system, installation, and material specifications.
Define technical and commercial requirements, including schedules for vendor submittals needed as design input.
Prepare bid evaluations for complex systems and installation scopes and participate in vendor bid negotiations.
Evaluate change orders on behalf of clients when needed.
Prepare and review complex single-discipline reports and studies, participate in multidisciplinary reports, and review reports and studies for technically sound, cost-effective, clear conclusions.