Piping Engineering Consultant 2 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy•Wilmington, DE

3d•$145,310 - $222,001•Hybrid

About The Position

The Piping Engineering Consultant 2 provides senior-level technical direction and supervision to project team members in the piping discipline. The role establishes discipline task schedules and budgets, coordinates work across disciplines, and is responsible for completing project deliverables in accordance with technical, quality, and project controls expectations. The consultant serves as a technical liaison with clients and a lead technical resource on projects. The role supports piping engineering and analysis evaluations under applicable codes, including ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, ASME B31.1, and ASME B31.7. Specialty work may include vibration monitoring and analysis, vibration prevention and mitigation, hydraulic transient evaluations, thermal stratification evaluations, operability evaluations, and qualification of piping for hydrodynamic loads. Other areas include pipe rupture evaluations, assessment of pipe wall thinning from flow-accelerated or microbiologically induced corrosion, and pipe flaw evaluations. Lead engineering responsibilities include reviewing complex calculations and approving simple calculations; providing technical guidance; reviewing, preparing, and approving system and structural designs; reviewing drawings and design inputs; coordinating design and engineering interfaces; preparing and reviewing specifications, bid evaluations, reports, and studies; and supporting vendor negotiations and client change-order evaluations. The position follows a hybrid work schedule and requires in-office work three days per week. Sargent & Lundy does not sponsor employees for U.S. work authorization for this position.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Aerospace, or Structural/Civil Engineering from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program.
Degree 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 ADP.
Experience or interest in using 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 discipline task schedules and budgets to meet overall project requirements.
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 the client and lead technical resource on projects.
Perform piping system evaluations in accordance with applicable codes, including ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, ASME B31.1, and ASME B31.7.
Perform vibration monitoring and analysis and develop vibration prevention and mitigation solutions and designs.
Evaluate hydraulic transients, thermal stratification, operability, and piping qualification for hydrodynamic loads.
Perform pipe rupture, pipe wall thinning, and pipe flaw evaluations.
Review complex calculations and approve simple calculations; provide technical guidance and ensure calculations are technically sound and 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 and complex system or structure design inputs; define client expectations for drawings and coordinate design-engineering interfaces.
Participate in design reviews to ensure quality, constructability, and operability.
Prepare and review major system, installation, and material specifications, including technical and commercial requirements and vendor-submittal schedules.
Prepare bid evaluations for complex systems and installation scopes, participate in vendor bid negotiations, and potentially evaluate client change orders.
Prepare and review complex single-discipline reports and studies, participate in multidisciplinary reports, and review studies and reports for sound conclusions, cost-effectiveness, and clear communication.