Piping Stress Engineer 1 (Entry-Level) - Nuclear (January 2027)

Sargent & Lundy•Chattanooga, TN

About The Position

This entry-level position in Sargent & Lundy’s Nuclear Power Group has a target start date of early 2027. The Piping Engineering & Analysis discipline evaluates piping systems in accordance with applicable codes, including the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, ASME B31.1, and ASME B31.7. Its specialty work includes vibration monitoring and analysis; hydraulic transient evaluations; assessments of thermal stratification, operability, hydrodynamic loads, pipe rupture, flow-accelerated corrosion, microbiologically induced corrosion, and pipe flaws. The engineer learns the practical application of engineering principles by collecting, processing, and evaluating data and performing limited-scope engineering calculations and analyses under close supervision. The position supports engineering design projects and requires clear communication of technical information, application of accepted standards and processes, completion of assignments within allocated time frames, and continued professional development. Sargent & Lundy’s Nuclear Power Group works on nuclear engineering, design, and licensing projects, including small modular reactors, advanced reactor technology, reactor restarts, existing plant life extensions and digital modernization, coal-to-nuclear initiatives, and international nuclear new-build projects. The company describes its work as supporting clean, carbon-free energy and sustainability.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Aerospace, or Structural/Civil Engineering, with emphasis in solid mechanics, structural analysis, theory of elasticity, metallurgy, and finite element analysis.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency with MS Office applications.
The employer does not sponsor employees for U.S. work authorization for this position.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or Master’s of Science from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program.
Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and designation as an Engineer in Training.
Previous related internship or co-op experience.
Familiarity with AutoPIPE and PIPESTRESS software.
Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to the role; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required unless specified elsewhere.

Responsibilities

Under supervision, gather data and prepare simple calculations.
Under supervision, prepare simple system or structural designs.
Gather data for specifications.
Gather data and prepare simple bid tabulations.
Gather data and prepare reports and studies.
Communicate technical information and results clearly and concisely so they can be used by project team members and supervisors.
Learn and apply accepted standards and processes to assigned project tasks.
Complete assignments within allocated time frames.
Develop professional capabilities through assigned projects.