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

Sargent & Lundy•Chicago, IL

7d•$62,998 - $90,586

About The Position

This entry-level role is in Sargent & Lundy’s Nuclear Power Group, with a target start date in early 2027. The Piping Engineering & Analysis discipline evaluates piping systems under applicable codes, including ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, ASME B31.1, and ASME B31.7. Its specialty work includes vibration monitoring and analysis; vibration prevention and mitigation; hydraulic transient and thermal stratification evaluations; operability evaluations; qualification of piping for hydrodynamic loads; pipe rupture evaluations; assessment of pipe wall thinning from flow-accelerated corrosion or microbiologically induced corrosion; and pipe flaw evaluations. The position develops practical engineering skills through supervised participation in data collection, processing, and evaluation, and through engineering calculations and analyses of limited scope. Entry-level staff support engineering design projects by gathering data, preparing simple calculations and designs, contributing to specifications, bid tabulations, reports, and studies, and communicating technical information clearly to project colleagues and supervisors. The role involves applying accepted standards and processes, completing assignments within allocated time frames, and developing professional capabilities. The Nuclear Power Group works on nuclear engineering, design, and licensing, including small modular reactors, advanced reactor technology, reactor restart projects, life extensions and digital modernization of existing plants, coal-to-nuclear conversion initiatives, and international nuclear new-build projects. Sargent & Lundy describes its work as supporting clean, carbon-free energy and reducing emissions. The target start date is early 2027. The stated compensation range is $62,998–$90,586. Eligible positions include a base salary or hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package; employees may also be eligible for a yearly discretionary bonus. The company does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Aerospace Engineering, 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.

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; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required unless otherwise identified.

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 project work.
Participate in piping-system evaluations and analyses within the Piping Engineering & Analysis discipline, under close supervision and for work of limited scope.