Piping Stress Engineer 1 (Entry-Level) - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy•Chattanooga, TN

11d•$62,998 - $90,586

About The Position

The Piping Stress Engineer 1 is an entry-level role in Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group. The position provides practical experience applying engineering principles through collecting, processing, and evaluating data, and performing engineering calculations and analyses of limited scope under close supervision. The role supports engineering design projects and develops familiarity with accepted standards and processes while completing assignments within allocated time frames and building professional capabilities. 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; vibration prevention and mitigation solutions; hydraulic transient and thermal stratification evaluations; operability evaluations; hydrodynamic load qualification; pipe rupture evaluations; pipe wall-thinning evaluations related to flow-accelerated corrosion or microbiologically induced corrosion; and pipe flaw evaluations. Sargent & Lundy's 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 nuclear plants, coal-to-nuclear initiatives, and international nuclear new-build projects. The company describes its work as supporting clean, carbon-free energy and emissions reduction. The listed 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 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 but not required unless specifically identified 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.