Piping Stress Engineer 1 (Entry-Level) - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy•Wilmington, DE

About The Position

The Piping Engineering & Analysis discipline evaluates piping systems in accordance with the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, ASME B31.1, ASME B31.7, and other applicable codes. Its specialty work includes vibration monitoring and analysis related to plant modifications and operating events, vibration prevention and mitigation solutions, hydraulic transient evaluations, thermal stratification evaluations, operability evaluations, and piping qualification for hydrodynamic loads. The discipline also conducts pipe rupture evaluations, assesses pipe wall thinning due to flow-accelerated corrosion (FAC) or microbiologically induced corrosion (MIC), and evaluates pipe flaws. In this entry-level role, the engineer develops practical engineering skills by collecting, processing, and evaluating data and performing limited-scope calculations and analyses under close supervision. The position supports engineering design projects by gathering information, preparing simple calculations and designs, and helping prepare specifications, bid tabulations, and reports or studies. The engineer communicates technical information clearly, applies accepted standards and processes, completes work within allocated time frames, and develops professional capabilities through assigned projects. Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group works on nuclear engineering, design, and licensing projects, including small modular reactors, advanced reactor technology, reactor restart projects, existing plant life extensions and digital modernization, coal-to-nuclear conversion 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 Engineering, or Structural/Civil Engineering, with an 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.
Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies where relevant to the role.

Responsibilities

Under supervision, gather data and prepare simple calculations.
Under supervision, prepare simple system and 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.
Become familiar with and apply accepted standards and processes to assigned project tasks.
Complete assignments within allocated time frames.
Develop professional capabilities on assigned projects.
Participate in collecting, processing, and evaluating engineering data and in limited-scope calculations and analyses under close supervision.