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

Sargent & Lundy•Chicago, IL

About The Position

This entry-level role in Sargent & Lundy’s Nuclear Power Group has a target start date of 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 evaluations; thermal stratification evaluations; operability evaluations; qualification of piping for hydrodynamic loads; pipe rupture evaluations; pipe wall-thinning evaluations due to flow-accelerated or microbiologically induced corrosion; and pipe flaw evaluations. The engineer learns to apply engineering principles through collecting, processing, and evaluating data, and performs limited-scope engineering calculations and analyses under close supervision. Entry-level staff support engineering design projects by gathering data, preparing simple calculations and designs, compiling information for specifications, bid tabulations, and reports or studies, and communicating technical information clearly to project teams and supervisors. The role applies accepted standards and processes, completes assignments within allocated time frames, and develops professional capabilities through assigned project work. Sargent & Lundy’s Nuclear Power Group works on nuclear engineering, design, and licensing, including small modular reactors, advanced reactor technology, reactor restarts, existing plant life extensions and digital modernization, coal-to-nuclear initiatives, and international nuclear projects. The company describes its work as supporting carbon-free energy and reducing emissions. The position does not offer U.S. work-authorization sponsorship. Compensation is listed as $62,998–$90,586, with eligible positions potentially including a yearly discretionary bonus. The company offers comprehensive benefits and flexible work arrangements.

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 Microsoft 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 Engineer in Training designation.
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.

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.