Piping Stress Engineer 1 (Entry-Level) - Nuclear
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. Specialty work includes vibration monitoring and analysis related to plant modifications and operating events; vibration prevention and mitigation solutions; hydraulic transient and thermal stratification evaluations; operability evaluations; qualification of piping for hydrodynamic loads; pipe rupture evaluations; pipe wall-thinning evaluations for flow-accelerated corrosion (FAC) or microbiologically induced corrosion (MIC); and pipe flaw evaluations. This entry-level position develops practical engineering skills through participation in data collection, processing, and evaluation. Under close supervision, the engineer performs limited-scope engineering calculations and analyses and supports engineering design projects. The role also involves communicating technical information and results clearly, applying accepted standards and processes, completing assignments within allocated time frames, and developing professional capabilities. 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 position does not offer U.S. work authorization sponsorship.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Aerospace, 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.
- 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 and structural designs.
- Gather data for specifications.
- Gather data and prepare simple bid tabulations.
- Gather data for reports and studies.
- Communicate technical information and results clearly and concisely for 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.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision health plans
- Life and accident insurance
- Disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Back-up daycare
- FSA and HSA
- 401(k)
- Pre-tax commuter account
- Merit scholarship program
- Employee discount program
- Corporate charitable giving program
- Tuition assistance
- First professional licensure bonus
- Employee referral bonus
- Paid annual personal/sick time
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Paid bereavement leave
- Flexible work arrangements
- Potential eligibility to participate in a yearly discretionary bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
