Piping Stress Engineer 2 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy•Knoxville, TN

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Piping Engineering & Analysis discipline performs evaluations for piping systems in accordance with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, ASME B31.1, ASME B31.7, and other codes as applicable to the specific evaluation being performed. The Piping Engineering & Analysis discipline also performs the following specialty topics: Vibration monitoring and analysis to evaluate system operational vibrations associated with plant modifications and operating events, and to provide vibration prevention and mitigation solutions and designs. Evaluation of hydraulic transients, evaluation of piping systems for thermal stratification effects, operability evaluations, and qualification of piping for hydrodynamic loads. Pipe rupture evaluations, evaluation of pipe wall thinning due to flow accelerated corrosion (FAC) or microbiological induced corrosion (MIC), and pipe flaw evaluations. This role provides technical support on projects by performing a variety of engineering tasks such as preparing calculations, specifications, and component designs. It is technically involved in the resolution of simple design problems, with most tasks performed under minimal supervision. Associate staff support engineering design projects with responsibilities including independently preparing simple calculations and system/structural designs, gathering data for specifications and preparing simple specifications under supervision, gathering data and preparing simple bid tabulations, gathering data for reports/studies, communicating technical information and results clearly and concisely, gaining familiarity with and applying accepted standards and processes, completing assignments within allocated time frames, and developing personal capabilities to the fullest.

Requirements

BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Aerospace, or Structural/Civil Engineering, from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program, with an emphasis in solid mechanics, structural analysis, theory of elasticity, metallurgy, and finite element analysis
1 or more years of engineering experience
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Passed F.E. exam
Familiarity with AutoPIPE or PIPESTRESS software
Programming or scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate calculations, design checks, reporting, or data transformation
Additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other training in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that helps you apply automation or agentic AI to real engineering problems.

Responsibilities

Provides technical support on projects by performing a variety of engineering tasks such as preparing calculations, specifications, and component designs.
Is technically involved in the resolution of simple design problems.
Independently prepares simple calculations.
Independently prepares simple system/structural designs.
Gathers data for specifications and prepares simple specifications under supervision.
Gathers data and prepares simple bid tabulations.
Gathers data for reports/studies.
Communicates technical information and results in a clear and concise manner that is usable by other project team members and supervisors.
Gains familiarity with and applies the accepted standards and processes to assigned project tasks.
Completes assignments within allocated time frames.
Develops personal capabilities to the fullest on assigned projects, in order to grow professionally.
Take engineering problems from issue to solution using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs.
Build or use automation to create calculations, summarize technical documents, or draft design documentation, including appropriate use of agentic AI tools, with strong engineering judgment and verification of results.