Piping Stress Engineer 2 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy•Wilmington, DE

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Piping Engineering & Analysis discipline evaluates piping systems in accordance with applicable codes, including ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, ASME B31.1, and ASME B31.7. Specialty work includes vibration monitoring and analysis, vibration prevention and mitigation solutions, hydraulic transient evaluations, thermal stratification evaluations, operability evaluations, and qualification of piping for hydrodynamic loads. The discipline also performs pipe rupture evaluations, assessments of pipe wall thinning caused by flow-accelerated corrosion (FAC) or microbiologically induced corrosion (MIC), and pipe flaw evaluations. In this position, you will provide technical support on projects by performing engineering tasks such as preparing calculations, specifications, and component designs. You will participate in resolving simple design problems, with most tasks performed under minimal supervision. Responsibilities include preparing simple calculations and system or structural designs independently; gathering data for specifications and preparing simple specifications under supervision; preparing bid tabulations and gathering data for reports and studies; and communicating technical information and results clearly to project team members and supervisors. You will apply accepted standards and processes, complete assignments within allocated time frames, and develop your capabilities through assigned project work. The position follows a hybrid schedule and requires in-office work three days per week. The role is part of Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group, which works on nuclear engineering, design, and licensing projects, including small modular reactors, advanced reactor technology, nuclear plant life extensions and digital modernization, coal-to-nuclear conversion initiatives, reactor restarts, and international nuclear new-build projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's or master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Aerospace Engineering, or Structural/Civil Engineering from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program.
Degree emphasis in solid mechanics, structural analysis, theory of elasticity, metallurgy, and finite element analysis.
At least 1 year of engineering experience.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Passed the F.E. exam.
Familiarity with AutoPIPE or PIPESTRESS software.
Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies relevant to the role; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required.

Responsibilities

Perform piping-system evaluations in accordance with applicable ASME codes and other relevant codes.
Perform or support vibration monitoring and analysis, and develop vibration prevention and mitigation solutions and designs.
Evaluate hydraulic transients, thermal stratification effects, operability, and piping qualification for hydrodynamic loads.
Perform pipe rupture, pipe wall thinning due to FAC or MIC, and pipe flaw evaluations.
Prepare calculations, specifications, and component designs to support engineering projects.
Resolve simple design problems.
Independently prepare simple calculations and simple system or structural designs.
Gather data for specifications and prepare simple specifications under supervision.
Gather data and prepare simple bid tabulations.
Gather data for reports and studies.
Communicate technical information and results clearly and concisely to project team members and supervisors.
Apply accepted standards and processes to assigned project tasks and complete assignments within allocated time frames.
Develop professional capabilities through assigned project work.