Piping Stress Engineer 3 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy•Washington, DC

20h•$74,353 - $113,595•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 specialty topics including vibration monitoring and analysis, evaluation of hydraulic transients, thermal stratification effects, operability evaluations, qualification of piping for hydrodynamic loads, pipe rupture evaluations, evaluation of pipe wall thinning, and pipe flaw evaluations. This position provides technical support on projects by performing engineering tasks such as preparing calculations, specifications, and component designs. Most tasks are performed under minimal supervision. Mid-level staff support engineering design projects with responsibilities including preparing complex calculations, reviewing simple calculations and designs, preparing documented design input for drawing production, preparing specifications for balance of plant equipment, preparing bid evaluations for single components, and preparing simple reports/studies. The role also involves providing input to project budgets, schedules, and work plans, monitoring work to ensure completion within budget and on schedule, and using effective communication skills to convey information to project team members and managers. Communication with vendors is done via clearly written and complete specifications. The engineer applies accepted standards and processes, completes work assignments within schedule, and may mentor entry-level engineers. This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week.

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
3 or more years of relevant experience
Knowledge of ASME B31.1 and ASME B&PV Section III piping codes
Knowledge of the design, selection, and application of pipe supporting elements
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

P.E. license
Working knowledge of commercially available piping products and their application
The ability to navigate a 3D CAD model
Experience with AutoPIPE or PIPESTRESS software
Knowledge of gas dynamics and hydraulic transients
Knowledge of pipe condition assessment
Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to their role
Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant

Responsibilities

Performs evaluations for piping systems in accordance with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, ASME B31.1, ASME B31.7, and other applicable codes.
Performs vibration monitoring and analysis to evaluate system operational vibrations and provide vibration prevention and mitigation solutions and designs.
Evaluates hydraulic transients, piping systems for thermal stratification effects, operability, and qualifies piping for hydrodynamic loads.
Conducts pipe rupture evaluations, evaluates pipe wall thinning due to flow accelerated corrosion (FAC) or microbiological induced corrosion (MIC), and performs pipe flaw evaluations.
Provides technical support on projects by preparing calculations, specifications, and component designs.
Resolves simple design problems.
Prepares complex calculations and reviews simple calculations.
Reviews simple system/structural designs.
Prepares, under supervision, documented design input for drawing production (i.e., P&IDs and Master Diagrams).
Prepares specifications for most balance of plant equipment.
Prepares bid evaluations for single components and calculations to support economic evaluations.
Solicits data from vendors.
Prepares simple reports/studies.
Provides input to project budgets, schedules, and project work plans.
Monitors own work to ensure it is completed within budget and on schedule.
Uses effective written and oral communication skills to convey information to project team members and managers.
Presents written technical information in a clear and concise manner in all deliverables.
Communicates with vendors via clearly written and complete specifications.
Applies accepted standards and processes to assigned project tasks.
Completes work assignments within established schedule.
May mentor entry-level engineers.