Senior Mechanical Engineer - Nuclear Pipe Stress

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Nuclear Pipe Stress

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As a nuclear senior stress engineer on the Mechanical Piping Team, this professional will function as a technical expert or in a lead role. In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead design execution efforts, along with:

• Perform, verify, and direct others to perform piping stress analysis to ensure conformance to ASME Section III, ASME B31.1, and associated ASME Standards, as well as both client and jurisdictional requirements for nuclear pressure piping.
• Detailed stress analysis of metallic piping, evaluating conditions such as: elevated temperature service, piping loads at sensitive equipment such as steam turbines, pumps, compressors/expanders and air‑cooled heat exchangers, pulsating service, flow‑induced vibration, and transient loads.
• Ability to coordinate work between domestic and international offices. Assign tasks to and coordinate with other internal/external team members on complex projects.
• Initiate contact with other disciplines as needed to identify and coordinate details of the work.
• Prepare purchase specifications and administer pipe support purchase order contracts with domestic and international suppliers.
• Prepare and qualify pipe support designs satisfying all code and project requirements.
• Actively seek to understand client interests and drivers through normal client contact and through interaction and communication with project leadership.
• Expand knowledge in other disciplines and/or functional areas and provide mentoring and training to junior engineers.
• Travel to job sites for walkdowns and hanger inspections for both existing and new‑build facilities.

• Minimum 15 years of experience relevant to nuclear pipe stress analysis and piping design.
• Technical depth with ASME BPVC Section III‑1 NB (Class
  1), NCD (Class 2 & Class
  3), and NF (Supports), ASME NQA‑1, ASME B31.1 Power Piping Code, and related design guides and standards.
• Intermediate knowledge of ASME BPVC Section III, Division 5 (High Temperature Reactors).
• Working knowledge of ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code Sections I, II, and VIII.
• Working knowledge of API, ASTM, and AWWA specifications.
• Working knowledge of AutoPIPE stress analysis software.
• Intermediate knowledge of ANSYS Mechanical and basic FEA principles.
• Proficiency in procurement and contract administration, project controls, and estimating.
• Advanced ability to interpret engineering deliverables.
• Experience supervising large project teams across multiple projects.

Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering from a recognized accredited program or equivalent experience, minimum of 11 years related work experience, and the ability to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (criminal/civil background check, drug screen, motor vehicle records, etc.). Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries.

• Typical office environment, prolonged periods of sitting and computer use, and the professional would ideally be able to maintain focus and attention to detail throughout the workday.
• Physical tasks during site visits, including crouching, grasping, and standing/walking for extended periods of time.
• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.

We offer competitive compensation; 401(k) match and benefits that start day 1, flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time. Additional benefits include a company‑matched 401(k) plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre‑taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan, and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may be eligible for a performance‑based bonus program.

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