Senior Piping Stress Engineer - Nuclear

Overview

Description and scope:
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. The discipline also covers specialty topics such as vibration monitoring and analysis, hydraulic transients and thermal stratification, operability evaluations, hydrodynamic loads, pipe rupture evaluations, and wall thinning due to FAC or MIC.

• Provides senior-level technical support by performing a variety of engineering tasks, including preparing and reviewing calculations and complex designs responsive to project needs.
• Monitors the work of assigned staff to ensure requirements are met.
• Prepares and reviews complex calculations; reviews simple system/structural designs and prepares complex system designs.
• Prepares documented design input for drawing production (e.g., P&IDs and Master Diagrams) and reviews input for simple systems/structures; performs engineering review of drawings.
• Prepares and reviews equipment specifications and material specifications.
• Prepares bid evaluations for systems and larger components; prepares calculations to support economic evaluations; solicits data from vendors.
• Prepares and reviews simple reports/studies.
• Develops single-discipline, simple-scope project budgets, schedules, and project work plans; monitors own work to ensure it is completed within budget and on schedule.
• Provides single-discipline input to simple proposals; uses effective written and oral communication to convey information to project team members and managers; presents written technical information clearly in all deliverables.
• Prepares reports and deliverables that meet client requirements and communicates clearly in meetings with clients, summarizing meeting notes in a timely manner.
• This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week.

Essential

Skills and Experience:

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Aerospace, or Structural/Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program, with emphasis in solid mechanics, structural analysis, theory of elasticity, metallurgy, and finite element analysis
• 5 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
• Working knowledge of commercially available piping products and their application
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Valued but Not Required

Skills and Experience:

• 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
• Experience with ANSYS Workbench and Mechanical ADP

Award-Winning Benefits:
At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned recognition as a Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

• Health Plans:
  Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back-Up Daycare
• FSA & 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 (PST)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements

Compensation Range: $82,380.00 - $

Transparency Statement:
Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with local and state regulations. Total compensation includes base salary or hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package. Eligible employees may participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.

Join Sargent & Lundy s Nuclear Power Group and be part of a team driving the future of clean, carbon-free energy. Since 1954, we have been a trusted leader in nuclear engineering, design, and licensing, with expertise spanning small modular reactors (SMRs), advanced reactor technology (ART), and first-of-a-kind nuclear restart projects. Our work supports life extensions and digital modernization of existing nuclear plants, coal-to-nuclear conversions with the Department of State, and international nuclear new-build projects.

We are committed to safety, innovation, and sustainability, providing cutting-edge solutions that power communities worldwide while reducing emissions.