Mechanical Engineer - Nuclear Pipe Stress

Mechanical Engineer - Nuclear Pipe Stress

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• Perform, verify, and direct others to perform piping stress analysis to ensure conformance to ASME Section III, ASME B31.1, and associated ASME Standards.
• 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.
• Coordinate work between domestic and international offices and 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, providing mentoring and training to junior engineers.
• Travel to job sites for walkdowns and hanger inspections for both existing and new‑build facilities.

The Mechanical Engineering Department is a global team that delivers high quality, on time design and services projects in the areas of Power, Gas, Fuels & Chemicals, Water and Waste Water, Data Centers, and Mining including everything mechanically related to Process and Power projects. The Mechanical Piping design team at Black & Veatch specializes in piping design and stress analysis for mechanical systems.

• Minimum 5 years of experience relevant to nuclear pipe stress analysis and piping design.
• Technical depth in the ASME B31.1 Power Piping Code, and applicable design guides and standards related to piping design.
• Knowledge of ASME BPVC Section III-1 NB (Class
  1), NCD (Class 2 &
  3), NF (Supports), and ASME NQA-1.
• Knowledge of ASME BPVC Section III, Division 5 (High Temperature Reactors).
• Knowledge of other design standards such as API, ASTM, and AWWA.
• Experience with AutoPIPE stress analysis software.
• Knowledge of ANSYS Mechanical and basic FEA principles.
• Familiarity with procurement and contract administration.
• Knowledge of project controls and estimating procedures.
• Ability to interpret engineering deliverables.

Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited program. Minimum of 5 years related work experience. U.S. citizenship required. Must complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements such as background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle record search.

Professional Engineer (P.E.) preferred or in active pursuit.

• Typical office environment with prolonged periods of sitting and computer use; focus and attention to detail required.
• Physical tasks during site visits, including crouching, grasping, and standing/walking.
• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days based on manager discretion and performance.

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