Sr Valve Engineer

Position Summary

Analyzes, researches, designs, and tests component parts, processes, or systems to develop new and/or improve core products. Designs products or systems of diverse/difficult scope and complexity using engineering principles based on assigned engineering domain (e.g. mechanical; electrical; chemical, etc.). Develops and recommends solutions to a variety of complex engineering requirements to ensure that design objectives are met, including required program scope, cost and schedule constraints.

Projects at this level are assigned to develop in-depth knowledge and skills and to build knowledge of the organization, processes, and customers.

• Analyze, research, design, and test component parts, processes, or systems to develop new and/or improve core products.
• Develop complex conceptual and detailed design specifications by analyzing product performance and customer requirements, investigating design factors such as function, materials, performance, interchangeability, non‑recurring and recurring cost, operational efficiency, and contractual requirements.
• Apply scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure the outcome and consequence of design alternatives, interpret and validate test results for accuracy and precision, and oversee product acceptance procedures and parameters to achieve customer and product reliability and safety standards.
• Complete technical project elements (e.g., preparation of product or system layout; defining system architecture; creating software development plans) as assigned.
• Contribute to project milestones: create functional diagrams and system layouts; review detailed drawings and schematics; define data structure, interfaces and programming logic; analyze material requirements; research customer data item requirements.
• Review product specifications and/or modifications to ensure clarity, completeness, form, fit, function, and conformity to standards and procedures; troubleshoot design errors and recommend revisions, engineering change orders, and improvements.
• Provide technical information for review with product engineering teams applying consistent engineering practices, standards, and documentation methods; write supporting documentation for procedures and technical reports.
• Conduct complex analysis and devise tests to validate performance in the development of new products, methods, materials or processes; generate detailed reports, create customer proposals and presentations, and publish findings and/or results.
• Compile and analyze operation, test, and research data, develop acceptance, engineering evaluation, development and qualification/certification test plans, procedures, and reports.
• Communicate with customers to identify new business opportunities, present product capabilities, and clarify customers’ technical requirements; write technical proposals for customers by reviewing and interpreting specifications and requirements.
• Mentor or serve as a resource to share specialized knowledge with others, establish goals and objectives and track performance required to complete projects.
• Update professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical publications, and/or participating in professional associations.

• Bachelor’s degree (BS) in engineering or a science technical discipline (or Professional Engineer (PE) certificate);
  Master’s degree (MS) preferred.
• Valve Engineer with Power Generation experience preferred.
• Experience with ASME B16.34, ASME 31.3, and API 6A preferred.
• 7‑9 years of related experience; proven ability to perform essential functions of the job.
• Thorough in‑depth knowledge of engineering domain principles, concepts, product standards, techniques, industry practices, regulations, and policies; knowledge of other related engineering areas.
• Valve Design Experience highly preferred.
• Ability to investigate and implement new technologies.
• Proficient with engineering design and analysis tools (e.g., CAD/CAE, FEA or other standard software packages; may require specialized software applications or languages).
• Proficient with standard project management tools and…