Piping Engineer

We’re seeking a Piping Engineer with nuclear industry experience to support piping design, analysis, and engineering change work for both existing power plants and new plant systems. This role requires a strong mechanical engineering foundation, hands-on piping calculation experience, and the ability to develop technical design deliverables that support safe, compliant, and effective plant operations.

The right person will be comfortable working on piping system modifications, performing engineering calculations, developing isometrics, and supporting design change packages in a highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform piping engineering calculations to support system design, modifications, and plant change activities
• Analyze changes to existing power plants as well as new plant systems
• Develop piping isometrics and related engineering design documents
• Prepare design recommendations, technical specifications, and design change packages
• Evaluate piping system layouts, supports, and modifications for constructability, operability, and code compliance
• Support engineering assessments related to plant upgrades, retrofits, and system improvements
• Work with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure piping designs integrate with broader plant systems
• Review and interpret technical requirements, plant standards, and project criteria
• Provide technical support during design development, document preparation, and implementation phases
• Ensure work is completed in accordance with nuclear quality, safety, and regulatory requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, BSME, required
• 5 to 15 years of piping engineering experience
• Nuclear industry experience is required
• Strong piping background with the ability to perform engineering calculations
• Experience developing isometrics, specifications, and design change packages
• Experience supporting modifications to existing power plants and engineering for new plant systems
• Well versed in a variety of engineering and analysis software systems
• Strong understanding of piping design principles, system analysis, and engineering documentation
• Ability to work within a regulated engineering environment with high documentation standards

Preferred Background

• Experience supporting plant modification and retrofit projects
• Familiarity with nuclear design processes, engineering change procedures, and plant documentation requirements
• Ability to provide practical design recommendations based on plant conditions and technical constraints
• Strong communication and coordination skills across engineering disciplines

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Employment Eligibility:
If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.