Senior Piping Engineer

Overview

Senior Piping Engineer role at Beyond New Horizons (BNH), LLC.

Location:

Arnold AFB, TN. Job family: O-Engineering. Function/Branch:
Engineering/Design and Manufacturing. Directorate:
Engineering & Technical Support. Position Type:
Regular, Full Time.

Pay Type:

Exempt. Grade: L09 (OB0915) - L10 (OB1015). Salary Range: $105,000 - $177,000 per year.

Beyond New Horizons (BNH) is a vital component of the national defense infrastructure, responsible for the design, construction, and operation of cutting-edge aerospace ground test facilities. We offer a challenging and rewarding environment where your expertise will have a significant impact.

Open to external candidates only.

• Full Lifecycle Piping Design:
  Lead and execute all phases of process piping and piping system design, from initial concept to final commissioning, ensuring adherence to requirements and industry best practices
  • Generate creative and feasible design concepts for piping systems based on operational needs and technical requirements
  • Develop preliminary designs, including process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams, equipment layouts, and material selections
  • Refine preliminary designs, performing detailed calculations, selecting components, and creating detailed drawings and specifications
  • Finalize designs based on reviews, analysis, and feedback, creating comprehensive documentation for fabrication, installation, and testing
  • Provide on-site support during installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities; ensure accurate as-built drawings and documentation are created
• Industry Code Compliance:
  Ensure all designs comply with relevant industry codes and standards (e.g., ASME B31.1, B31.3, B&PV codes)
• Risk Management:
  
  Conduct comprehensive risk assessments throughout the design process, identifying potential hazards and developing mitigation strategies. Present design decisions and analysis clearly in risk assessment formats to peers, management, and DoD clients
• Collaboration and Teamwork:
  Work with a multi-disciplinary team including design engineers, drafters, systems and reliability engineers, and plant and facility operations engineers. Foster a positive and collaborative work environment
• Fabrication and Installation Support:
  Collaborate with fabrication and installation engineering teams and crafts personnel to ensure designs are practical, constructible, maintainable, and efficiently implemented in the field
• Mentorship and Development:
  Mentor and guide junior and fellow senior engineering personnel, promoting professional growth
• Innovation and Technology Adoption:
  Champion the adoption of advanced technologies and design innovations to enhance understanding and communication of design concepts
• Digital Transformation:
  Contribute to the migration from 2D design to a digital enterprise environment, including 3D design, BIM, and digital twins
• Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE):
  Support the transition of design information into modeling and simulation frameworks to assist operations, maintenance, reliability, and MBSE initiatives
• Foster an open, trusting, communicative, and team-oriented work environment
• Wear company-issued PPE as directed and per policy
• Perform other related duties as required

• B.S. in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering with at least 8 years of demonstrated success in the design, analysis, and implementation of piping and/or process piping systems
• Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance and AEDC local area network access
• U.S. Citizenship required

• Extensive knowledge of piping and/or process piping design principles, including fluid mechanics, heat transfer, stress analysis, materials selection, and piping component selection
• Experience with design of complex process systems including pumps, valves, heat exchangers, pressure vessels, and related equipment
• Strong knowledge of industry codes and standards (ASME B31.1, B31.3, B&PV codes)
• Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, Caesar II, Plant 3D, Applied Flow Technology (AFT); FEA software experience is highly desirable
• Proven ability to conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies
• Experience with high-temperature (over 2000°F), cryogenics, flammable fluids, severe cyclic conditions, pipe stress analysis, pipe hanger selection, and supports
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences
• Proven ability to work effectively in a collaborative team
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for complex engineering challenges
• Advanced degree is a plus (S. in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering) with minimum 5 years direct piping and/or process piping design experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Active Department of Defense Secret clearance

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• PTO and federally recognized holidays

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