Senior Piping Stress Engineer - Nuclear

Senior Piping Stress Engineer 2 - Nuclear

Senior Piping Stress Engineer 2 - Nuclear at Sargent & Lundy provides senior-level technical support in piping engineering and analysis, conducting evaluations in accordance with ASME B31.1, B31.7, and ASME B&PV Section III codes. The role includes specialty topics such as vibration monitoring, hydraulic transients, pipe rupture and corrosion evaluation, and thermal stratification effects.

• Prepare and review complex calculations for piping systems.
• Review simple and complex system or structural designs and prepare detailed system designs.
• Prepare documented design input for drawing production (e.g., P&IDs and master diagrams) and review design input for simple systems or structures; perform engineering review of drawings.
• Prepare and review equipment specifications and material specifications.
• Prepare bid evaluations for systems and larger components, support economic evaluations, and solicit vendor data.
• Prepare simple reports and studies.
• Develop single-discipline or simple-scope project budgets, schedules, and project work plans; monitor work to ensure completion within budget and on schedule.
• Provide input to simple proposals.
• Use effective written and oral communication skills to convey information to project team members and managers; present technical information clearly and concisely in all deliverables.
• Prepare reports and deliverables that meet client requirements; communicate clearly in client meetings and summarize meeting notes in a timely manner.

This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and requires in‑office work three days per week.

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Aerospace, or Structural/Civil Engineering from an ABET‑approved program, with emphasis in solid mechanics, structural analysis, elasticity, metallurgy, and finite element analysis.
• Seven or more years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of ASME B31.1 and ASME B&PV Section III piping codes.
• Knowledge of design, selection, and application of pipe supporting elements.
• Familiarity with commercially available piping products and their application.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• P.E. license.
• 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.

• 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

$95,840.00 – $

Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our 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 commercial reactor restart projects. Our work supports life extensions and digital modernization of existing nuclear plants, coal‑to‑nuclear conversion initiatives, and international nuclear new‑build projects.

With a commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability, we provide cutting‑edge solutions that power communities worldwide while reducing emissions.

Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.