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Sargent & Lundy · 4 hours ago

Senior Piping Stress Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$82K/yr - $126K/yr

5+ years exp

Sargent & Lundy is a trusted leader in nuclear engineering, design, and licensing, with expertise in various nuclear projects. The Senior Piping Stress Engineer will be responsible for piping analysis work and will collaborate with multiple engineering disciplines to ensure effective design and implementation of piping systems.

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Responsibilities

In this position, you will be responsible for piping analysis work on new and existing generation nuclear projects, and will interface with systems engineering, structural engineering, piping design, and support design groups, for the design of piping systems and pipe supporting elements

Reconciliation of pipe stress reports for as-built conditions

Prepare analytical reports determining the reactions of piping on equipment and structures

Interpret and apply code requirements

Review proposed piping support systems, identify issues, and recommend appropriate, cost-effective solutions

Interface and exchange engineering details between external contacts including equipment suppliers, clients, and installation contractors

Manage workload to meet project commitments

Consult with client and others on field-related issues including follow-up reports or design modifications

Coordinate and provide guidance to other engineers, project managers, client personnel, and suppliers to ensure a complete and timely design

Develop your career via peer-learning through sharing of knowledge with other experienced engineers by way of S&L’s systems of process and associated 'Communities of Practice'

Provide guidance as a mentor in the development of less experienced engineers

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringPiping AnalysisASME B31.1 KnowledgeFinite Element AnalysisPipe Support DesignCAESAR IIAutoPIPECommunication SkillsMentoring

Required

BS in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Aerospace, or Structural Engineering, from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program, with an emphasis in solid mechanics, structural analysis, theory of elasticity, metallurgy, and finite element analysis

5 or more years creating computer piping analysis models and interpreting results for code compliance

Must have knowledge of ASME B31.1 and ASME B&PV Section III piping codes (knowledge of B31.1 1967 Edition and B&PV Section III 1971 through Summer 1973 Addenda is preferred)

Knowledge of the design, selection, and application of pipe supporting elements

Working knowledge of commercially available piping products and their application

Strong written and verbal communication skills required

Preferred

P.E. license is desired

MS in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Aerospace, or Structural Engineering, from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program

Experience with CAESAR II and/or AutoPIPE Pipe Stress Analysis software

Experience with ANSYS Workbench and Mechanical ADP

Knowledge of gas dynamics and hydraulic transients is desirable

Knowledge of pipe condition assessment is a plus