Lead Piping Analysis Engineer
Job Summary
The Lead Piping Engineer works within the Mechanical Analysis team to perform complex analyses on reactor systems and components. This role involves piping evaluations, stress analyses, and load determinations to ensure performance and regulatory compliance. The engineer will provide technical leadership, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues.
Responsibilities
- Perform piping evaluations, stress and seismic analyses
- Define and analyze piping and pipe support designs
- Provide technical leadership and project direction
- Mentor and coach less experienced engineers
- Develop and maintain technical design procedures
Required Skills
- ASME Section III analysis (NB, NC/ND, NF)
- Piping analysis software (PIPESTRESS, AutoPIPE, Caesar, GT STRUDL)
- Mechanical or Structural Engineering degree
- Strong technical communication and problem-solving skills
- Experience with U.S. export-controlled environments
Job Details
Essential Responsibilities:
- Understand, define and analyze piping and pipe supports to meet industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Utilize knowledge and experience to solve and deliver outcomes to customers.
- Work cooperatively throughout the organization to develop approaches for solving technical issues and communicate solutions effectively.
- Provide leadership and technical direction to personnel and projects.
- Support procurement and subcontract activities, as needed.
- Represent the organization at industry forums such as ASME meetings.
- Maintain and develop technical design procedures associated with piping and pipe support analysis activities.
- Responsible for the delivery of high-quality engineering analyses, engage customers to define scope, review results, and discuss technical risks.
- Liaise with customers, in partnership with engineering leadership and project management.
- Interface with cross-functional teams and departments necessary to complete assigned activities.
- Improve areas of project execution and department management through lean methodology and Design to Cost principles.
- Provide clear and complete analysis documentation in accordance with engineering procedures.
- Coach and mentor less experienced engineers to increase overall knowledge while assuring a successful outcome.
- Perform and support analyses of other mechanical components and structures based on the team's need.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Minimum Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Structural Engineering (Other Engineering Disciplines may be acceptable based on work experience).
- Minimum 5 years of experience in piping and/or pipe supports analysis.
- This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.