Senior Mechanical Engineer (Nuclear Piping & Integration)

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is a nationally recognized professional staffing firm, and we are recruiting for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to assist with Nuclear Piping & Integration design efforts within a Nuclear Steam Supply System (NSSS) design organization.

Work Status: Full Time / Remote

Annual Base Salary: $150,000 - $160,000
Citizen Status: U.S. Citizenship is required

Travel: 10-25%

Position Summary:

This direct hire position is part of the Nuclear Steam Supply System (NSSS) design engineering organization that generates technical requirements and associated design parameters for the modular advanced light water reactor (ALWR) in accordance with ASME BPVC Section III and applicable regulatory requirements. Utilizing proven state-of-the-art methodologies NSSS components are engineered to nuclear industry standards. All work within the (NSSS) design organization is completed under ASME NQA-1 quality assurance requirements and respective U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission guidelines.

Responsibilities:

• Performs complex piping design and stress analysis of ASME BPVC Section III Class 1, 2, and 3 piping systems using the Bentley AutoPIPE computer program in accordance with the requirements of NB, NC, ND-3600, respectively.
• Performs piping design and stress analysis of ASME BPVC Section III Class 1, 2, and 3 piping components using the Caesar II or ANSYS computer program in accordance with the requirements of NB-3200 (preferred).
• Performs pipe support design and stress analysis of ASME BPVC Section III NF supports using hand calculations or ANSYS computer program.
• Provides oversight and mentoring to early career engineers in the area of piping stress analysis and/or pipe support analysis.
• Performs static and dynamic analysis including response spectrum and time history analysis to calculate stresses due to deadweight, thermal expansion, thermal gradients, seismic events, and fluid transients.
• Prepare and review engineering specifications, drawings, CAD models, and other documentation that communicate the design and technical aspects of piping components associated with NSSS systems.
• • The development of Drawings and CAD models is based on collaboration with drafters and requires the engineer to reviews models that have been developed in Siemens NX.
• Leads the evaluation of design solutions (piping re-route, reconfigurations of supports, etc.) which satisfy piping stress criteria.
• Works on complex tasks in multiple and diverse areas.
• Interprets scope and project requirements.

Acquires, maintains, and develops training qualifications.

Education / Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or nuclear engineering is required.
• A professional engineer (P.E.) certification is preferred.
• 8+ years of experience with mechanical engineering design, including personal accountability for design decisions is required.
• Experience with design and stress analysis of ASME BPVC Section III piping systems in accordance with the requirements of NB, NC, or ND-3600 is required.
• Experience with the Bentley AutoPIPE design software is required.
• Experience with design and stress analysis of ASME BPVC Section III piping components using Caesar II or ANSYS computer program in accordance with the requirements of NB-3200 is required.
• Experience with ASME Section III NF (preferred).
• Must be eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810. 

NOTE:

This direct hire position requires a previous nuclear professional background.  Our client’s intent is to promote this role quickly to the next level which will require a Professional Engineer (PE) certification.  Candidates with E.I.T. status and/or pursuing a PE will be highly considered.