Civil/Structural Engineer 3 (Piping & Pipe Support)

Job Title: Civil/Structural Engineer 3 (Piping & Pipe Support)

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting direct hire opportunity for Civil/Structural Engineer 3 (Piping & Pipe Support) with our client that is fully remote.

Job Description:

This position performs design and analysis of the Nuclear Steam Supply System (NSSS) pipe systems in accordance with ASME BPVC Section III and applicable regulatory requirements.

This position is part of the NSSS design engineering organization that generates technical requirements and associated design parameters for the modular advanced light water reactor (ALWR) NSSS.

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.

Job Responsibilities:

Performs design and stress analysis of piping supports using hand calculations or the ANSYS computer program in accordance with the requirements of ASME BPVC Section III NF and AISC.

Performs piping design and stress analysis of ASME BPVC Section III Class 1, 2, and 3 piping systems and B31.1 using the Bentley AutoPIPE computer program in accordance with the requirements of NB, NC, ND-3600 and ASME B31.1, respectively.

Performs piping design and stress analysis of ASME BPVC Section III Class 1, 2, and 3 piping components using the ANSYS computer program in accordance with the requirements of NB-3200 (preferred).

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.

Prepares and reviews engineering specifications, drawings, CAD models, and other documentation that communicate the design and technical aspects of piping components associated with NSSS system. The development of Drawings and CAD models is based on collaboration with drafters and requires the engineer to reviews the models that have been developed in Siemens NX.

Offers design solutions (piping re-route, reconfiguration of supports, etc.) in order to satisfy piping stress criteria.

Works on complex tasks in multiple and diverse areas.

Interprets scope and project requirements.

Acquires, maintains and develops training qualifications.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

Must have:

Education/Certification: A minimum of a B.S. degree in Engineering, preferably Civil or Mechanical Engineering, from a four year ABET accredited college or university. A professional engineer (P.E.) certification is preferred.

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of full-time, relevant professional experience. Must have demonstrated experience in the following:

Experience with ASME Section III NF and/or AISC design and analysis of piping supports required.

Experience with design and stress analysis of ASME BPVC Section III and/or ASME B31.1 piping systems is required.

Experience with the Bentley AutoPIPE computer code is desirable (similar code is acceptable).

Experience using ANSYS is preferred.

Job Details:

Job Type: Direct Hire

Salary Range: $108,908 - $131,441.

Location: Fully Remote

Required US Citizen OR Green Card Holder.

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