Due to continued growth, our North\ADM Division of the Federal Services Group is seeking a Vessel Design Pipe Stress Engineer to join the team. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead pipe stress analysis and design for critical systems in both nuclear and non-nuclear projects. You’ll ensure safe, compliant designs through collaboration, technical reviews, and adherence to industry standards. By focusing on high-quality engineering solutions, you’ll directly contribute to the success and safety of complex projects. This position can be located in one of the following offices:

• Kennewick, WA
• Kennesaw, GA
• FT Worth, TX
• Dallas, TX
• Naperville, IL
• Aiken, SC
• Overland Park, KS

Imagine a day where you’re at the forefront of shaping critical projects, ensuring safe and efficient systems. You’ll tackle complex challenges, craft detailed designs, and collaborate with experts to create innovative solutions. In this role, your contributions will directly drive the success and safety of transformative projects.

• Pipe Stress Analysis & Support Design Documentation: Prepare complete documentation of the pipe stress analysis and support design for process piping and utility piping systems in support of nuclear and non-nuclear projects by the following:
  • Perform piping flexibility analysis (static and dynamic) for critical piping systems
  • Perform analysis for sustained, thermal and multiple operating cases, occasional (winds, seismic, relief, water hammer, etc.)
  • Locate and identify pipe supports on isometrics along with type of supports (e.g. spring hangers, snubbers, struts, etc.)
  • Coordinate selection, location, and support loads with Civil/Structure group to assist in design/selection of supports
  • Resolve high pipe loads on equipment nozzles & high secondary stresses in piping
  • Evaluate local stresses via code cases
  • Review and sign-off piping isometrics considering flexibility and supporting

• Vessel Design & Calculations: Prepare vessel design calculations in accordance with applicable standards
• Engineering Documentation & Compliance: Prepare error-free engineering documents for commercial nuclear facilities (e.g., drawings, sketches, instructions, inputs, calculations, analyses, evaluations) according to and bounded by industry codes, standards, and regulations to support client engineering needs. Generate engineering-related documents in accordance with client, ENERCON, and regulatory requirements, adhering to client and ENERCON procedures, processes, specifications, and other company or project directives
• Industry Knowledge & Standards: Maintain up-to-date and relevant knowledge of industry codes and standards, safety culture, and design techniques suitable to the nuclear industry
• Design Reviews & Collaboration: Provide peer and technical reviews of engineering designs and engineering-related documentation produced by others. Build strong relationships with clients through professional interactions and communications, and through the development of quality engineering products. Consult with other disciplines to ensure designs are compatible with and have considered all disciplinary requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering from an accredited university and a minimum of 3 years of experience in the design of mechanical piping systems, and pipe stress analysis
• Experience with a combination of the following software for pipe stress analysis:
  • AutoPIPE (preferred)
  • ME 101
  • PIPESTRESS
  • CAESAR II
  • CAEPIPE
• Vessel Design utilizing ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, Division 1 or Division 2, API 620, API 650, or similar
• Advanced knowledge of applicable mechanical codes and standards
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite
• Excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills
• Ability to be an individual contributor, work effectively in teams, and provide leadership\mentoring to junior engineers
• Ability to independently perform advanced technical work including complex calculations and analyses under general management oversight
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• ASME Section III Piping preferred
• Finite Element Analysis experience using ANSYS, ABAQUS, or similar preferred

About ENERCON:

• Enercon Services, Inc (ENERCON) offers excellent benefits and career opportunities as part of our culture of excellence. Our people are the driving force behind our work. Together, we advance industry and drive innovation. Explore our comprehensive benefits: Why Enercon?

Eligibility to Work:

• Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the US without requiring current or future sponsorship.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment and random drug and alcohol screenings, ENERCON and client specific background checks, and annual motor vehicle record (MVR) according to company and client policies.

Equal Opportunity Employer: 

• ENERCON does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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