Mechanical Engineering Consultant 2 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy, L.L.C.; Canada; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Canada is seeking a Piping Engineering Consultant 2 (Part-Time) to provide training related to piping analysis. The ideal candidate will have a BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering and over 10 years of relevant experience, specializing in ASME piping codes. Strong communication skills are essential. This position does not sponsor work authorization in Canada.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare plans

Generous paid time off

Award-winning benefits

Qualifications

• 10 or more years of relevant experience.
• Extensive knowledge of ASME B31.1 and piping codes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide training on pipe rupture and specialty topics.
• Put together training material and present it to engineers.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Solid Mechanics

Structural Analysis

Theory of Elasticity

Finite Element Analysis

ASME B31.1

Communication Skills

Education

BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoPIPE

PIPESTRESS

ANSYS Workbench

Job description

About Sargent & Lundy

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Description

Piping Engineering & Analysis Synopsis

The Piping Engineering & Analysis discipline performs evaluations for piping systems in accordance with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, ASME B31.1, ASME B31.7, and other codes as applicable to the specific evaluation being performed. The Piping Engineering & Analysis discipline also performs the following specialty topics.

• Vibration monitoring and analysis to evaluate system operational vibrations associated with plant modifications and operating events, and to provide vibration prevention and mitigation solutions and designs.
• Evaluation of hydraulic transients, evaluation of piping systems for thermal stratification effects, operability evaluations, and qualification of piping for hydrodynamic loads.
• Pipe rupture evaluations, evaluation of pipe wall thinning due to flow accelerated corrosion (FAC) or microbiological induced corrosion (MIC), and pipe flaw evaluations.

Position Specific Details

This Piping Engineering Consultant 2 (Part-Time) position will provide training on pipe rupture and other specialty topics associated with piping analysis work. You will be responsible for putting together training material and presenting this material to engineers.

Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in Canada for this position.

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Required Skills and Experience:

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Aerospace, or Structural/Civil Engineering, from a Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board-accredited undergraduate program or a US based ABET-accredited program, with an emphasis in solid mechanics, structural analysis, theory of elasticity, metallurgy, and finite element analysis
• 10 or more years of relevant experience
• Extensive knowledge of ASME B31.1 and ASME B&PV Section III piping codes
• 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

Valued but Not Required Skills and Experience:

• The ability to navigate a 3D CAD model
• Experience with AutoPIPE or PIPESTRESS software
• Knowledge of gas dynamics and hydraulic transients
• Knowledge of pipe condition assessment
• Experience with ANSYS Workbench and Mechanical ADP

Sargent and Lundy is fully committed to abiding by all equal opportunity employment standards. Our employment policies strictly prohibit all forms of discrimination on any of the grounds in relevant laws. All our employment practices are solely based on individual merit and our organization's needs at the time.