Senior Nuclear Piping Stress Engineer - Hybrid Role

Sargent & Lundy, L.L.C.; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 111,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy, a leading engineering firm, seeks a piping analysis engineer to perform advanced analysis for nuclear projects. You will interface with systems, structural, and piping design groups to ensure code-compliant solutions and effective pipe supports across projects.

The role requires 7+ years of piping analysis experience, strong communication, and familiarity with CAESAR II, AutoPIPE, and ANSYS Workbench. Hybrid schedule includes three in-office days per week in Canada.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering with emphasis in solid mechanics, structural analysis, theory of elasticity, metallurgy, and finite element analysis.
• 7+ years creating computer piping analysis models and interpreting results for code compliance.
• Knowledge of ASME B31.1 and BPV Section III piping codes; familiarity with older addenda preferred.
• Knowledge of design, selection, and application of pipe supporting elements.
• Experience with commercially available piping products and their application.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead piping analysis on new and existing nuclear projects, interfacing with systems, structural, and piping design teams.
• Reconcile pipe stress reports for as-built conditions.
• Prepare analytical reports on piping reactions to equipment and structures.
• Interpret and apply code requirements to designs.
• Review proposed piping support systems and propose cost-effective solutions.
• Coordinate with equipment suppliers, clients, and contractors.

Skills

Piping analysis

Code compliance

Mechanical engineering

Finite element analysis

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor/Master in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAESAR II

AutoPIPE

ANSYS Workbench

Job description

Sargent & Lundy, a leading engineering firm, seeks a piping analysis engineer to perform advanced analysis for nuclear projects. You will interface with systems, structural, and piping design groups to ensure code-compliant solutions and effective pipe supports across projects.

The role requires 7+ years of piping analysis experience, strong communication, and familiarity with CAESAR II, AutoPIPE, and ANSYS Workbench. Hybrid schedule includes three in-office days per week in Canada.