Lead Nuclear Piping Engineer — Stress & Integrity Expert

Holtec International; Madrid; Sur place; EUR 120 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Holtec International in Madrid, Spain seeks a Senior Piping Engineer to lead the analysis, design, and integrity assessment of nuclear piping systems for advanced reactors, including SMRs. You will drive stress analysis, fracture mechanics, LBB/HELB methodologies, and interface with Smart3D for layout issues.

Requirements include 15+ years in nuclear piping analysis, ASME III experience, and tools such as AutoPIPE/Smart3D.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Structural, or Nuclear Engineering; MSE/PhD strongly preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in nuclear piping analysis and component integrity.
• Extensive experience with ASME Section III Class 1, 2, 3 piping analysis.
• Expertise in fracture mechanics and structural integrity assessment.
• Experience with piping tools such as AutoPIPE and Smart3D environments.
• Knowledge of pipe support design and integration.
• Familiarity with nuclear regulatory requirements (US NRC, CSA, REGDOC).
• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.

Responsabilités

• Lead nuclear piping design and stress analysis for ASME Section III Class 1, 2, and 3 systems.
• Perform advanced fracture mechanics, fatigue, SCC crack growth, and fitness-for-service evaluations.
• Develop and implement methodologies such as Leak-Before-Break (LBB) and High Energy Line Break (HELB).
• Conduct piping stress analysis using industry tools (AutoPIPE, ANSYS, ABAQUS, PIPESTRESS).
• Interface with Smart3D/SmartPlant models to resolve layout and flexibility issues.
• Ensure compliance with nuclear codes and standards (ASME BPVC III/XI, B31.1, B31.3, API-579, BS7910).
• Lead R&D programs and participate in benchmarking and regulatory initiatives.
• Mentor engineers and lead multidisciplinary teams.

Connaissances

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Structural or Nuclear Engineering

MSE/PhD strongly preferred

Outils

AutoPIPE

Smart3D

GT STRUDL

PV Elite

Description du poste

Holtec International in Madrid, Spain seeks a Senior Piping Engineer to lead the analysis, design, and integrity assessment of nuclear piping systems for advanced reactors, including SMRs. You will drive stress analysis, fracture mechanics, LBB/HELB methodologies, and interface with Smart3D for layout issues.

Requirements include 15+ years in nuclear piping analysis, ASME III experience, and tools such as AutoPIPE/Smart3D.