Senior Nuclear Piping Stress Engineer: Analysis & Codes

Holtec; Comunidad de Madrid; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Holtec in Madrid, Spain, seeks a Senior Pipe Stress Engineer to lead nuclear piping design and stress analysis for ASME Class 1-3 systems. The role involves coordinating from P&IDs through layout, stress analysis, and support engineering, with emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include developing LBB/HELB methods, performing advanced fracture mechanics, and mentoring multidisciplinary teams while interfacing with vendors and construction. Eligible for 810 work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Structural or Nuclear Engineering; MSE/PhD preferred.
• 15+ years of nuclear piping analysis and component integrity experience.
• Experience with ASME Section III Class 1, 2, 3 piping analysis.
• Expertise in fracture mechanics and structural integrity assessment.
• Familiarity with nuclear regulatory requirements (US NRC, CSA, REGDOC).

Responsibilities

• Lead nuclear piping design and stress analysis for ASME III classes.
• Perform fracture mechanics, fatigue, SCC, and fitness-for-service evaluations.
• Develop and implement LBB and HELB methodologies.
• Conduct piping stress analysis using AutoPIPE, ANSYS, ABAQUS, PIPESTRESS.
• Interface with Smart3D/SmartPlant models to resolve layout and flexibility issues.
• Review vendor and supplier documentation for compliance and lead R&D programs.
• Mentor engineers and lead multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Piping design leadership

Nuclear engineering expertise

Structural integrity assessment

Fracture mechanics

Project mentoring

Communication & collaboration

Regulatory knowledge (NRC/CSA/REGDOC)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Structural, or Nuclear Engineering

MSE/PhD strongly preferred

Tools

AutoPIPE

Smart3D

ANSYS

ABAQUS

PIPESTRESS

GT STRUDL

PV Elite

Job description

Holtec in Madrid, Spain, seeks a Senior Pipe Stress Engineer to lead nuclear piping design and stress analysis for ASME Class 1-3 systems. The role involves coordinating from P&IDs through layout, stress analysis, and support engineering, with emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include developing LBB/HELB methods, performing advanced fracture mechanics, and mentoring multidisciplinary teams while interfacing with vendors and construction. Eligible for 810 work.