DMD Piping Engineer

Y-12 National Security Complex; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, TN is seeking a DMD Piping Engineer to work from associate through senior specialist levels. This role focuses on designing and optimizing piping systems for critical facilities, sizing lines, and selecting components to ensure safe operations.

You will perform relief valve sizing, conduct design calculations per ASME B31.1/B31.3, and prepare P&IDs, data sheets, and BOMs while adhering to industry standards and DOE requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering or physical science from an ABET-accredited program in the US/Canada/Mexico or equivalent; MS or PhD acceptable (advanced degrees require a related undergrad).
• GPA requirements: 3.0/4.0 for Bachelor, 3.3 for Master, 3.5 for PhD; GPA considered for up to 4 years post-grad.

Responsibilities

• Design equipment and piping systems, including line sizing and process calculations, and select piping components such as valves and regulators.
• Size relief valves and perform calculations to ensure safety and compliance with ASME B31, API, and Boiler Code.
• Conduct walk-downs and inspections of process and utility piping systems.
• Prepare reports, drawings/ sketches, and technical documents (Equivalencies, P&IDs, data sheets, BOMs).
• Apply relevant standards and codes (ASME B31.1/B31.3, ASTM, AWWA) in design work.
• Plan and execute project tasks including scope, timelines, requirements, scheduling, and field verification.

Skills

Piping design

Relief valve sizing

Walk-downs/inspections

Technical reporting

Detail-oriented

CAD software

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

Tools

Microstation

CAD software

Job description

Location

Oak Ridge, TN

Job Title

DMD Piping Engineer

Career Level From

Associate

Career Level To

Senior Specialist

Job Specialty

Core Engineering

What You'll Do

Key Resposibilities

• Perform equipment and piping system designs including line sizing and perspressure drop calculations. This will also inolve the selction of piping components (e.g., valves, regulators, pumps, etc.).
• Perform relief valve sizing calculations to ensure safety and compliance with industry codes and standards (e.g., ASME B31, API, and Boiler Pressure Vessel code).
• Perform walk-downs and inspections of process and utility piping systems.
• Prepare written reports, drawings/sketches, and technical documents (Equivalencies, P&IDs, data sheet, and bills of material).
• Utilize appropriate regulations, design codes, and sandards, including ASME B31.1 and B31.3, ASTM, AWWA as well as other relevant industry standards.
• Plan and self-perform project tasks including scope development, design timelines, requirements, schedule, research, design review, and field verifiation.

What You Can Expect

• Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
• Top-notch, dedicated colleagues
• Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
• Career advancement and professional development programs
• Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Physical Science [Chemistry, Physics, or related] from an Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited program in the United States or designated equivalents from Canada or Mexico, the Washington Accord, or the list of substantially equivalent as documented by ABET. OR MS in Engineering/Physical science. OR PhD in Engineering/Physical science. (Advanced degrees require a technical undergraduate degree.)
• There is a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) requirement up to 4 years post-graduation at time of offer and confirmed by transcript. Beyond four years from graduation, engineering experience will supersede GPA as a requirement for hire.
• 3.0/4.0 minimum cumulative GPA for Bachelor degree
• 3.3 minimum cumulative GPA for Master degree
• 3.5 minimum cumulative GPA for PhD
• In addition, the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2A (i.e., Baccalaureate in engineering or related scientific major 2 years job-related, and 1-year nuclear experience; or a DOE O 426.2A alternative). DOE 426.2A experience requirements can be satisfied following employment. In the interim, newly hired personnel will not be assigned duties that could impact the safety basis of nuclear facilities. (Ref. DOE O 426.2A)

Recommended Attributes

• Ability to effectively communicate complex technical informaiton, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multifunctional team.
• Ability to self-direct with minimal day-to-day supervision.
• Highly detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and thoroughness in all tasks.
• Knowledgeable in industry piping codes such as ASME, ASTM, and AWWA.
• Experience with design in systems such as potable water and fire-protection supply systems, gas supply systems, acid and caustic fluids, brines, cryogenics, steam and condensate, chilled water systems, chillers, boilers, cooling towers and vacuum systems.
• Experience with pipe routing and piping component selection.
• Technical knowledge of related engineering systems, applications of engineering and construction methods and materials, and engineering applicaiton of computers.
• Experience with Microstation or other CAD software.

Why Y-12?

You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Y-12, you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.

Notes

The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.

If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.

Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.

This position may require entry into the Material Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (10 C.F.R. Part 712), which requires successful competition of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation and may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.

This position may be categorized as a “designated position” identified by 10 C.F.R. Part 709, requiring successful completion of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation that may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.

CNS is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.

CNS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.