High-Temperature Pressure Vessel Design Engineer (ASME Specialist)

Alpha Tech Research Corp; American Fork (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid vacation and holidays

Long-term full-time with growth

Job summary

AlphaTech Research Corporation is seeking an experienced mechanical engineer to design high-temperature pressure vessels and related systems in accordance with ASME Code. The role emphasizes geometry, loads, welds, and nozzle design to ensure code compliance.

You will collaborate with fabricators, select materials, and apply both rule-based and analysis-based methods. The position offers a stable, long-term full-time path with growth opportunities and a competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• B.S./M.S. in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 5+ years designing pressure vessels or high-temperature equipment.
• Expert knowledge of ASME Section VIII Div 1 & Div 2.
• Experience applying Design by Rule and Design by Analysis.
• Ability to perform allowable stress calculations and assess weld joint efficiency & reinforcement.
• Familiarity with high-temperature piping, thermal expansion, nozzle and flange design, insulation layout.

Responsibilities

• Design high-temperature vessels, tanks, and systems to ASME Code.
• Focus on geometry, loads, welds, and nozzle design to ensure code compliance.
• Collaborate with fabricators to ensure manufacturability and proper materials selection.

Skills

Pressure vessel design

ASME knowledge

Design by Rule/Analysis

Fabricator collaboration

Education

B.S./M.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Onshape

Inventor

Job description

Employer AlphaTech Research Corporation

Location 915 S 500 E, Suite 210, American Fork, UT

Employment Type Full-Time

About AlphaTech Research:

AlphaTech Research Corporation is a growing engineering and R&D company focused on advanced energy, materials, and industrial systems.We are a small, fast-moving organization that values organization, follow-through, and operational excellence.

Overview:

Focus: ASME design, pressure vessel engineering, thermal-mechanical layout.

Responsible for designing high-temperature vessels, tanks, and systems to ASME Code.Focus on geometry, loads, welds, nozzles, and ensuring code compliance.

Qualifications:

• Required
  • B.S./M.S. in Mechanical Engineering
  • 5+ years designing pressure vessels or high-temperature equipment
  • Expert knowledge ofASME Section VIII Div 1 & Div 2
  • Experience applying:
    • Design by Rule
    • Design by Analysis
    • Allowable stress calculations
    • Weld joint efficiency & reinforcement rules
  • Familiarity with:
    • High-temperature piping systems
    • Thermal expansion accommodation
    • Nozzle design, flange design, gasket selection
    • Layout for insulation, heat tracing, or refractory
  • Ability to work with fabricators on manufacturability
  • Proficiency with CAD tools (SolidWorks, Onshape, Inventor)
• Preferred
  • ASME Section IX (Welding) familiarity
  • API 579 (Fitness for Service) basics
  • Experience with nickel alloys (Inconel, Hastelloy, 316L at high temperature)
  • PE License

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Stable, long-term full-time position with growth opportunities