Lead Piping Engineer – Remote, High-Impact Systems

Commonwealth Fusion Systems LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Health, dental, and vision insurance

13 Company-wide holidays

Flexible vacation days

Generous parental leave

Job summary

Commonwealth Fusion Systems LLC is seeking a Lead Piping Engineer to lead piping engineering functions, including pipe stress analysis, material specifications, and supports. You may perform tasks directly or lead a team of engineers and contractors.

The role requires delivering stress analyses, maintaining standards, and coordinating with engineers across disciplines to optimize piping layouts and ensure compliance with industry codes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or structural engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum ten years of piping engineering experience including pipe stress analysis and material specifications.
• Strong knowledge of codes and standards (ASME B31.1, B31.3, MSS, API, NACE, ISO).
• Experience using pipe-stress software (AutoPIPE preferred; CAESAR II/ROHR/PEPS acceptable).
• Experience selecting materials for high-temperature, vacuum, corrosive environments, and pressure-containing systems.
• Ability to communicate with management, vendors, and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Establish and document pipe stress methodologies, standards, and best practices.
• Perform pipe stress analyses using AutoPIPE and evaluate piping systems under various loading conditions.
• Ensure piping designs comply with ASME B31.1, ASME B31.3, and related standards.
• Coordinate with piping designers, engineers, and project teams to optimize layouts and supports.
• Develop and maintain the company’s pipe support catalog and documentation.
• Review vendor drawings, equipment data, and support details for compliance.

Skills

Pipe stress analysis

Piping design

Vendor coordination

Material selection

Engineering documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/structural engineering

Tools

AutoPIPE

CAESAR II

ROHR

PEPS

Navisworks

Job description

Commonwealth Fusion Systems LLC is seeking a Lead Piping Engineer to lead piping engineering functions, including pipe stress analysis, material specifications, and supports. You may perform tasks directly or lead a team of engineers and contractors.

The role requires delivering stress analyses, maintaining standards, and coordinating with engineers across disciplines to optimize piping layouts and ensure compliance with industry codes.