Mid-Level Piping Engineer

Jobtailor

Oak Ridge (TN)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 110,000

Full time

11 days ago
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Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Oak Ridge, TN to design hydraulic piping systems, size equipment, and perform stress analyses in compliance with ANSI standards. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to produce piping designs, specs, and safety reviews.

The role involves performance of constructability reviews, selection of pipe supports, and occasional field travel near construction sites and hazardous machinery.

Qualifications

  • BS in Mechanical Engineering or higher.
  • 5 years of engineering experience preferred.
  • USA citizenship required.
  • Less than 10% travel.
  • Valid driver''s license.
  • Proficient in Excel, Word, and Microsoft Office tools.
  • Technical experience with PIPE-FLO, Caesar II, AFT Arrow, and AFT Fathom preferred.
  • Ability to pass pre-employment drug and background checks.
  • Local candidates preferred; non-local with intermittent travel possible.

Responsibilities

  • Perform hydraulic, equipment sizing, stress analysis, pressure relief, and standard pipe support calculations.
  • Generate piping specifications per ANSI B31.3 and B31.9.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to plan work and provide pressure piping system designs and equipment.
  • Conduct constructability reviews on drawing packages and at site locations.
  • Select pipe supports for metal and plastic piping; design engineered supports when required.
  • Generate piping insulation and painting specifications.
  • Perform piping safety reviews.
  • Assist in developing General Arrangement Drawings.
  • Travel occasionally and perform field work near construction sites and hazardous machinery.

Skills

Team Collaboration
Communication
Engineering technical writing

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PIPE-FLO
Caesar II
AFT Arrow
AFT Fathom
Excel
Word
Microsoft Office

Job description

  • Perform hydraulic, equipment sizing, stress analysis, pressure relief, and standard pipe support calculations
  • Generate piping specifications in accordance with ANSI B31.3 and ANSI B31.9
  • Work with a multidisciplinary team to plan work and provide pressure piping system designs and associated equipment
  • Perform constructability reviews on drawing packages and at site locations
  • Select pipe supports for metal and plastic piping from catalog supports and design engineered supports when required
  • Generate piping insulation and painting specifications
  • Perform piping safety reviews
  • Assist in developing General Arrangement Drawings
  • Perform occasional travel and field work near construction job-site equipment and hazardous machinery
Requirements
  • Bachelor of Science (BS) or higher in Mechanical Engineering
  • 5 years of engineering experience (Preferred)
  • Less than 10% travel
  • USA citizenship
  • General computer skills: Excel, Word, and Microsoft Office tools
  • Technical computer experience with PIPE-FLO, Caesar II, AFT Arrow, and AFT Fathom (preferred)
  • Engineering technical writing
  • Candidates local to Oak Ridge, TN preferred; non-local candidates may apply, with intermittent travel to the office potentially required but not mandatory
  • Valid driver's license
  • Ability to work in a team atmosphere
  • Must pass a pre-employment drug and background check
  • Ability to perform the listed physical and environmental essential functions, including lifting up to 20 lbs., field work, and exposure to construction equipment, hazardous machinery, uneven ground, dust, gas, fumes, noise, temperature/humidity extremes, and heights
Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in hydraulic and piping system design, including equipment sizing, stress analysis, and compliance with ANSI standards. Proficient in technical writing and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective project execution.

Highest-signal resume keywords
  • Hydraulic System Design
  • Piping Specifications Generation
  • Technical Writing
  • PIPE-FLO Experience
  • Caesar II Proficiency
Hard Skills
  • Equipment Sizing
  • Stress Analysis
  • Pressure Relief Calculations
  • Pipe Support Selection
  • Piping Safety Reviews
  • General Arrangement Drawings
  • Piping Insulation Specifications
  • ANSI B31.3 Compliance
  • ANSI B31.9 Compliance
  • Field Work
Soft Skills
  • Team Collaboration
  • Communication
Certifications & Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
  • Valid Driver's License
Industry Keywords
  • Engineering Experience
  • Constructability Reviews
  • Hazardous Machinery
  • Construction Equipment
  • Environmental Safety
Tools & Technologies
  • Excel
  • Word
  • Microsoft Office
  • AFT Arrow
  • AFT Fathom
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