Nuclear Mechanical Sr. Engineer & Code Expert

Kiewit; Lenexa, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineering subject matter expert to lead nuclear mechanical systems work, focusing on ASME piping, PV code compliance, and pipe stress analysis. You will mentor engineers and support code certifications for complex projects.

The role involves collaboration across districts, development of analytical tools, and ensuring strict QA and regulatory adherence in North America’s nuclear market.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with extensive nuclear experience.
• Professional engineer license in good standing.
• Experience applying ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code in nuclear or regulated industries.
• Familiarity with NQA-1 quality assurance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as district senior technical expert for ASME piping and PV code in nuclear systems.
• Support design verification to ensure codes, standards, QA requirements.
• Provide technical support for ASME code certifications and audits.
• Collaborate with SMEs to develop analytical tools for district needs.
• Develop engineering calculations to support verification and tooling.
• Mentor engineers and review technical work and lessons learned.
• Review pipe supports and pipe stress analyses for projects.
• Assist project teams in resolving complex technical issues.

Skills

ASME piping

Pipe stress analysis

Mentoring engineers

Nuclear code compliance

Education

Master’s in Mechanical Engineering

PE license

Tools

Bentley AutoPIPE

Job description

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineering subject matter expert to lead nuclear mechanical systems work, focusing on ASME piping, PV code compliance, and pipe stress analysis. You will mentor engineers and support code certifications for complex projects.

The role involves collaboration across districts, development of analytical tools, and ensuring strict QA and regulatory adherence in North America’s nuclear market.