Nuclear Pipe Stress Engineer — Piping Design & Analysis Lead

Kiewit Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 119,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & vision

PTO & PTO accrual

Job summary

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions is seeking a Nuclear Pipe Stress Engineer at the mid-level to senior level to join our growing team in Houston, TX. You will apply your piping design and pipe stress analysis expertise to deliver safe, constructible, and cost-effective solutions for complex nuclear and power projects.

Responsibilities include performing pipe stress analyses using Bentley AutoPIPE, reviewing technical deliverables, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to meet codes, QA

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited four-year university.
• Mid-Level: 5+ years of piping engineering, piping design, and/or pipe stress analysis experience.
• Senior-Level: 15+ years of piping engineering, piping design, and/or pipe stress analysis experience.
• Strong knowledge of ASME B31.1 and ASME B31.3 piping codes.
• Experience performing pipe stress analysis using Bentley AutoPIPE or similar software.
• Familiarity with ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code and nuclear-grade equipment standards.
• Experience with 3D models and piping-related deliverables.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform pipe stress analyses and evaluations of piping systems for project design and execution.
• Develop, review, and approve engineering calculations, specifications, drawings, and design documents.
• Perform pipe stress analysis using Bentley AutoPIPE and evaluate against design criteria and codes.
• Develop and review design concepts, models, layouts, and engineering solutions for piping systems and supports.
• Coordinate with engineers, designers, fabricators, and construction teams to deliver safe, constructible designs.
• Support preparation and review of PFDs, P&IDs, piping isometrics, and GA drawings.
• Participate in design reviews, verification activities, and cross-disciplinary coordination.

Skills

Piping engineering

Pipe stress analysis

ASME B31.1/B31.3

Bentley AutoPIPE

3D modeling

Engineering documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Bentley AutoPIPE

Job description

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions is seeking a Nuclear Pipe Stress Engineer at the mid-level to senior level to join our growing team in Houston, TX. You will apply your piping design and pipe stress analysis expertise to deliver safe, constructible, and cost-effective solutions for complex nuclear and power projects.

Responsibilities include performing pipe stress analyses using Bentley AutoPIPE, reviewing technical deliverables, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to meet codes, QA