Pipe Stress Engineer - Nuclear Piping Design

Aalo Atomics; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Aalo Atomics is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for pipe stress analysis to design and qualify high-integrity piping for advanced reactor projects. You will work with CAESAR II/AutoPIPE, ASME B31.1/B31.3, and ASME Section III piping design requirements in a fast-paced environment.

Based in Austin, TX, you will interface with structural, thermal, and systems teams, prepare calculation packages, and contribute to QA-driven documentation and design reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in pipe stress analysis and piping system design.
• Proficiency with ASME B31 codes (B31.1/B31.3).
• Working knowledge or experience with ASME Section III piping design preferred.
• Familiarity with design documentation and QA in regulated industries (nuclear, oil & gas, aerospace).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform pipe stress analysis using CAESAR II or AutoPIPE in compliance with ASME B31.1 or B31.3.
• Support design, analysis, and documentation of nuclear piping systems under ASME Section III requirements.
• Conduct pipe support evaluations, thermal expansion assessments, and seismic/operating load analyses.
• Interface with cross-functional teams including structural, thermal, and system design engineers.
• Prepare calculation packages, analysis reports, and design documentation for regulatory and QA reviews.
• Assist in developing and implementing piping design standards and review processes.

Skills

Pipe stress analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAESAR II

AutoPIPE

SmartPlant

AutoCAD Plant 3D

Job description

Aalo Atomics is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for pipe stress analysis to design and qualify high-integrity piping for advanced reactor projects. You will work with CAESAR II/AutoPIPE, ASME B31.1/B31.3, and ASME Section III piping design requirements in a fast-paced environment.

Based in Austin, TX, you will interface with structural, thermal, and systems teams, prepare calculation packages, and contribute to QA-driven documentation and design reviews.