Piping Analysis Engineer - 11183

aivana; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

aivana is seeking two experienced Piping Analysis Engineers to join the Mechanical Analysis Team remotely in the United States. These roles focus on ensuring structural integrity, safety, and compliance of nuclear reactor systems and components, with one analyst and one verifier.

The positions require deep ASME Section III knowledge, piping design, and stress analysis, plus collaboration across hardware, civil/structural, containment, and fuels engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical or Structural Engineering (Masters preferred).
• 5-10 years of experience in piping or pipe support design and analysis.
• Nuclear industry background (required).
• Deep understanding of ASME Section III (NB, NC/ND, NF) and fatigue design per Class 1 requirements.
• Proficiency in PIPESTRESS, AutoPIPE, Caesar II, or GT STRUDL.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and communication skills.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Perform piping and pipe support design and analysis in alignment with ASME Section III and other industry standards.
• Conduct stress, fatigue, fracture, and seismic/vibrational analyses for Class 1 piping systems.
• Prepare detailed engineering documentation and reports for regulatory and customer review.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware design, civil/structural, containment, and fuels engineering.
• Provide technical oversight and mentoring to junior engineers.
• Support procurement, quality, and subcontracting activities as needed.
• Apply lean engineering and design-to-cost principles to improve process efficiency.

Skills

Piping analysis

Stress analysis

Regulatory compliance

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Structural Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

PIPESTRESS

AutoPIPE

Caesar II

GT STRUDL

Job description

About the job Piping Analysis Engineer - 11183

Location: Remote (U.S.)
Duration: 6 Months (with potential extension)
Schedule: 1st Shift | Flexible Time Zones | Occasional Travel (once every six months)

About the Role:
Our client, a global leader in advanced energy and nuclear technology, is seeking two experienced Piping Analysis Engineers to join their Mechanical Analysis Team. These engineers will play a key role in ensuring the structural integrity, safety, and compliance of nuclear reactor systems and components.

This is a highly technical position requiring a deep understanding of ASME Section III standards, piping design, and stress analysis principles. One engineer will perform the analyses, while the other will serve as a verifier to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform piping and pipe support design and analysis in alignment with ASME Section III and other industry standards.


• Conduct stress, fatigue, fracture, and seismic/vibrational analyses for Class 1 piping systems.


• Prepare detailed engineering documentation and reports for regulatory and customer review.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware design, civil/structural, containment, and fuels engineering.


• Provide technical oversight and mentoring to junior engineers.


• Support procurement, quality, and subcontracting activities as needed.


• Apply lean engineering and design-to-cost principles to improve process efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical or Structural Engineering (Masters preferred).


• 5-10 years of experience in piping or pipe support design and analysis.


• Proven nuclear industry background (required).


• Deep understanding of ASME Section III (NB, NC/ND, NF) and fatigue design per Class 1 requirements.


• Proficiency in at least one of the following software tools: PIPESTRESS, AutoPIPE, Caesar II, or GT STRUDL.


• Strong analytical, reporting, and communication skills.


• Authorized to work in the United States.

Preferred Experience

• Experience automating or scripting engineering analysis workflows.


• Prior involvement in DOE/DOD or nuclear utility projects.


• Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives and facilitate technical discussions.

Why Join

• Contribute to critical projects supporting the next generation of nuclear energy innovation.


• Work remote with highly skilled professionals across the U.S.


• Engage in impactful work with regulatory and safety significance.