Piping Design Engineer – Upgrades & Compliance

Y-12 National Security Complex; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Vision plan

Dental plan

401(k) plan

Job summary

Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, TN seeks a DMD Mechanical/Piping Design Engineer to lead upgrades and modifications across the Y-12 complex.

Responsibilities include piping system design, line sizing, component selection, and preparing P&IDs and data sheets. You will apply ASME B31.1/B31.3, ASME and AWWA standards, and work with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver safe, reliable systems.

Qualifications

• BS with ABET accreditation and 2+ years of nuclear-related experience; or MS with 2+ years; PhD may substitute.
• Demonstrated experience in piping system design across diverse applications (boilers/steam, potable/hot/chilled water, compressed gases, cryogenics, vacuum)

Responsibilities

• Perform relief valve sizing calculations per ASME B31.1/B31.3 and related codes.
• Walk-downs and inspections of process and utility piping systems.
• Prepare reports, drawings, P&IDs, data sheets, and bills of material.
• Plan and self-perform project tasks including scope, timelines, and field verification.
• Communicate complex technical information clearly, in writing and verbally.

Skills

Piping design

ASME B31.1/B31.3

P&IDs

CAD - Microstation

Education

B.S. in Engineering/Physical Science with ABET accreditation

M.S. in Engineering/Physical Science

Ph.D. in Engineering/Physical Science

Tools

Bentley MicroStation

Job description

Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, TN seeks a DMD Mechanical/Piping Design Engineer to lead upgrades and modifications across the Y-12 complex.

Responsibilities include piping system design, line sizing, component selection, and preparing P&IDs and data sheets. You will apply ASME B31.1/B31.3, ASME and AWWA standards, and work with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver safe, reliable systems.