Piping Engineer

Y-12 National Security Complex; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite fitness facilities

Onsite cafeterias

Employer matched 401(k)

Job summary

Y-12 National Security Complex seeks a mechanical piping designer to support nuclear and non‑nuclear projects. You will prepare piping drawings, calculations and specifications, and perform related design outputs with an emphasis on quality and safety.

The role involves collaboration with project engineering, operations, and cross‑functional teams. Responsibilities include testing support, BOM creation for cost estimates, and 3D modeling tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Physical Science from an ABET-accredited program in the United States or equivalent
• MS in Engineering/Physical Science; PhD accepted

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical piping design support and related documentation
• Prepare design outputs: piping drawings, construction drawings, calculations, equipment data sheets and specs
• Assist with testing, BOMs and man-hour estimates for cost estimation
• Support procurement documents, change control, system walkdowns and startup activities
• Collaborate in multi-discipline teams and provide field support as needed

Skills

Doe 426.2A experience

3D modeling

ASME B31 knowledge

Education

BS in Engineering/Physical Science (ABET-accredited USA or equivalents)

MS in Engineering/Physical Science

PhD in Engineering/Physical Science

Tools

3D modeling

ASME B31

Job description

What You'll Do

Applicant will provide engineering, walk‑downs and inspections for piping systems in support of nuclear and non‑nuclear projects at Y-12. Design involves the preparation of design output documents including piping drawings, construction drawings, calculations, equipment data sheets and specifications. Other activities include testing support, preparation of bills of material for cost estimating and man‑hour estimates. Experience with 3D modeling is desirable. This position primarily provides mechanical piping design support to the projects engineering group but could also involve existing facilities “Operations” design support as day‑to‑day assignments can change due to shifting workloads and Facility needs. A working knowledge of ASME B31 is also desirable. Responsibilities can include both independent tasks as well as being part of multi‑discipline teams. As needed, design support of existing process facilities could include minor modification designs, preparation of procurement documents and support, system change control support, system walkdowns, maintenance of configuration control documentation, maintenance/construction field support, test plans and startup support, and unit operations troubleshooting.

What You Can Expect

• Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
• Top‑notch, dedicated colleagues
• Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
• Career advancement and professional development programs
• Work‑life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Physical Science (Chemistry, Physics, or related) from an Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) Accredited program in the United States or designated equivalents from Canada or Mexico, the Washington Accord, or the list of substantially equivalent as documented by ABET. OR MS in Engineering/Physical Science. OR PhD in Engineering/Physical Science.
• There is a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) requirement up to 4 years post‑graduation at time of offer and confirmed by transcript. Beyond four years from graduation, engineering experience will supersede GPA as a requirement for hire.
  • 3.0/4.0 minimum cumulative GPA for Bachelor degree
  • 3.3 minimum cumulative GPA for Master degree
  • 3.5 minimum cumulative GPA for PhD
• In addition, the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2A (i.e., Baccalaureate in engineering or related scientific major 2 years job‑related, and 1‑year nuclear experience; or a DOE O 426.2A alternative). DOE 426.2A experience requirements can be satisfied following employment. In the interim, newly hired personnel will not be assigned duties that could impact the safety basis of nuclear facilities. (Ref. DOE O 426.2A)

Preferred Job Requirements

• A Professional Engineering License (PE) is preferred but not required.

Why Y-12?

You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work‑life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Y-12, you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.

Notes

The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.

If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.

Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.

This position may require entry into the Material Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (10 C.F.R. Part 712), which requires successful completion of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation and may include a counterintelligence‑scope polygraph examination.

This position may be categorized as a “designated position” identified by 10 C.F.R. Part 709, requiring successful completion of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation that may include a counterintelligence‑scope polygraph examination.

Drug‑Free Workplace and Safety

CNS is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre‑placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.

Equal Opportunity

CNS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.