Piping Engineer - Impactful Nuclear & Industrial Design

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

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.