Piping & Relief Design Engineer — Field Solutions

Y-12 National Security Complex; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Y-12 National Security Complex is seeking a Piping and Relief Design Engineer to provide field design support for urgent facility needs. Responsibilities include piping design calculations, documentation, and interfaces with maintenance and craft personnel to implement changes.

The role requires strong knowledge of piping systems, ASME codes, and experience with P&IDs and layouts. Candidates should have an ABET-accredited degree and relevant experience in nuclear or high-hazard facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor in engineering with ABET accreditation or recognized equivalent.
• GPA requirements including 3.5 for PhD candidates.
• DOE O 426.2A experience requirements may be satisfied after employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform calculations for relief valve sizing, pressure losses, and pipe stress.
• Develop design documents: P&IDs, piping isometrics, equipment layouts, BOMs.
• Create engineering instructions with implementation guidance.
• Conduct facility walk-downs to assess piping system conditions and verify drawings.

Skills

Piping design

ASME B31.1/B31.3

Field engineering

P&IDs and piping layouts

Education

ABET-accredited Engineering degree or equivalent

MS or PhD in Engineering/Physical Science

Tools

Bentley CAD

Job description

Y-12 National Security Complex is seeking a Piping and Relief Design Engineer to provide field design support for urgent facility needs. Responsibilities include piping design calculations, documentation, and interfaces with maintenance and craft personnel to implement changes.

The role requires strong knowledge of piping systems, ASME codes, and experience with P&IDs and layouts. Candidates should have an ABET-accredited degree and relevant experience in nuclear or high-hazard facilities.