Senior Nuclear Piping Engineer — Lead Design & Integrity

Holtec International; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 165,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work opportunities

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Education assistance

Employee health coverage

Job summary

Holtec International seeks a Senior Piping Engineer to lead analysis, design, and integrity assessments of nuclear piping systems and reactor components for advanced reactors including SMRs. This on-site role is based in Camden, NJ with relocation assistance available.

Responsibilities include ASME Section III piping analysis, fracture mechanics, LBB/HELB methodologies, and regulatory compliance. Requires 15+ years in nuclear piping, strong leadership, and tool proficiency (AutoPIPE, Smart3D, PV

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Structural, or Nuclear Engineering (MSE/PhD strongly preferred).
• 15+ years of experience in nuclear piping analysis and component integrity.
• Expertise in ASME Section III Class 1,2,3 piping analysis.
• Experience with piping tools such as AutoPIPE and Smart3D environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead nuclear piping design and stress analysis for ASME Section III Class 1, 2, and 3 systems.
• Perform advanced fracture mechanics, fatigue, SCC crack growth, and fitness-for-service evaluations.
• Develop methodologies such as Leak-Before-Break (LBB) and High Energy Line Break (HELB).
• Conduct piping stress analysis using tools (AutoPIPE, ANSYS, ABAQUS, PIPESTRESS).
• Interface with Smart3D/SmartPlant models to resolve layout and flexibility issues.
• Ensure compliance with nuclear codes and standards (ASME BPVC III/XI, B31.1, B31.3, API-579, BS7910).
• Provide technical leadership in probabilistic fracture mechanics and risk-informed methods.

Skills

Piping stress analysis

Fracture mechanics

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Structural/Nuclear Eng

MSE/PhD preferred

Tools

AutoPIPE

Smart3D

PV Elite

GT STRUDL

Job description

Holtec International seeks a Senior Piping Engineer to lead analysis, design, and integrity assessments of nuclear piping systems and reactor components for advanced reactors including SMRs. This on-site role is based in Camden, NJ with relocation assistance available.

Responsibilities include ASME Section III piping analysis, fracture mechanics, LBB/HELB methodologies, and regulatory compliance. Requires 15+ years in nuclear piping, strong leadership, and tool proficiency (AutoPIPE, Smart3D, PV