Senior Piping Engineer, Energy - Remote

AtkinsRéalis; Oak Ridge (TN); Remote; USD 90,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Piping Engineer to join our team in a fully remote capacity, with alignment to the Oak Ridge, TN office. You will lead piping system design, analysis, and implementation for nuclear and commercial projects, creating detailed drawings, P&IDs, and 3D models, and performing stress analyses to ensure safety and reliability.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, strong knowledge of relevant codes, and familiarity with CAD tools

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in nuclear industry preferred.
• PE license preferred.
• CAD software experience (e.g., SolidWorks).
• Eligible to work under 10 CFR Part 810.

Responsibilities

• Design, layout, install and maintain piping systems and supports.
• Create detailed drawings, P&IDs, and 3D models for piping routes and plant setup.
• Perform stress analysis using applicable software to ensure structural integrity.
• Review technical documents and drawings such as GA, ISO, pipe supports, P&ID; calculations and data sheets.
• Mentor junior engineers and conduct quality reviews as needed.
• Collaborate in multi-discipline teams to integrate design across disciplines.

Skills

Piping design

Stress analysis

P&ID drafting

SolidWorks

Nuclear industry experience

Regulatory compliance

Mentoring juniors

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

PE license

Master's degree

Tools

PipeStress

AutoPipe

MathCAD

GT STRUDL

ANSYS

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Piping Engineer to join our team in a fully remote capacity. This position is aligned with our Oak Ridge, TN office and offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative nuclear and commercial projects. The ideal candidate is an experienced engineering professional with deep expertise in piping system design, analysis, and implementation, and a passion for delivering safe, high-quality engineering solutions.

• This role requires a senior experienced mechanical or process engineering professional responsible for design, layout, installation, and maintenance of piping systems and associated supports.
• This role will support the overall design and analysis of mechanical components, systems and piping designs for nuclear and commercial projects.
• Creates detailed engineering drawings, P&IDs, and 3D models for piping routes, equipment, placement, and plant setup.
• Performs a variety of engineering calculations using traditional and advanced engineering methods and applicable design codes and regulatory requirements. Will specify piping materials, fittings, valves, and support systems and perform stress analysis using software to ensure structural integrity. (e.g., PipeStress, AutoPipe, MathCAD, GT STRUDL, ANSYS).
• Specializes in the preparation of technical specifications, requisitions, and vendor recommendations for piping components.
• Review of technical documents and drawings, such as General Arrangement, ISO, pipe supports, flow diagrams and P&ID), calculations, design/analysis reports, design requirements, design manuals, bill of materials, design specifications, technical specifications, data sheets, etc.
• Specializes in routine development, management and implementation of engineering analysis, activities and programs to identify and resolve routine equipment and system problems.
• Works in multi-discipline teams on project-based work and ensures integration of design across multiple disciplines having a significant impact on project. Will conduct mentoring, guidance, and quality reviews of the work of junior colleagues when needed.
• Site experience in construction, or commissioning of plant mechanical systems for nuclear or other heavy industries would be an asset.
• Working knowledge of ASME Section III and ANSI B31.1 codes and any other applicable standards or regulatory guides related to permanent plant components, pressure boundary equipment, and/or reactor systems is preferred.
• Design engineering experience in nuclear class 1, 2, 3 and 6 piping systems, valves, pumps and for Nuclear Power Plants is preferable.
• Must be able to apply advanced technical principles in a logical and practical manner to resolve engineering issues or technical problems.
• Works to assigned schedules ensuring the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of work and initiates corrective measures to overcome delays.
• Operates with a high degree of independence with minimal guidance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

About You

• Bachelor's degree required in mechanical engineering or related technical or engineering field.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in nuclear industry preferred.
• PE preferred.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Mastered the in-depth knowledge and experience required in piping and systems design.
• Knowledge of industry codes and regulations.
• Able to complete complex technical work with limited supervision.
• Higher-level knowledge and application of skills of fundamental principles and concepts related to piping and mechanical design.
• Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks.
• Eligible to work under 10 CFR Part 810.

Rewards & benefits

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Expected compensation range is between $90,000-$173,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

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