Senior Piping Stress Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy; Englewood (CO); Hybrid; USD 84,762 - 129,498; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Flexible Work Arrangements

Tuition Assistance

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Discount Program

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy in Englewood, CO is seeking a Piping Engineer to perform high‑level analyses and provide senior technical support on complex piping systems in compliance with ASME codes. The role emphasizes hydraulics, vibration, and hydrodynamic load evaluations, with a focus on cost‑effective, safe designs.

The position requires 5+ years of piping experience, strong communication, and the ability to lead automation initiatives using Python/MATLAB.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree with emphasis on solid mechanics and finite element analysis.
• Five or more years of piping engineering experience.
• Knowledge of ASME B31.1 and ASME BPV Section III piping codes.
• Knowledge of pipe supports design and application.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• U.S. work authorization—no sponsorship for this position.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review complex calculations and designs of a complex nature.
• Prepare design input for drawings (P&IDs, Master Diagrams) and review drawings.
• Prepare bid evaluations including economic calculations and vendor data solicitation.
• Prepare and review reports, budgets, schedules, and work plans; monitor progress within budget.
• Provide input to proposals and communicate clearly with project teams.
• Summarize meeting notes and present technical information concisely.
• Lead others in applying automation/AI to improve workflows and oversee automated outputs.
• Oversee engineers who script in Python, MATLAB to automate tasks.
• Commit to a hybrid work schedule with in-office work 3 days per week.

Skills

Strong communication

Solid mechanics

ASME B31.1 & B&PV Section III

Pipe supports design

Python / MATLAB automation

Advanced Excel

Automation / AI in workflows

Education

ABET-accredited degree in engineering

Tools

AutoPIPE

PIPESTRESS

ANSYS Workbench

3D CAD

Mechanical ADP

Job description

Piping Engineering & Analysis Synopsis

The Piping Engineering & Analysis discipline performs evaluations for piping systems in accordance with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code and other applicable codes. Specialty topics include:

• Vibration monitoring and analysis to evaluate operational vibrations from plant modifications and operating events, and to provide vibration prevention and mitigation solutions and designs.
• Evaluation of hydraulic transients, thermal stratification effects, operability evaluations, and qualification of piping for hydrodynamic loads.
• Pipe rupture evaluations and pipe wall thinning due to flow‑accelerated corrosion (FAC) or microbiological‑induced corrosion (MIC), as well as pipe flaw evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior‑level technical support by preparing and reviewing calculations and designs of a complex nature.
• Prepare and review complex calculations, system/structural designs, and material specifications.
• Prepare documented design input for drawing production (e.g., P&IDs, Master Diagrams) and perform engineering review of drawings.
• Prepare bid evaluations for systems and larger components, including economic calculations and vendor data solicitation.
• Prepare and review simple reports/studies, project budgets, schedules, and work plans; monitor own work to ensure timely and within‑budget completion.
• Provide single‑discipline input to proposals and effective written and oral communication to project team members and managers.
• Summarize meeting notes and present technical information clearly and concisely.
• Lead others in applying modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost‑effective designs; oversee automated calculations and reviewed outputs.
• Oversee engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks.
• Commit to a hybrid work schedule, requiring in‑office work 3 days per week.

Essential Skills And Experience

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Aerospace, or Structural/Civil Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program, with emphasis on solid mechanics, structural analysis, theory of elasticity, metallurgy, and finite element analysis.
• Five or more years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of ASME B31.1 and ASME B&PV Section III piping codes.
• Knowledge of the design, selection, and application of pipe supporting elements.
• Working knowledge of commercially available piping products and their application.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Valued But Not Required Skills And Experience

• P.E. license.
• Ability to navigate a 3D CAD model.
• Experience with AutoPIPE or PIPESTRESS software.
• Knowledge of gas dynamics and hydraulic transients.
• Knowledge of pipe condition assessment.
• Experience with ANSYS Workbench and Mechanical ADP.

Benefits

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back‑Up Daycare
• FSA & HSA
• 401(k)
• Pre‑Tax Commuter Account
• Merit Scholarship Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Corporate Charitable Giving Program
• Tuition Assistance
• First Professional Licensure Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements

Compensation Range

$84,762 - $129,498

Transparency Statement

Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well‑being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

Equal Opportunity

Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.