Senior Piping Stress Engineer - Lead Project & Analysis

Sargent & Lundy; Richland (WA); Hybrid; USD 118,023 - 180,313; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401(k)

Paid time off

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a senior piping engineer to provide technical direction on complex projects in the nuclear power sector. The role requires leading project teams, reviewing calculations and designs, and coordinating across engineering disciplines to ensure clear, technically sound deliverables.

The position supports a hybrid work schedule with in‑office presence three days a week, offering a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits as part of a broader career

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Aerospace, or Structural/Civil Engineering from an ABET‑approved program.
• P.E. license.
• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Extensive knowledge of ASME B31.1 and ASME BPV Section III piping codes.
• Knowledge of the design, selection, and application of pipe supporting elements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineers provide senior‑level technical direction and supervise project team members.
• Review complex calculations and approve simple calculations, guiding the team and ensuring quality.
• Review and approve system/structural designs; prepare and review complex designs for completeness and operability.
• Perform engineering reviews of drawings and input for complex systems; coordinate interface between design and engineering.
• Prepare and review major system, installation, and material specifications; schedule vendor submittals.
• Prepare bid evaluations for complex systems and participate in vendor negotiations.
• Prepare and review single‑discipline and multi‑discipline reports; ensure technical soundness and cost effectiveness.

Skills

P.E. license

ASME B31.1 knowledge

ASME B&PV Section III knowledge

Piping design knowledge

Strong communication skills

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree (ME/EM/AE/SE)

Tools

AutoPIPE

PIPESTRESS

ANSYS Workbench

Mechanical ADP

3D CAD

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a senior piping engineer to provide technical direction on complex projects in the nuclear power sector. The role requires leading project teams, reviewing calculations and designs, and coordinating across engineering disciplines to ensure clear, technically sound deliverables.

The position supports a hybrid work schedule with in‑office presence three days a week, offering a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits as part of a broader career