Senior Substation Physical Designer

Sargent Lundy; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in nuclear power is seeking a senior engineer to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will collaborate on exciting projects involving structural engineering for new nuclear facilities and upgrades. You will apply your expertise in materials, structural analysis, and design while guiding less experienced team members. This position promises a variety of challenging opportunities that will not only enhance your career but also contribute to the advancement of carbon-free energy solutions. Join a forward-thinking company that is at the forefront of innovation in the energy sector and make a meaningful impact on the future of power generation.

Qualifications

• Experience in structural engineering with knowledge of materials and design.
• Ability to perform hydraulic calculations and equipment sizing.

Responsibilities

• Develop heat and material balance for new projects using simulation tools.
• Create process flow diagrams and participate in safety reviews.

Skills

Process Simulation Tools

Hydraulic Calculations

Structural Analysis

Control Systems

Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering

Tools

PLC

DCS

Touchscreen Displays

Job description

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- Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team for multiple projects.

- Work under the supervision of a more senior process engineer to:

1. Develop the heat and material balance for new projects using process simulation tools.
2. Perform equipment sizing calculations and prepare equipment data sheets.
3. Perform detailed hydraulic calculations to determine pipe sizes, control valve sizing, compressor and pump duties, etc.
4. Perform facility overpressure protection calculations, PSV sizing, and documentation with supervision.
5. Develop Design Basis for new projects.
6. Develop Process Control Narrative document and support Cause & Effect document.
7. Create process flow diagrams (PFD) and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).
8. Participate in safety reviews, HAZOP/PHAs and PSM.

Nuclear Power is a carbon-free energy source. Our electric power generation clients are digitizing their existing power plants and building new nuclear power plants, small modular reactors (SMR). This is expanding work in the Instrumentation and Controls Engineering group. You will work on major process controls engineering projects in the following areas:

1. Digital Systems -- PLC, DCS, Touchscreen displays, network switches and control systems.
2. Functional Requirement and Procurement Specifications for instrumentation and control components and systems.
3. Process instrumentation replacement evaluation reports and nuclear modification packages.
4. Mechatronics, Control Systems for pumps, valves, heat exchangers, steam turbines and reactors.
5. Development of P&ID’s and System Design.

City: Pittsburgh

State: PA

Area of Interest: Electrical Engineering

Type: Full Time - Regular

Job ID: 2025-14644

Business Unit: Nuclear Power Group

Department: Instrumentation and Controls Engineering

This is a senior engineering position that offers a variety of interesting and challenging opportunities in structural engineering and will provide an excellent opportunity to advance your career. You will collaborate with a team of structural engineers, interface with engineers from other disciplines, and guide the work of less experienced project team members. You will work with a structural engineering team on engineering projects for new nuclear facilities and upgrades and modifications to nuclear power plants.

This position will offer you the ability to directly apply your knowledge of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design.