Mechanical/Design Structural Engineering – Midlevel – Associate

Mechanical/Design Structural Engineering – Midlevel – Associate

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering in a program accredited by the ABET; Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering examination in preparation for future licensing as a Professional Engineer (PE) is encouraged and preferred.
• Typically acquired 2 or more years of related engineering experience along with a bachelor’s degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET.
• Individuals with a master’s degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET may be considered for entry into the organization at this level.

Responsibilities

• Prepare/ review pipe stress analysis.
• Qualify welded pipe attachments (WPA) and equipment nozzles.
• Evaluate vibration impacts on piping systems.
• Piping evaluation to support Flow Accelerated Corrosion (FAC) programs group.
• Piping evaluation for added weight due to temporary conditions such as due to Lead shielding.
• Qualify pipe supports using E/PD-STRUDL (or equivalent), STAAD, etc.
• Evaluate Snubbers, Springs and Constant Supports settings.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and solve routine technical problems related to piping and pipe supports.
• Qualifying valves (Valve weak link analysis).
• Perform engineering evaluations of plant deficiencies and in support of plant modifications.
• Perform walk downs in support of construction and engineering activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of code requirements for the design of piping systems is a plus; preferably USAS B31.1, ‘Power Piping.’
• Proficient in pipe stress analysis programs, such as E/PD-STRUDL (or equivalent) and Autophile to qualify piping.
• Preferred: Mechanical Engineering or Civil Engineering degree.