[Hiring] Senior Piping Engineer @AtkinsRéalis

Role Description

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.

• Responsible for design, layout, installation, and maintenance of piping systems and associated supports.
• Support the overall design and analysis of mechanical components, systems, and piping designs for nuclear and commercial projects.
• Create detailed engineering drawings, P&IDs, and 3D models for piping routes, equipment placement, and plant setup.
• Perform a variety of engineering calculations using traditional and advanced engineering methods and applicable design codes and regulatory requirements.
• 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).
• Prepare technical specifications, requisitions, and vendor recommendations for piping components.
• Review 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.
• Specialize in routine development, management, and implementation of engineering analysis, activities, and programs to identify and resolve routine equipment and system problems.
• Work in multi-discipline teams on project-based work and ensure integration of design across multiple disciplines.
• 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.
• Apply advanced technical principles in a logical and practical manner to resolve engineering issues or technical problems.
• Work to assigned schedules ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of work and initiate corrective measures to overcome delays.
• Operate with a high degree of independence with minimal guidance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Must be a U.S. citizen in order to be considered.

Benefits

• 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.
• Voluntary benefits.