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Washington State Job Bank Vessel Design Pipe Stress Engineer in Kennewick, Washington
Vessel Design Pipe Stress Engineer Job Locations US-GA-Kennesaw | US-TX-Plano | US-WA-Kennewick | US-TX-Fort Worth | US-SC-Aiken | US-IL-Naperville | US-KS-Overland Park ID 2025-3103 Category Pipeline Integrity Position Type Full-Time Overview Due to continued growth, our NorthADM Division of the Federal Services Group is seeking a Vessel Design Pipe Stress Engineer to join the team. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead pipe stress analysis and design for critical systems in both nuclear and non-nuclear projects. You'll ensure safe, compliant designs through collaboration, technical reviews, and adherence to industry standards. By focusing on high-quality engineering solutions, you'll directly contribute to the success and safety of complex projects. This position can be located in one of the following offices: Kennewick, WA Kennesaw, GA FT Worth, TX Dallas, TX Naperville, IL Aiken, SC Overland Park, KS Responsibilities Imagine a day where you're at the forefront of shaping critical projects, ensuring safe and efficient systems. You'll tackle complex challenges, craft detailed designs, and collaborate with experts to create innovative solutions. In this role, your contributions will directly drive the success and safety of transformative projects. Pipe Stress Analysis & Support Design Documentation: Prepare complete documentation of the pipe stress analysis and support design for process piping and utility piping systems in support of nuclear and non-nuclear projects by the following: Perform piping flexibility analysis (static and dynamic) for critical piping systems Perform analysis for sustained, thermal and multiple operating cases, occasional (winds, seismic, relief, water hammer, etc.) Locate and identify pipe supports on isometrics along with type of supports (e.g. spring hangers, snubbers, struts, etc.) Coordinate selection, location, and support loads with Civil/Structure group to assist in design/selection of supports Resolve high pipe loads on equipment nozzles & high secondary stresses in piping Evaluate local stresses via code cases Review and sign-off piping isometrics considering flexibility and supporting Vessel Design & Calculations: Prepare vessel design calculations in accordance with applicable standards Engineering Documentation & Compliance: Prepare error-free engineering documents for commercial nuclear facilities (e.g., drawings, sketches, instructions, inputs, calculations, analyses, evaluations) according to and bounded by industry codes, standards, and regulations to support client engineering needs. Generate engineering-related documents in accordance with client, ENERCON, and regulatory requirements, adhering to client and ENERCON procedures, processes, specifications, and other company or project directives Industry Knowledge & Standards: Maintain up-to-date and relevant knowledge of industry codes and standards, safety culture, and design techniques suitable to the nuclear industry Design Reviews & Collaboration: Provide peer and technical reviews of engineering designs and engineering-related documentation produced by others. Build strong relationships with clients through professional interactions and communications, and through the development of quality engineering products. Consult with other disciplines to ensure designs are compatible with and have considered all disciplinary requirements Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering from an accredited university and a minimum of 3 years of experience in the design of mechanical piping systems, and pipe stress analysis Experience with a combination of the following software for pipe stress analysis: AutoPIPE (preferred) ME 101 PIPESTRESS C