Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. NuScale Power develops modular advanced light water reactor nuclear technology and related Nuclear Steam Supply System (NSSS) components. The Mechanical Engineer 4 performs complex NSSS piping and pipe support design and stress analyses under ASME BPVC Section III, prepares and reviews engineering documentation, evaluates design solutions, and mentors early career engineers.
Responsibilities
- Performs complex piping design and stress analysis of ASME BPVC Section III Class 1, 2, and 3 piping systems using the Bentley AutoPIPE computer program in accordance with the requirements of NB, NC, ND-3600, respectively
- Performs piping design and stress analysis of ASME BPVC Section III Class 1, 2, and 3 piping components using the ANSYS computer program in accordance with the requirements of NB-3200 (preferred)
- Performs pipe support design and stress analysis of ASME BPVC Section III NF supports using hand calculations or ANSYS computer program
- Provides oversight and mentoring to early career engineers in the area of piping stress analysis and/or pipe support analysis
- Performs static and dynamic analysis including response spectrum and time history analysis to calculate stresses due to deadweight, thermal expansion, thermal gradients, seismic events, and fluid transients
- Prepare and review engineering specifications, drawings, CAD models, and other documentation that communicate the design and technical aspects of piping components associated with NSSS systems. The development of Drawings and CAD models is based on collaboration with drafters and requires the engineer to reviews models that have been developed in Siemens NX
- Leads the evaluation of design solutions (piping re-route, reconfigurations of supports, etc) which satisfy piping stress criteria
- Works on complex tasks in multiple and diverse areas
- Interprets scope and project requirements
- Acquires, maintains and develops training qualifications
- Performs other duties as assigned
Skills
- A minimum of a B.S. degree in Engineering, preferably Nuclear or Mechanical Engineering, from a four year ABET accredited college or university is required
- Minimum of 8+ years of highly relevant, full-time engineering experience is required
- An expert level of knowledge is required in one or more of the following areas:
- Experience with design and stress analysis of ASME BPVC Section III piping systems in accordance with the requirements of NB, NC, or ND-3600
- Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810
- Ability to understand and communicate clearly using a phone, personal interaction, and computers
- Ability to learn new job functions and comprehend and understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately in a rapidly evolving environment
- The employee frequently is required; to sit and stand; walk; bend, use hands to operate office equipment; and reach with hands and arms
- Ability to travel nationally and locally using common forms of transportation
- Advanced degree is preferred
- PE License in Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering is desirable
- Experience with the Bentley AutoPIPE computer code is desirable (similar code is acceptable)
- Experience with design and stress analysis of ASME BPVC Section III piping components using ANSYS computer program in accordance with the requirements of NB-3200 (preferred)
- Experience with ASME Section III NF (preferred)
Benefits
- This position is eligible for remote work if residing more than 30 miles from a physical NuScale office. Work must be performed within the contiguous United States with travel as required for business needs.
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