Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Spencer Ogden is seeking Pipe Stress Engineers to support the engineering and design of a new nuclear power plant project. The role involves piping stress analyses, engineering model development, and preparation of technical documentation in accordance with nuclear industry codes and standards.
Responsibilities
- Perform piping stress analyses supporting new nuclear power plant design, from initial design inputs through final engineering documentation
- Develop detailed piping subsystem models using PIPESTRESS software and PCF files , incorporating geometry, materials, components, supports, restraints, and load cases
- Interpret piping specifications, isometric drawings, equipment data, design requirements, and operating conditions
- Evaluate sustained, thermal expansion, seismic, dynamic, anchor movement, and other project-specific loading conditions
- Analyze piping components, supports, nozzles, flanges, penetrations, and equipment interfaces to ensure compliance with design requirements
- Utilize Python macros to automate model preparation, process engineering data, perform quality checks, and evaluate analysis results
- Troubleshoot modeling errors, analysis warnings, and technical discrepancies
- Prepare comprehensive, traceable engineering reports documenting assumptions, methodologies, calculations, results, and conclusions
- Ensure engineering deliverables comply with ASME BPVC Section III, Subsection NCD, and ASME B31.1
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to resolve technical issues and coordinate design activities
Skills
- 5+ years of piping stress analysis experience, preferably within the nuclear power industry
- Experience performing piping stress calculations and developing detailed analysis models
- Proficiency with PIPESTRESS, AutoPIPE, or comparable piping stress analysis software
- Strong understanding of ASME BPVC Section III and ASME B31.1 requirements
- Experience evaluating seismic, thermal, sustained, and dynamic piping loads
- Ability to interpret piping isometrics, design specifications, and engineering drawings
- Strong technical documentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to independently manage engineering deliverables and coordinate with cross-functional teams
- PIPESTRESS experience strongly preferred
Benefits
- Hybrid / Remote Flexibility
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