Pipe Stress Engineer

Pinnacle Specialty Group is a woman-owned and operated small business specializing in providing project and contract management for Professional, Technical, Engineering, IT and Support Services. We offer full benefits to include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, 401K - Company Matched.

Responsibilities
• 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:
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o Perform piping flexibility analysis (static and dynamic) for critical piping systems
o Perform analysis for sustained, thermal and multiple operating cases, occasional (winds, seismic, relief, water hammer etc.)
o Locate and identify pipe supports on isometrics along with type of supports (e.g. spring hangers, snubbers, struts, etc.)
o Coordinate selection, location, and support loads with Civil/Structure group to assist in design/selection of supports
o Resolve high pipe loads on equipment nozzles & high secondary stresses in piping
o Evaluation of local stresses via code cases
o Review and sign-off piping isometrics considering flexibility and supporting
• 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, and regulatory requirements, adhering to client procedures, processes, specifications, and other company or project directives
• Maintain up-to-date and relevant knowledge of industry codes and standards, safety culture, and design techniques suitable to the nuclear industry
• 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
Required Skills
• 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:
o AutoPIPE (preferred)
o ME 101
o PIPESTRESS (preferred)
o CAESAR II
o CAEPIPE
• Advanced knowledge of applicable mechanical codes and standards
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite

• Excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills
• Ability to be an individual contributor, work effectively in teams, and provide leadership\mentoring to junior engineers
• Ability to independently perform advanced technical work including complex calculations and analyses under general management oversight
• Must be a US Citizen

Work Environment / Physical Demands:

Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Light to moderate lifting may be required for packages and other items, ability to walk short distances, may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard.

Due to government and/or federal regulations for this position, proof of U.S. citizenship is required.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

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