Piping Stress Engineer 1 (Entry-Level) - Nuclear (January 2027)
The Piping Stress Engineer 1 is an entry-level role focused on supporting piping system evaluations and engineering design projects within the nuclear power sector. The position involves performing engineering calculations, data collection, and analysis under supervision, applying relevant codes and standards to ensure system integrity and safety. This role offers professional growth opportunities through hands-on experience with specialized piping analysis topics and emerging technologies in a leading nuclear engineering firm.
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What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Piping Stress Engineer to join a Nuclear piping engineering & analysis team. This role supports engineering projects under close supervision and provides hands-on experience applying ASME and industry standards to piping system evaluations.
- Learn and apply engineering fundamentals to collect, process, and evaluate piping data
- Perform basic engineering calculations and analyses under supervision
- Support simple system and structural design tasks and prepare specification inputs
- Assist with bid tabulations, reports, and technical studies
- Communicate technical results clearly to project team members and supervisors
- Follow accepted standards, codes (ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code, ASME B31.1, ASME B31.7), and internal quality processes
- Complete assigned tasks within allocated timelines and develop technical competence
Responsibilities
- Participate in piping engineering and analysis work scoped to entry-level responsibilities
- Support vibration monitoring and analysis, hydraulic transient evaluations, and thermal stratification assessments
- Assist with operability evaluations and qualification of piping for hydrodynamic loads
- Help perform pipe rupture evaluations, pipe wall thinning assessments (e.g., FAC/MIC), and flaw evaluations
- Prepare clear, usable documentation of methods and results for team review
Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelor’s or Master’s of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Aerospace, or Structural/Civil Engineering with emphasis in solid mechanics, structural analysis, elasticity, metallurgy, or finite element analysis
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- U.S. work authorization required — Confidential Client does not sponsor applicants for work authorization for this position
Valued (not required)
- Degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program
- Passed or preparing for the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam; Engineer-in-Training (EIT) designation
- Related internship or co-op experience
- Familiarity with AutoPIPE and PIPESTRESS software
Technology & Innovation
Confidential Client values appropriate use of technology to improve quality and efficiency. Depending on project needs, you may work with data tools, automation, or AI-assisted tools to support analysis and design. Employees remain accountable for their work and apply professional judgment and review when using technology-assisted methods.
Compensation & Benefits
- Compensation range: $62,998 – $90,586 per year
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- Retirement plan (401k) and pre-tax commuter accounts
- Paid holidays, paid vacation, paid personal/sick time, and parental leave
- Tuition assistance, licensure bonuses, employee referral bonus, and other employee programs
Confidential Client discloses compensation ranges in compliance with applicable laws.
About the Business Unit
Join the Nuclear Power Group and support clean, carbon-free energy projects — from small modular reactors (SMRs) and advanced reactor technology (ART) to plant life-extension and digital modernization. Work on technically interesting projects that span domestic and international scopes while building your career in nuclear engineering.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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