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Position summary

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Piping Stress Engineer to join their Nuclear engineering team in Chickamauga, TN. This role supports piping engineering and analysis work that follows ASME codes and industry best practices. The position is full-time and based in Chickamauga, TN.

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What you’ll do

This is an entry-level role focused on learning and applying core engineering principles while supporting project teams. Typical responsibilities include:

• Under supervision, gather data and prepare simple engineering calculations.
• Support preparation of system/structural designs of limited scope.
• Collect data for specifications, reports, studies, and bid tabulations.
• Communicate technical information and results clearly to project team members and supervisors.
• Apply accepted standards and processes to assigned tasks.
• Complete assignments within allocated timeframes and grow technical capabilities on projects.
• Participate in evaluation tasks related to vibration, hydraulic transients, thermal stratification, hydrodynamic loads, pipe rupture, wall thinning (FAC/MIC), and pipe flaw evaluations as directed.

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Essential qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Aerospace, or Structural/Civil Engineering with emphasis in solid mechanics, structural analysis, theory of elasticity, metallurgy, or finite element analysis.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.

Note: Confidential Client does not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

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Valued (but not required) qualifications

• Degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and designation as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT).
• Previous related internship or co-op experience.
• Familiarity with AutoPIPE and PIPESTRESS software.
• Programming or scripting experience (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to support automation and data processing.

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AI & Automation

Confidential Client expects engineers to use modern tools to improve workflows and deliver cost-effective designs. In this role you may:

• Use automation and AI tools to assist calculations, document summarization, and draft documentation — with engineering judgment and verification.
• Build or use scripts or tools to automate repetitive checks or reporting (programming skills are valued but not required).
• Be encouraged to learn skills that support automation, AI, and data-driven engineering.

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Benefits

Confidential Client provides a competitive, award-winning benefits package designed to support health, financial security, and work‑life balance, including:

• Health: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident insurance, disability coverage, Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• FSA & HSA options, Back-up daycare
• 401(k) plan and pre-tax commuter account
• Tuition assistance, merit scholarships, licensure and referral bonuses
• Paid personal/sick time, vacation, holidays, parental and bereavement leave
• Flexible work arrangements (where applicable)

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Compensation Range

• $62,998 - $90,586 (base annual salary range)

Confidential Client discloses compensation ranges that comply with applicable local and state regulations. Final compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and role location; eligible roles may also participate in discretionary bonuses and benefits.

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About the business unit

Join the Confidential Client’s Nuclear Power group working on advanced nuclear technologies, life-extension projects, digital modernization, and international new-build initiatives. The team focuses on safety, innovation, and sustainable energy solutions in nuclear engineering and licensing.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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