[Remote] Mechanical Engineer 5 (NSSS Piping & Integration)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. BCP Engineers & Consultants is seeking a Mechanical Engineer 5 specializing in NSSS Piping & Integration. This role involves the design and analysis of Nuclear Steam Supply System piping systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements, while also providing oversight and mentoring to early career engineers.ResponsibilitiesPossesses excellent knowledge in functional discipline and its practical application and has detailed knowledge of applicable industry codes, standards and regulationsPerforms 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, respectivelyPerforms 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-3200Performs pipe support design and stress analysis of ASME BPVC Section III NF supports using hand calculations or ANSYS computer programPerforms 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 transientsPrepare 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 NXLeads the evaluation of design solutions (piping re-route, reconfigurations of supports, etc) which satisfy piping stress criteriaWorks on complex tasks in multiple and diverse areasInterprets scope and project requirementsAcquires, maintains and develops training qualificationsPerforms other duties as assignedProvides oversight and mentoring to early career engineers in the area of piping stress analysis and/or pipe support analysisCertifies design specification for ASME BPVC Section III Piping and/or Piping SupportsSkillsA minimum of a B.S. degree in Engineering, preferably Nuclear or Mechanical Engineering, from a four year ABET accredited college or university is requiredPE License in Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering is requiredCertifying Engineer experience to ASME BPVC Section III is requiredMinimum of 15 years of highly relevant, full-time engineering experience is requiredPossesses excellent knowledge in functional discipline and its practical application and has detailed knowledge of applicable industry codes, standards and regulationsPerforms 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, respectivelyPerforms 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-3200Performs pipe support design and stress analysis of ASME BPVC Section III NF supports using hand calculations or ANSYS computer programPerforms 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 transientsPrepare and review engineering specifications, drawings, CAD models, and other documentation that communicate the design and technical aspects of piping components associated with NSSS systemsLeads the evaluation of design solutions (piping re-route, reconfigurations of supports, etc) which satisfy piping stress criteriaWorks on complex tasks in multiple and diverse areasInterprets scope and project requirementsAcquires, maintains and develops training qualificationsPerforms other duties as assignedProvides oversight and mentoring to early career engineers in the area of piping stress analysis and/or pipe support analysisCertifies design specification for ASME BPVC Section III Piping and/or Piping SupportsEligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810Advanced degree is preferredExperience with the qualification of piping systems including ball joints is desirableSubject Matter Expertise in one or more of the following areas: Engineering design and piping stress engineering analysis in the nuclear industryBentley AutoPIPE or other comparable pipe analysis codeASME Section III Class 1, 2, and 3 piping systems (NB/NC/ND-3600) and/or piping supports (NF)Company OverviewBCP Engineers & Consultants (BCP) is providing engineering and project management services to the U.S. It was founded in 1981, and is headquartered in Gretna, Louisiana, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://bcpengineers.com/.