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Black & Veatch

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Nuclear Pipe Stress

Black & Veatch, Overland Park, Kansas, United States, 66213

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Company: Black & Veatch Corporation

Full‑time, Staff level, No relocation eligible.

Why Black and Veatch Black & Veatch empowers employees to grow and tackle humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment. We offer competitive compensation, 401K match, benefits that start day 1, and a hybrid environment that balances work and personal life.

The Opportunity

Perform, verify, and direct others to perform piping stress analysis to ensure conformance to ASME Section III, ASME B31.1, and associated ASME Standards, and both client and jurisdictional requirements for nuclear pressure piping.

Detailed stress analysis of metallic piping, evaluating conditions such as: elevated temperature service, piping loads at sensitive equipment such as steam turbines, pumps, compressors/expanders and air‑cooled heat exchangers, pulsating service, flow‑induced vibration, and transient loads.

Coordinate work between domestic and international offices, assign tasks, and collaborate with internal/external team members on complex projects.

Initiate contact with other disciplines as needed to identify and coordinate details of the work.

Prepare purchase specifications and administer pipe support purchase order contracts with domestic and international suppliers.

Prepare and qualify pipe support designs satisfying all code and project requirements.

Actively seek to understand client interests and drivers through normal client contact and through interaction and communication with project leadership.

Expand knowledge in other disciplines and/or functional areas and provide mentoring and training to junior engineers.

Travel to job sites for walkdowns and hanger inspections for both existing and new‑build facilities.

The Team The Mechanical Engineering Department is a global team delivering high‑quality, on‑time design and services projects in the areas of Power, Gas, Fuels & Chemicals, Water and Waste Water, Data Centers, and Mining. The Mechanical Piping design team specializes in piping design and stress analysis for mechanical systems, with an emphasis on complex design challenges and compliance with industry standards. The U.S.‑based group has a staff of 30 professionals located in several locations around the country, primarily in Raleigh, NC and the world headquarters in Overland Park, KS.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum 15 years of experience relevant to nuclear pipe stress analysis and piping design.

Technical depth with ASME BPVC Section III‑1 NB (Class 1), NCD (Class 2 & Class 3), and NF (Supports), ASME NQA‑1, ASME B31.1 Power Piping Code, and applicable design guides and standards.

Intermediate knowledge of ASME BPVC Section III, Division 5 (High Temperature Reactors).

Working knowledge of ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code Sections I, II, and VIII.

Working knowledge of other design standards and specifications such as API, ASTM, and AWWA.

Working knowledge of AutoPIPE stress analysis software.

Intermediate knowledge of ANSYS Mechanical and basic FEA principles.

Working knowledge of other disciplines, industry and technology trends, company quality program, principles of construction and constructability practices, and procurement and contract administration.

Working knowledge of processes and procedures for project controls and estimating.

Advanced ability to interpret engineering deliverable content as assigned.

Experience in supervising large project teams for multiple projects.

Minimum Qualifications Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited program or equivalent experience. Minimum of 11 years related work experience. All applicants must be able to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements, including criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with applicable laws.

Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries.

Work Environment and Schedule

This position would require working in a typical office environment. The position may entail prolonged periods of sitting and computer use, and the professional would ideally be able to maintain focus and attention to detail throughout the workday. The position may also require physical tasks during site visits, including crouching, grasping, and standing/walking for extended periods of time.

Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.

Salary Plan REG: Registered Engineering

Job Grade 017

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