Bechtel Corporation
Pipe Support Engineer (Structural)
Bechtel Corporation, Knoxville, Tennessee, United States, 37955
Overview
Bechtel is the licensing, engineering, procurement, and construction partner on TerraPower’s Natrium team. Selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for its Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program, Natrium is participating in a DOE initiative to re-establish U.S. leadership in nuclear energy that provides matching funding to industry to design and build an operational advanced reactor. TerraPower, a leading advanced generation technology company founded by former Microsoft CEO Bill Gates, will be deploying its 345 MWe sodium fast reactor (SFR), called Natrium. The Natrium plant features an advanced, cost-competitive reactor design that is safer, simpler, easier, and less costly to construct, less expensive to operate, and able to provide energy that is competitive with fossil fuels. It also features an innovative molten salt energy storage system designed to be complementary to solar and wind power by evening out the peaks and valleys in production when the sun is not shining, or the wind is not blowing. With the reactor and energy storage output combined, the plant can produce more than 500 MWe of power. Bechtel is the licensing, engineering, procurement, and construction partner on TerraPower’s Natrium team. This role is part of a broader program and offers part-time telework with in-person attendance requirements as described below.
Job Summary
Essential duties include locating and designing supports for various piping systems and performing associated calculations. This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and will require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership.
Major Responsibilities
Perform modelling and pipe support calculations using GTStrudl. Candidate should be familiar with common pipe support hardware, industry standards, and relevant codes such as AISC & ASME B31.3/B31.1 Work closely with layout personnel and pipe stress engineers. Coordinate with other engineering disciplines and vendors as required. Prior experience should include working in a 3D model environment & placement of pipe supports. May include some lead activities.
Education And Experience Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 1-2 years of experience or 5-6 years of relevant work experience.
Required Knowledge And Skills
U.S. Citizenship is required. Prior experience using a computer frame analysis (GTStrudl preferred). Knowledgeable of AISC structural code, ASME B31.3, B31.1 other relevant industry piping codes and standards. Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check which includes verification of employment and education.
Total Rewards/Benefits
For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards
Diverse Teams Build The Extraordinary
As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent. We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong—where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to acesstmt@bechtel.com
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Part-Time Telework
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Construction
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Bechtel is the licensing, engineering, procurement, and construction partner on TerraPower’s Natrium team. Selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for its Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program, Natrium is participating in a DOE initiative to re-establish U.S. leadership in nuclear energy that provides matching funding to industry to design and build an operational advanced reactor. TerraPower, a leading advanced generation technology company founded by former Microsoft CEO Bill Gates, will be deploying its 345 MWe sodium fast reactor (SFR), called Natrium. The Natrium plant features an advanced, cost-competitive reactor design that is safer, simpler, easier, and less costly to construct, less expensive to operate, and able to provide energy that is competitive with fossil fuels. It also features an innovative molten salt energy storage system designed to be complementary to solar and wind power by evening out the peaks and valleys in production when the sun is not shining, or the wind is not blowing. With the reactor and energy storage output combined, the plant can produce more than 500 MWe of power. Bechtel is the licensing, engineering, procurement, and construction partner on TerraPower’s Natrium team. This role is part of a broader program and offers part-time telework with in-person attendance requirements as described below.
Job Summary
Essential duties include locating and designing supports for various piping systems and performing associated calculations. This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and will require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership.
Major Responsibilities
Perform modelling and pipe support calculations using GTStrudl. Candidate should be familiar with common pipe support hardware, industry standards, and relevant codes such as AISC & ASME B31.3/B31.1 Work closely with layout personnel and pipe stress engineers. Coordinate with other engineering disciplines and vendors as required. Prior experience should include working in a 3D model environment & placement of pipe supports. May include some lead activities.
Education And Experience Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 1-2 years of experience or 5-6 years of relevant work experience.
Required Knowledge And Skills
U.S. Citizenship is required. Prior experience using a computer frame analysis (GTStrudl preferred). Knowledgeable of AISC structural code, ASME B31.3, B31.1 other relevant industry piping codes and standards. Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check which includes verification of employment and education.
Total Rewards/Benefits
For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards
Diverse Teams Build The Extraordinary
As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent. We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong—where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to acesstmt@bechtel.com
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Part-Time Telework
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Construction
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