Piping Engineer

What You’ll Do

Applicant will provide engineering, walk-downs and inspections for piping systems in support of nuclear and non-nuclear projects at Y-12. Design involves the preparation of design output documents including, piping drawings, construction drawings, calculations equipment data sheets and specifications. Other activities include testing support, preparation of bills of material for cost estimating and man-hour estimates. experience with 3D modeling is desirable. This position primarily provides mechanical piping design support to the projects engineering group but could also involve existing facilities “Operations” design support as day-to day assignments can change due to shifting workloads and Facility needs. A working knowledge of ASME B31 is also desirable. Responsibilities can include both independent tasks as well as being part of multi-discipline teams. As needed, design support of existing process facilities could include minor modification designs, preparation of procurement documents and support, system change control support, system walkdowns, maintenance of configuration control documentation, maintenance/construction field support, test plans and startup support, and unit operations troubleshooting.

What You Can Expect

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Physical Science [Chemistry, Physics, or related] from an Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited program in the United States or designated equivalents from Canada or Mexico, the Washington Accord, or the list of substantially equivalent as documented by ABET. OR MS in Engineering /Physical science. OR PhD in Engineering /Physical science.
• There is a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) requirement up to 4 years post-graduation at time of offer and confirmed by transcript. Beyond four years from graduation, engineering experience will supersede GPA as a requirement for hire.
  • 3.0/4.0 minimum cumulative GPA for Bachelor degree
  • 3.3 minimum cumulative GPA for Master degree
  • 3.5 minimum cumulative GPA for PhD

• In addition, the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2A (i.e., Baccalaureate in engineering or related scientific major 2 years job-related, and 1-year nuclear experience; or a DOE O 426.2A alternative). DOE 426.2A experience requirements can be satisfied following employment. In the interim, newly hired personnel will not be assigned duties that could impact the safety basis of nuclear facilities. (Ref. DOE O 426.2A)

Preferred Job Requirements

• A Professional Engineering License (PE) is preferred but not required.

Why Y-12?

You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Y-12, you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.

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