SMSI is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer specialized in Pipe Stress Analysis to support US ITER Vacuum and ECH/ICH groups at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. This is a full-time, contract position with hybrid work location (on-site and remote work possible as needs demand). Salary will depend on education / experience, but specified basic qualifications stated below must be met to even be considered.

Major Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs and checks calculations, and solves problems of high engineering complexity related to piping, diagnostics, transmission lines, and vacuum systems
• Review s specifications, drawings, and vendor equipment documentation from both within the discipline as well as from other disciplines for compliance with project requirements and actively seeks resolution
• Ensures adherence to Industry codes and standards as well as department practices and procedures
• Work with Technical managers, engineer, designers, and fabrication vendors to design and analyze complex piping systems and components
• Conduct document checking and design verification tasks in accordance with company and project procedures.
• Contribute to design documentation and deliverables such as piping flexibility and stress reports, nozzle load reports, pipe support load calculations, and specialty item data sheets such as spring supports.
• Perform and check analysis and calculations, check isometrics, conduct studies and prepare reports.
• Interface with Piping Design and Civil/Structural Disciplines.
• Developed pipe support standards and other pipe stress related specification such as expansion joints based on client requirement

Basic Qualifications:

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related field and minimum 5 years of experience
• Background performing stress analysis
• Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards such as ASME B31.3
• Experience with Caesar II
• Experience working on nuclear piping systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• M.Sc. Mechanical Engineering (or related field) and minimum 4 years of experience performing stress analysis
• Experience with ANSYS and 3D modeling software such as CATIA
• Perform stress analysis of critical piping for different condition such as thermal and seismic
• Perform fatigue analysis of piping system for applicable number of cycles
• Experience in hangers-snubbers-struts-sway and brace-engineered supports constant and variable spring cans
• Exposure to compressors, pumps, air coolers, exchangers, and tanks
• Knowledge of the engineering development process and typical Piping Engineering deliverables such as piping isometrics, piping line classes, line designation tables, specialty items, and material selection diagrams.
• Dynamic Analysis, Flange Leakage Check and Piping Flexibility
• Flange and bolting analysis for flange pre-load

All Candidates must Possess:

• US Citizenship
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Capability with MS Office Suite

Benefits:

• Excellent Salary
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Other Benefits