Description:
The primary responsibility of the person hired into this position is to perform calculations and consultation for mechanical integrity assessments of primarily pressure vessels, process piping systems, and existing facility infrastructure used in ground testing of air and space systems. Work will involve use of ASME and American Petroleum Institute (API) Codes and Standards to support performance of mechanical integrity assessments. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong attention to detail, an interest or experience in engineering forensics and/or reverse engineering, structural integrity and material properties, and the ability to communicate with other engineers effectively.
Job Duties:
Under the direction of the supervisor or a more senior engineer:
- Inspect pressure vessels and piping systems through field visits to verify, record, and report pertinent information to determine equipment integrity and make recommendations
- Perform calculations / analyses, including finite element analysis and fracture mechanics evaluation techniques to verify compliance to code
- Provide consultation regarding code compliance for pressurized systems
- Assess the mechanical integrity of process piping, pressure vessels, and system devices and components; as-built system drawings; and the development & field checking of drawings for each system, as directed
- Collect relevant data from field visits such as name plates, sizing, dimensions to help in integrity for use assessments
- Reverse engineer existing systems and/or components using non-destructive test (NDT) data and performing engineering analysis
- Perform independent research, reviews, studies and analyses in support of technical projects and programs
- Be accountable for the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of work ensuring proper configuration management and assuring that standard design criteria, practices, procedures, and codes are used in preparation of plans and specifications
- Create technical reports which document analysis, work performed, results, and recommendations
- Recommend equipment, new concepts and techniques to improve inspections, engineering evaluations, and reporting.
- Work inside/outside, confined spaces and elevations in industrial environments
- It is a condition of employment to wear company issued Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in accordance with company policy
- Perform other related duties as required
Basic Qualifications:
- B.S. degree in mechanical or civil/structural engineering from an accredited college or university.
NOTE: This posting is specifically for engineers with less than 5 years of relevant engineering experience
- United States Citizenship is required