Senior Pipe Support Engineer

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Project Overview:

Bechtel National, Inc. (BNI), Bechtel’s government services business, is one of the top providers to departments and agencies of the U.S. and British governments. Its successes include many large, first-of-a-kind projects in government site management, environmental restoration, defense, space, energy, and national and homeland security. Bechtel currently manages the Mobile Launcher 2 project at Kennedy Space Center, FL. This project is the design and construction of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Mobile Launcher 2 (ML2) for the Space Launch System (SLS).

Job Summary:

Essential duties include the locating and designing supports for various piping systems and performing associated calculations. Candidate should be familiar with common pipe support hardware, industry standards, and relevant codes such as AISC & ASME B31.3. Work closely with layout personnel and pipe stress engineers to deliver a quality and cost-effective design. Coordinate with other engineering disciplines and vendors as required. Prior experience should include working in a 3D model environment.

Note: This is a short term need and could be a short-term hire or agency position. Location is at Cape Canaveral FL or another Bechtel NS&E office such as Reston, VA or Knoxville TN. #LI-SNH

Major Responsibilities:

• Locating and designing support for various piping systems and performing associated calculations.
• Works closely with layout personnel and pipe stress engineers to deliver a quality and cost-effective design.
• Coordinates with other engineering disciplines and vendors as required.
• Evaluates, selects, and applies standard plant design and piping engineering methods, techniques, procedures, and criteria, using independent judgment in making adaptations and modifications​. 
• Examines and analyzes pipe configurations for ANSI/ASME code compliance​. 
• Participates in reviews and recommends approval of design drawings and data for compliance with requirements​. 
• Analyzes and reports on the suitability of unconventional materials, techniques, and/or difficult coordination requirements​. 
• Coordinates plant design engineering efforts in assigned areas with specialty groups, engineering disciplines, the client, vendor, contractors, construction, and other functional groups.​ 

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience​.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience with GT Strudl is preferred.
• Familiar with common pipe support hardware, industry standards, and relevant codes such as AISC & ASME B31.3.
• Develops and interprets design criteria and specifications as applicable to designs​. 
• Able to effectively view and/or model in a 3D model environment.

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