Job Title: Experienced Piping Engineer                                          

Location: Arnold AFB, TN

Job Family Code: O-Engineering

Function/Branch: Engineering / Engineering Solutions

Directorate: Engineering & Technical Support

Position Type: Regular, Full-Time

Pay Type: Exempt        

Grade: L09 (OA0915) – L10 (OA1015)

Salary Range or Starting Hourly Rate: L09: $115,000 - $157,000; L10: $134,000 - $183,500 / year

Overview

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Piping Engineer to join the Pressure and Hazardous Material Systems (PHMS) team, part of the Engineering Solutions branch of the Test Operations and Sustainment contract at Arnold Engineering Development Complex, Arnold AFB, TN. This engineer will be working as a member of an integrated team responsible for certifying and maintaining the mechanical integrity of pressure vessels and piping systems, directly supporting the United States Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment efforts.

Open to internal and external candidates

Job Summary

Note: This posting is specifically for those with 8 to 12 years of post degree engineering experience.

The primary responsibility of the person hired into this position is to perform advanced engineering analysis, calculations, field inspections support, and consultation for process piping systems, pressure vessels, and existing facility infrastructure used in ground testing of air and space systems. Work will involve application of ASME and American Petroleum Institute (API) Codes and Standards to support performance of in-service inspections and mechanical integrity assessments. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong attention to detail, experience in piping system design, code compliance, stress/flexibility analysis, piping component evaluation, and the ability to communicate with other engineers effectively. This role directly supports test readiness by helping ensure piping systems, pressure vessels, and related infrastructure are safe, reliable, and available to meet mission and customer requirements.

Job Duties:

Under the direction of the supervisor:

• 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 ASME code calculations, pressure rating evaluations, piping flexibility and stress analysis, and Fitness for Service assessments to verify compliance to code.
• Provide consultation regarding code compliance for pressurized systems. Support activities may span multiple ground test and plant facilities across the Arnold Engineering Development Complex.
• 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 plate stamping, dimensions, as-built configuration, component and device information for use in mechanical integrity and piping 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.
• Provide technical guidance to less-experienced engineers and support cross-functional coordination with inspection, operations, safety, and drafting personnel.
• 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:

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university plus a minimum of 8 years of post-degree engineering experience, which must include work with process piping systems, code compliance, and piping/mechanical integrity assessments.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Secret level security clearance and access to the AEDC local area network.
• Due to Air Force Security requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required for employment at AEDC.

Preferred Qualifications

• A self-starter with a can-do attitude and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge or experience with implementing mechanical integrity programs.
• Willingness to learn and keep abreast of new information relating to mechanical integrity issues
• Strong oral/written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with P&ID diagrams, process piping systems and components, industrial valves, regulators, and pressure relief devices. Ability to identify each of these devices along with their schematic symbols, drawing methodology, and formats.
• Knowledge or experience with implementation of codes/standards such as ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII and B31 Codes, API 579-1/ASME FFS-1, API 510/570, API 580/581, and ASME PCC-2/NBIC.
• Knowledge or experience with the certification of existing pressure vessels and piping systems, including design, fabrication, inspection, and testing.
• Knowledge or experience in performing flexibility and stress analysis on ASME B31 process piping systems.
• Knowledge or application of NDE methods for identifying fabrication and service-induced defects, Fitness for Service assessment methods and implementation.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Active Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance.
• Familiarity with PV Elite, CAESAR II, Ansys, AutoCAD, MathCAD, and SagePlus software.

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule