Equipment Stress Engineer

Bechtel Corporation is a global leader in project management and construction services. The Equipment Stress Engineer will design and analyze complex mechanical equipment, preparing design documentation and specifications, while ensuring compliance with project quality standards. Responsibilities Perform equipment stress analyses using FEA software to produce equipment design calculations, as well as perform reviews of FEA and other submittals prepared by equipment vendors Resolve technical issues related to the equipment design and discuss them with other disciplines, groups, suppliers and the customer Interface and coordinate with other engineering disciplines in the development of the design Support the production of the equipment drawings This may be performed as an individual contributor or leading other engineers Prepare reports and studies in resolving open technical issues related to the equipment design Support development of cost estimates and schedules for mechanical equipment Ensure work is performed to the project’s quality standards for nuclear facilities while executing to the schedule Skills Requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering with less than 1 year of experience Requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering with a minimum of 1 year of relevant professional work experience Must possess the right to work and remain in the United States without Bechtel visa sponsorship now or in the future Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical (if located at the construction site), and background check which includes verification of employment and education Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the Hanford Site. (Even if teleworking, must still be able to comply with security requirements to obtain a badge) Non-U.S. citizens from countries identified by the Department of Energy as posing heightened security concerns—including sensitive countries, state sponsors of terrorism, countries of risk, and other designated countries—are subject to additional security requirements that limit site access Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) software for structural and thermal analyses. WTP prefers ANSYS Experience using industry standards such as ASME Section VIII, ASME B31.3, AISC ASD, and AISC N690 Experience producing equipment design calculations Experience producing design documents, including specifications and datasheets that incorporate the applicable design requirements, including nuclear safety requirements Benefits Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans Optional disability and supplemental insurance options Generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued 6.16 hours per pay period) Nine paid holidays Paid parental leave Discretionary bonuses Well-designed 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components Company Overview Bechtel is a construction company that offers engineering, construction, and project management solutions to its customers. It was founded in 1898, and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is