Mechanical Engineer - Steam Systems

Job Responsibilities: The successful candidate will own steam-cycle mechanical design from heat balance through detailed engineering, including system sizing, piping layouts, equipment specification, and integration with the turbine island. They will perform pipe stress and flexibility analysis (per ASME B31.1 or B31.3 as applicable), water hammer and two-phase flow evaluations, and steam purity/chemistry compatibility studies. They will develop and review P&IDs, PFDs, equipment datasheets, isometrics, and design basis documents, and will specify major components including main steam stop and control valves, isolation valves, safety/relief valves, steam traps, separators, desuperheaters, condensers, feedwater heaters, deaerators, and associated piping and supports. They will lead the technical interface with the turbine OEM on steam admission conditions, extraction points, exhaust hood design, sealing steam, gland systems, and lube/control oil interfaces. They will participate in design reviews, vendor qualification, factory acceptance testing, construction support, commissioning, performance testing (per ASME PTC 6 and related codes), and root-cause analysis of in-service issues.

Job Qualifications: 10+ years of experience preferred; minimum of 4 years with relevant hands-on experience required. B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or greater. Demonstrated experience designing steam systems for utility, industrial, marine, or nuclear steam turbine generators, including hands-on responsibility for sizing, layout, and specification of high-energy steam and feedwater piping and components. Experience with applicable codes and standards: ASME B31.1 (Power Piping) and/or B31.3 (Process Piping), ASME BPVC Sections I, II, V, VIII, and IX, ASME OM (where applicable), ASME PTC 6 and PTC 46 for performance testing, Relevant IEEE, ANSI, NEMA, and TEMA standards. Solid grounding in steam-cycle thermodynamics, two-phase flow, water hammer, NPSH and cavitation, steam purity and cycle chemistry (EPRI guidelines), and erosion/corrosion (FAC) considerations. Demonstrated ability to produce engineering deliverables (calculations, specifications, design basis documents) that withstand independent technical review and regulatory audit. Comfortable working in a hands-on lab and factory environment. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and stand for extended periods. Willingness to perform hands-on work including assembly, plumbing, wiring, and troubleshooting.

Job DetailsJob Type: Direct Hire

Salary Range: $125K - $200K (depending on experience and final leveling)

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