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MechanicalPiping Design Engineer

Consolidated Nuclear Security

Job Location:

Oak Ridge, TN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 26 June 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 19 October 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Location: Oak Ridge TN
Job Title: Mechanical/Piping Design Engineer
Career Level From: Senior Associate
Career Level To: Specialist
Job Specialty: Core Engineering

What Youll Do

Key Responsibilities:

Perform equipment and piping system designs including line sizing and pressure drop calculations. This will also involve the selection of piping components (e.g. valves regulators pumps etc.).
Perform relief valve sizing calculations to ensure safety and compliance with industry codes and standards (e.g. ASME B31 API and Boiler Pressure Vessel code).
Perform walk-downs and inspections of process and utility piping systems.
Prepare written reports drawings/sketches and technical documents (Equivalencies P&IDs data sheet and bills of material).
Utilize appropriate regulations design codes and standards including ASME B31.1 and B31.3 ASTM AWWA as well as other relevant industry standards.
Plan and self-perform project tasks including scope development design timelines requirements schedule research design review and field verification.

Recommended Attributes:

Ability to effectively communicate complex technical information both written and verbal.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multifunctional team.
Ability to self-direct with minimal day-to-day supervision.
Highly detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and thoroughness in all tasks.
Must be a U.S. citizen with no dual citizenship.
Knowledgeable in industry piping codes such as ASME ASTM and AWWA.
Experience with design in systems such as potable water and fire-protection supply systems gas supply systems acid and caustic fluids brines cryogenics steam and condensate chilled water systems chillers boilers cooling towers and vacuum systems.
Experience with pipe routing and piping component selection.
Technical knowledge of related engineering systems applications of engineering and construction methods and materials and engineering application of computers.
Experience with Microstation or other CAD software.

What You Can Expect

Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
Top-notch dedicated colleagues
Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
Career advancement and professional development programs
Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives

Minimum Job Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Physical Science Chemistry Physics or related from an Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited program in the United States or designated equivalents from Canada or Mexico the Washington Accord or the list of substantially equivalent as documented by ABET AND 2 years of relevant experience. OR MS in Engineering/Physical science. OR PhD in Engineering/Physical science.
There is a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) requirement up to 4 years post-graduation at time of offer and confirmed by transcript. Beyond four years from graduation engineering experience will supersede GPA as a requirement for hire.
- 3.0/4.0 minimum cumulative GPA for Bachelor degree
- 3.3 minimum cumulative GPA for Master degree
- 3.5 minimum cumulative GPA for PhD
In addition the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2A (i.e. Baccalaureate in engineering or related scientific major 2 years job-related and 1-year nuclear experience; or a DOE O 426.2A alternative). (Ref. DOE O 426.2A)

Why Y-12

You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan prescription drug plan vision plan dental plan employer matched 401(k) savings plan disability coverage education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace at Y-12 you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.

Notes

The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.

If a range of Career Levels is posted i.e. Senior Associate to Senior Specialist internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.

Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.

This position may require entry into the Material Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (10 C.F.R. Part 712) which requires successful competition of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation and may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.

This position may be categorized as a designated position identified by 10 C.F.R. Part 709 requiring successful completion of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation that may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.

CNS is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical drug screening and background investigation. As an employee you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.

CNS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin protected veteran status or disability.

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