Engineer – High Energy Piping

Southern Company is seeking an Engineer – High Energy Piping in Birmingham, AL. The role involves stress analysis and specification of supports for HEP projects, requiring both field and office work, with a current schedule of four days in-office and one day telecommute. Up to 50% travel may be necessary. Candidates should have a relevant engineering degree and experience in HEP stress analysis and related software.
Description
Engineer – High Energy Piping (HEP) Stress Analysis
Southern Company Services – TSS Mechanical Systems Boiler/Piping Department


WORK LOCATION & TRAVEL



This position will be based out of The Energy Center in Birmingham, AL
Work schedule (both in-office and telecommute); currently four (4) days in-office and one (1) day telecommute (subject to adjustment).
This position will require a mix of both field and office work.
Field work can include site visits to various generating facilities and may require overnight travel.
This position will require some travel (day and overnight, up to 50%) and the ability to work successfully in a remote/virtual environment with access to internet service.
Relocation assistance may be provided if the successful candidate does not currently live within a reasonable commute distance.

SUMMARY OF POSITION DUTIES


This position is assigned to the Technical Shared Services, Mechanical Field Services department.


The primary responsibility of this position is to provide stress analysis and specification of supports for HEP retrofit and new generation projects.


The successful candidate will be expected to support other work activities as they gain experience in the position to include, but not be limited to, the following:



Inspection and evaluation of HEP support systems
Field evaluation of HEP dynamic loading events
Providing technical direction in the NDE inspection of HEP welds and components
Participation in HEP related industry groups (e.g. ASME/EPRI)
Application of ASME B31.1 Power Piping Code

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS


Education:



Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited college/university or PE license with related experience
Mechanical or Civil/Structural Engineering degree preferred

Experience:


Required:



Detailed knowledge of HEP stress analysis principles and techniques
Detailed knowledge of Bentley AutoPIPE piping stress analysis software
Working knowledge of HEP supports, including variable spring, constant and snubber function and design
Working knowledge of formal calculation documentation processes
General understanding of fossil power plant systems and operations

Preferred:



Fossil power plant field experience working with HEP
Fossil power plant field experience inspecting/troubleshooting HEP hanger and structural issues
General knowledge of HEP NDE inspection techniques
Working knowledge of the ASME B31.1 Power Piping Code applicable to piping design and analysis
Experience in the detailed design of HEP supports
Experience working with contractors
General knowledge of ASTM specifications for piping, structural shapes, plates and bars

BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES



Demonstrate Southern Company’s Our Values – Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Superior Performance, and Act with Integrity.
Safety focus and a strong personal safety record.

BENEFITS



Competitive Pay
Excellent benefits packages which includes:

Medical and dental coverage
Defined Benefit/Cash Balance Pension plan
Performance-sharing plan
401(k) plan with a generous company match
Bonus opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement


Please submit an updated resume with your application