Engineer - High Energy Piping (HEP) Stress Analysis

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 Required Experience 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 Experience 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 Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law. Job Identification: 18713 Job Category: Engineering Job Schedule: Full time Company: Southern Company Services #J-18808-Ljbffr