Early Career Mechanical Integrity Engineer

About the role

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for an engineer to join the Engineering Solutions team supporting the Test Operations and Sustainment contract at Arnold Engineering Development Complex at Arnold AFB, TN. This engineer will be working as a member of an integrated team responsible for maintaining and sustaining the United States Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment efforts.

Responsibilities

• Inspect pressure vessels and piping systems through field visits to verify, record, and report pertinent information to determine equipment integrity and make recommendations
• Perform calculations / analyses, including finite element analysis and fracture mechanics evaluation techniques to verify compliance to code
• Provide consultation regarding code compliance for pressurized systems
• Audit the mechanical integrity of process piping, pressure vessels, and system devices and components; as-built system drawings; and the development & field checking of drawings for each system, as directed
• Collect relevant data from field visits such as name plates, sizing, dimensions to help in integrity for use assessments
• Reverse engineer existing systems and/or components using non-destructive test (NDT) data and performing engineering analysis
• Independently research, review, study, and analyze in support of technical projects and programs
• Create technical reports which document analysis, work performed, results, and recommendations
• Recommend equipment, new concepts and techniques to improve inspections, engineering evaluations, and reporting
• Work inside/outside, confined spaces and elevations in industrial environments
• Be accountable for the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of work ensuring proper configuration management and assuring that standard design criteria, practices, procedures, and codes are used in preparation of plans and specifications

Requirements

• BS degree in mechanical or civil/structural engineering from an accredited college or university
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Secret level security clearance and access to the AEDC local area network

Qualifications

• Self-starter with a can-do attitude and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Interest in and/or work relevant to materials properties and structural adequacy assessment techniques
• Willingness to learn and keep abreast of new information relating to mechanical integrity issues
• Strong oral/written communication and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with P&ID diagrams, process piping systems and components, industrial valves, regulators, and pressure relief devices
• Ability to identify each of these devices along with their schematic symbols, drawing methodology, and formats
• Fracture Mechanics Analysis experience
• Knowledge of NDE methods and evaluation
• NDE results
• Ability to work in a team environment

Skills

• Active Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance
• Familiarity with PV Elite, CAESAR II, Ansys, AutoCAD, and SagePlus software

Benefits

What We Offer
Competitive salaries
Continuing education assistance
Multiple healthcare benefits packages
401K with employer matching
Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Pay

$75,000 - $107,000 / year

Schedule

Regular, Full-Time