Senior Piping Engineer

About the role

Beyond New Horizons (BNH), LLC is a vital component of the national defense infrastructure, responsible for the design, construction, and operation of cutting-edge aerospace ground test facilities. Our work directly contributes to the advancement of aerospace technology and supports critical national security missions. We offer a challenging and rewarding environment where your expertise will have a significant impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute all phases of process piping and piping system design, from initial concept to final commissioning, ensuring adherence to requirements and industry best practices
• Generate creative and feasible design concepts for piping systems based on operational needs and technical requirements
• Develop preliminary designs, including process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams, equipment layouts, and material selections
• Refined preliminary designs, performing detailed calculations, selecting components, and creating detailed drawings and specifications
• Finalize designs based on reviews, analysis, and feedback, creating comprehensive documentation for fabrication, installation, and testing
• Provide on-site support during installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities. Ensure accurate as-built drawings and documentation are created
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant industry codes and standards as applicable (e.g. ASME B31.1, B31.3, B&PV codes)
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments throughout the design process, identifying potential hazards and developing effective mitigation strategies
• Present design decisions and analysis in a clear and concise risk assessment format to peers, management, and DoD clients
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team, including design engineers, drafters, systems and reliability engineers, and plant and facility operations engineers
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment
• Collaborate with fabrication and installation engineering teams and crafts personnel to ensure designs are practice, constructible, maintainable, and efficiently implemented in the field
• Mentor and guide junior and fellow senior engineering personnel, sharing your knowledge and experience, and promoting and challenging them toward professional growth
• Champion the adoption of advanced technologies and design innovations, including visual and animated displays, to enhance understanding and communication of design concepts to technical and non-technical audiences
• Support the transition of design information into a modeling and simulation framework to assist in operations, maintenance, reliability, and model-based systems engineering (MBSE) initiatives

Qualifications

• B.S. in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 8 years of demonstrated high-performance success in the design, analysis, and implementation of piping and/or process piping systems
• Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance and the AEDC local area network
• Current U. S. Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of piping and/or process piping system design principles, including fluid mechanics, heat transfer, stress analysis, materials selection, and piping component selection
• Experience with the design of complex process systems including pumps, valves, heat exchangers, pressure vessels, and other related equipment
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of relevant industry codes and standards (e.g. ASME B31.1, 31.3, B&PV codes)
• Proficient in industry-standard design software, such as AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, Caesar II, Plant 3D, Applied Flow Technology (AFT), etc.
• Experience with FEA software is highly desirable
• Proven ability to conduct risk assessments and develop and implement effective mitigation strategies
• Proven ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex engineering challenges in a timely and efficient manner

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical information to diverse audiences
• Proven ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex engineering challenges in a timely and efficient manner

Benefits

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