Senior Program Engineer, Pressure Protection

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL), a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratory supporting national security, energy innovation, and environmental stewardship, is seeking a skilled Pressure Protection Program Engineer. This position also serves as the Facility Pressure Protection Coordinator, providing direct oversight, configuration control, and technical authority for pressure systems within designated SRNL facilities.

• Serve as the Facility Pressure Protection Coordinator, responsible for maintaining facility level pressure system oversight, including system status tracking, equipment configuration control, pressure relief device stewardship, walkdowns, and coordination with operations and maintenance.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for pressure systems governed by ASME B31.3, ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC), SRNL and DOE requirements.
• Ensure pressure system design, installation, modification, and operation comply with 10 CFR 851.
• Maintain and implement SRNL's Pressure Protection Program, ensuring alignment with applicable national codes and standards.
• Perform, review and approve engineering designs, calculations, P&IDs, drawings, material specifications, and inspection/test plans.
• Perform and document engineering analyses such as stress evaluations, pressure boundary assessments, and relief device sizing in accordance with ASME and DOE standards.
• Lead or participate in hazard analyses, design reviews, and facility walkdowns to assess system condition, operability, and compliance.
• Provide technical guidance on pressure system fabrication, installation, testing, and inspection consistent with B31.3 DOE Orders and SRNL requirements.
• Support nonconformance resolution, corrective action development, and lessons learned program activities.
• Deliver training and mentorship on pressure system safety, DOE regulations, and SRNL pressure protection requirements.
• Interface with DOE representatives, facility operations, maintenance, and engineering organizations regarding pressure safety matters.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 6-8 years of engineering experience with pressure systems, piping design, or pressure safety programs.
• Strong working knowledge of ASME B31.3 and pressure system design principles.
• Familiarity with ASME BPVC, API standards, and additional piping codes.
• For ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, US Citizenship is Legally Required
• Experience with relief device sizing, fluid mechanics, and mechanical stress analysis.
• Ability to interpret and apply engineering codes, standards, and DOE directives.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience with DOE facilities, nuclear environments, or national laboratories.
• Knowledge of DOE O 420.1C, DOE O 414.1D, DOE O 433.1B, and related DOE orders.
• Experience with hazard analysis techniques (PHA, HAZOP, FMEA).

"We put science to work!"

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multi-program laboratory applying state of the art science and practical, high-value, cost-effective solutions to complex technical problems to protect the nation. Located at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken SC, the laboratory develops and deploys innovative technologies to address some of the nation's environmental, energy, and national security challenges.

Battelle Savannah River Alliance (BSRA) is constantly assessing trends to provide the best possible benefits to our workforce. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce.

Some of the *Benefits offered to employees include:

*Benefits vary based upon employment status

• Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed
• Short- & Long-Term Disability (company paid)
• Life Insurance Non-Contributary 1X salary (company paid)
• AD&D Non-contributary 1x salary (company paid)
• Savings & Investment plan:
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  • Qualified Non-Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting
  • Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (5 yrs. vesting in company match)
  
  
• Contributory Life Insurance up to 5x Salary with $1M Cap
• Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children)
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Plan
• SRNL offers a competitive relocation package to ease the transition process. Domestic and international relocation assistance is available for certain positions.

For more information about our benefits, working here, and living here, visit the "About" tab at www.srnl.doe.gov.

BSRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. BSRA is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. Please email us at SRNLRecruiting@srnl.doe.gov with any questions regarding the hiring process or to request an accommodation.