Sr. Project Engineer (Nuclear Services) - 3677
Barnhart Crane & Rigging - Memphis, TN
posted 4 days ago
About the position
Barnhart Crane & Rigging is looking for a Sr. Project Engineer with extensive high complexity nuclear feedwater heater replacement experience to support preliminary engineering needs for a project at Diablo Canyon Power Plant. While candidates located within 100 miles of the site are preferred, remote work options will be considered. Occasional travel to both the job site and Barnhart's home office in Memphis, TN will be required. The Sr. Project Engineer will lead the planning, coordination, and execution of high-complexity heavy lift operations associated with the removal and replacement of multiple feedwater heaters at a nuclear power plant. This role requires deep technical expertise in heavy lift engineering utilizing alternative lifting/handling equipment, project management skills, and a strong commitment to safety and regulatory compliance in a highly controlled environment. The position involves collaboration with cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, contractors, and regulatory bodies, to ensure the safe and efficient execution of the project.
Responsibilities
- Develop and oversee detailed heavy lift/component replacement plans, including rigging, equipment selection, load path analysis, and contingency planning.
- Conduct structural analysis and review plant conditions to ensure lift feasibility and compliance with nuclear safety requirements.
- Prepare technical specifications, calculations, and documentation for approval by engineering and regulatory authorities.
- Implement strict adherence to nuclear safety standards, ASME B30 series, OSHA, AISC, ANSI, and project specific design parameters.
- Perform risk assessments and hazard analyses to identify and mitigate potential risks associated with heavy lift operations.
- Collaborate with plant operations, maintenance, and outage planning teams to integrate heavy lift activities into the broader project schedule.
- Act as technical liaison with plant personnel, equipment manufacturers, general contractor, and third-party engineering firms.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of engineering experience in heavy lift operations utilizing specialized alternative load handling equipment, with at least 5 years in the nuclear power sector.
- Demonstrated experience developing successful feedwater heater removal and replacement plans, including complete (shell and bundle) heaters as well as bundle only options.
- Ability to perform detailed load calculations and structural analyses to ensure safe lifting operations.
- In-depth understanding of various cranes, hoists, rigging equipment, and their specific applications.
- Proficiency with CAD, 3D modeling software, and industry-specific tools such as AutoCAD, Inventor, Lift Planner, or similar programs.
- Strong knowledge of relevant standards and regulations, including OSHA, AISC, ASME, ANSI, and others specific to lifting and rigging.
- Familiarity with engineering software (i.e. RISA-3D, Ansys, Mathcad, MS Excel), scheduling software, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Skilled in diagnosing and resolving technical and logistical issues in crane and rigging operations.
- Familiarity with nuclear plant systems, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements.
- Experience performing and post processing 3D laser scans, as well as integrating the scans into the CAD model for obstruction/clearance validation.
Nice-to-haves
- Professional Engineer (PE) licensed preferred; active licensure in the state of California highly desirable.
Benefits
- Competitive Pay Range ($100-120K/year)
- Bonus program that pays for performance
- 401K contributions matched up to 10% of pay
- Insurance, Paid Time Off and other benefits (details in interview)
