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Spectra Tech, Inc.

Piping Engineer

Oak Ridge, TN · On-site

Engineering with full time piping design engineering support for facility and production area ... operating within a nuclear regulated environment. - Requires strong verbal and written ...

SPECTRA TECH, Inc.

Piping Engineer

Oak Ridge, TN · On-site

Engineering with full time piping design engineering support for facility and production area ... operating within a nuclear regulated environment. - Requires strong verbal and written ...

SPECTRA TECH INC

Piping Engineer

Oak Ridge, TN

Engineering with full time piping design engineering support for facility and production area ... operating within a nuclear regulated environment. - Requires strong verbal and written ...

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How much do nuclear piping engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for nuclear piping engineer in the United States is $138,562.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $103,000.00 and $161,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Nuclear Piping Engineer vs Nuclear Mechanical Engineer?

AspectNuclear Piping EngineerNuclear Mechanical Engineer
Primary FocusDesign, analysis, and integrity of piping systems in nuclear facilitiesDesign and analysis of mechanical systems, including equipment and components
CertificationsASME codes, PE license often preferredMechanical engineering licenses, ASME codes
Work EnvironmentPower plants, nuclear facilities, engineering firmsPower plants, manufacturing, engineering consulting
Common UsageSpecialized in piping systems within nuclear industryBroader mechanical systems across industries

While both roles require knowledge of ASME codes and engineering certifications, Nuclear Piping Engineers focus specifically on piping systems within nuclear facilities, ensuring safety and compliance. Nuclear Mechanical Engineers have a broader scope, working on various mechanical systems in different industries, including nuclear. Understanding these distinctions helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

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Infographic showing various Nuclear Piping Engineer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 87% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $138,562 per year, or $66.6 per hour.

Piping Engineer

Oak Ridge, TN • On-site

Spectra Tech, Inc.
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Engineering with full time piping design engineering support for facility and production area activities in Cat 2 and Cat 3 facilities. The responsibilities for the design engineer are:

- Provide design output documentation to support minor facility modifications. The types of design output documents typically developed by a piping design engineer within the Mission Engineering organization are drawings, engineering instructions, data sheets, equipment specifications, equivalency evaluations, calculations, etc.

- Must be able to do pipe stress analysis. Experience with AutoPipe is a plus but not required.

- Familiarity with and experience in developing designs in accordance with ASME B31.3 and ASME B31.1.

- Works with other engineering disciplines and other plant organizations to produce timely design output.

- Experience in a NRC or DOE regulated environment is desirable.

- Requires an understanding of Conduct of Engineering, Conduct of Operations, Conduct of Maintenance for facilities operating within a nuclear regulated environment.

- Requires strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interface effectively with various clients, production and support organizations, management, and hourly wage employees. Must be willing to perform field walk-downs and work in a production environment.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :

Requires an ABET accredited BS degree in a relevant Engineering discipline plus 10 or more years of relevant professional experience or a MS degree in a relevant Engineering discipline plus 10 or more years of relevant professional experience. A Q clearance or ability to get one is required.

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