Fluids Engineer, Power Generation - Memphis

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, build, and activate fluid systems for power generation plants, including fuel gas, ammonia, water, compressed/instrument air, and HVAC
• Utilize knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid flow, and control theory to design and analyze power plant process and utility fluid systems
• Model piping assemblies using CAD software and perform piping stress analysis
• Read and develop detailed piping and instrumentation diagrams of complex fluids systems
• Select components, such as valves, pumps, piping, tanks, heat exchangers, and filters, and provide detailed specifications for their purchase
• Coordinate with engineers from other disciplines (civil, structural, electrical, controls, etc) to establish a complete system design
• Manage the fabrication and installation of fluid systems and other construction projects occurring at the power plant, hands-on in the field, alongside skilled technician teams
• Perform planning, analysis, and troubleshooting of system performance during real-time plant operations, commissioning, and post-outage data reviews
• Work closely with operations teams to ensure system design is well-understood and easy to operate long term
• Provide innovative solutions to problems under minimal supervision or direction 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
• 1+ years of experience with fluid systems or process engineering 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in mechanical, chemical, or related engineering discipline
• 5+ years of hands-on experience working with industrial fluid systems in a professional setting or outside the classroom project team
• Experience with fuel gas, ammonia (storage, delivery, and/or process use), water treatment or cooling water, compressed/instrument air, and HVAC or chilled-water systems
• Demonstrated expertise in the design, build, and operation of pressurized fluid systems per ASME B31, ASME B&PV Code Section VIII, or other applicable standards
• Experience using Siemens NX, SOLIDWORKS, or similar CAD software
• Experience using CAESAR II or similar pipe stress analysis programs
• Experience using python or other programming languages for data review and analysis
• Familiarity with industrial piping, fittings, and specifications (ASME/ANSI)
• Familiarity with instrumentation selection in industrial or severe service
• Experience operating and troubleshooting control systems required for remote or plant operations
• Excellent written and oral communication, especially translating technical concepts for non-technical audiences
• Ability to work with and lead technicians during fabrication and commissioning of systems
• Familiarity with Root-Cause Analysis and Risk Mitigation process
• Adaptability to change in direction of projects 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be willing to travel to other SpaceX locations as necessary
• Schedules vary due to plant operational needs - flexibility is required
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted
• Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position