ASME Section III Engineer/PPL Engineer

CB&I
Plainfield, IL
Company Overview:

CB&I® is the world’s leading designer and builder of storage facilities, tanks and terminals. With more than 60,000 structures completed throughout our 135+ year history, we have the global expertise and strategically-located operations to provide customers world-class storage solutions for even the most complex energy infrastructure projects.

Overview:

The Principal ASME Section III Engineer is recognized as a subject matter expert within CB&I for ASME Section III (nuclear) components. The role is responsible to review, approve, and certify design calculations, drawings, analysis reports and material selections in accordance with ASME Section III and applicable subsections. The role is expected to serve as the Certifying Engineer for ASME Section III projects and to maintain that certification through project work or other training. The work includes among other things, conceptual studies, design calculations, finite element analysis, specification development and construction documents . The Principal ASME Section III Engineer is expected to work independently with minimal supervision and mentor engineering staff on ASME III design principles, calculation methodology, and technical requirements for certified deliverables. The role reports to the Department or Design Manager and routinely interacts with other Engineers, Quality Assurance personnel, and Operations personnel.

Responsibilities:
  • Serve as the Certifying Engineer for ASME Section III components, ensuring all design documentation meets Code requirements.
  • Review, approve, and certify design calculations, drawings, analysis reports, and material specifications in accordance with ASME Section III and applicable subsections.
  • Accurately produce deliverables per applicable design code, company standards and customer drawings and specifications. Maintain expert knowledge of current ASME III Code revisions, Code Cases, and industry best practices
  • Support internal and external audits, surveys, and certification activities
  • Mentor engineering staff on ASME III design principles, calculations methodology, and technical requirements for certified deliverables
  • Adhere to regulations and bylaws of local professional engineering jurisdictions and code of ethics in protection of the public and the environment.
  • Ensure designs and details are safe for field erection and use, with constructability in mind.
  • Compare designs and details to as-sold estimate and customer documents and advise project team of discrepancies and potential change notices.
  • Interface closely with Quality Assurance, Procurement, Project Engineering, and Operations on all Code-related issues
  • Forecast how long it will take to do a task – commit to definitive deadlines.
  • Make decisions on project-specific details and advise project team.
  • Generate improvement ideas for tools and workflow associated to the role, and develop investment justification.
  • Implement improvement initiatives within the department and/or broader organization.
  • Contribute to the technical body of knowledge within area of expertise.
  • Maintain a professional license in at least one jurisdiction and approve and stamp project deliverables as needed.
  • Effectively use document management system.
Qualifications:
  • 15+ years of relevant experience.
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering from an accredited school is required.
  • Professional Engineering License in at least one state is required.
  • Cross-functional training such as Graduate Development Program or equivalent is preferred.
  • Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to qualified as a certifying engineer per ASME Section III
  • Experience working in a nuclear safety culture and nuclear QA program
  • Experience with ANSYS Workbench
Skills and Behaviors:
  • Has developed in-depth understanding of company tools, standards, procedures, and capabilities and solves complex problems taking a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions.
  • Requires depth and/or breadth of expertise in own specialized discipline or field and may lead functional teams or projects.
  • Produces deliverables that are of high quality and comply with designs, company standards, and contract documents, and impacts the achievement of customer, operational or project objectives.
  • Operates effectively within ASME Section III (nuclear) certified QA system.
  • Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders. Explains difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view.
  • Lead others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions.
  • Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve technology and processes.
  • Generally, acts as subject matter expert for one or more product lines or technologies.
  • Has advanced self-awareness and interpersonal skills.
  • Actively seeks and utilizes an effective mentoring relationship(s).
  • Maintains medium- and long-term career and personal development goals.
  • Proactively embraces and promotes the company’s values and culture.
  • Regularly introspects, seeks feedback and adapts behaviors for ongoing personal development.

Benefits:

CB&I is proud to offer eligible employees a robust package of benefits, including major medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k)-matching program, FSA/HSA programs, long- and short-term disability options, life insurance, and AD&D. We also offer eligible employees paid holidays and paid time off. Benefits eligibility for permanent positions may vary by full-time or part-time roles, location, or position.

In accordance with applicable local and state laws or regulations, the compensation listed is the current estimated range for the position. Final offer details and future compensation may be determined by multiple factors, including, but not limited to, geographic location, market compensation data, skills, experience, and other relevant factors. Please discuss any compensation-related questions with your recruiter during the interview process.

Salary Range

$134,535-$175,000

Posted 2026-03-23

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