Lead Piping Engineer

Remote: yes Posted: 2026-07-07

About Commonwealth Fusion Systems:    Commonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy.   Combining decades of research, top talent, and new technologies, we’re designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants. And we're working with policymakers, suppliers, and many others to build the energy industry of the future.   We’re in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018, we’ve raised $4 billion of capital, making us the largest and leading fusion company in the world.   Now we’re looking for more thinkers, doers, builders, and makers to join us. People who’ll bring new perspectives, solve tough problems, and thrive as part of a team.    If that’s you and this role fits, we want to hear from you.

Join the power movement as Lead Piping Engineer As the Lead Piping Engineer, you will lead all piping engineering functions, including pipe stress analysis, piping standards and material specifications, and pipe support design. Depending on project needs and team structure, perform these engineering activities directly or provide technical leadership by overseeing, coordinating, and delegating work to the piping engineering team or contractors.

Pipe Stress Engineering

- Establish and document pipe stress methodologies, standards, and best practices

- Perform pipe stress analyses using industry-standard pipe stress software (e.g., AutoPIPE)

- Evaluate piping systems for sustained, thermal expansion, occasional, seismic, wind, and dynamic loading conditions

- Design and specify pipe support systems, including spring supports, restraints, guides, anchors, and hangers

- Develop, maintain, and continuously improve the company's standard pipe support catalog

- Prepare and maintain piping stress calculations, reports, design documentation, and supporting engineering records

- Ensure piping designs comply with applicable codes and standards, including ASME B31.1, ASME B31.3, and other relevant industry standards

- Coordinate with piping designers, mechanical engineers, civil/structural engineers, equipment engineers, and project teams to optimize piping layouts and support configurations