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Sara Thomas

@sarathomas

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Mechanical engineer specializing in ASME-coded piping, pressure vessels, and fluid systems in regulated environments.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a mechanical engineering role where I can own ASME-coded piping/pressure vessel integrity, lead recertification and NDE workflows, and collaborate across design, construction, and operations to deliver compliant, safe systems with room to grow.

I’m a Mechanical Engineer with over 6 years of expertise in ASME-coded piping systems, pressure vessels, and fluid systems within regulated environments. I’ve delivered impact through piping system recertification, minimum wall thickness calculations, and material evaluations—always grounded in compliance and safe system functionality. My experience spans Class A, B, and C vessels for NOAA, in-service Navy ship design integration, and ASME/NASA-aligned pressure systems work for wind tunnels and research facilities.

In my most recent roles, I provided design integration and engineering support by reviewing vendor drawings and technical documentation, coordinating across multiple teams, and preparing data/correspondence for customer reviews. At Jacobs, I planned and executed re-certification of complex piping systems, coordinated nondestructive examination activities (VT, UT), and revamped re-certification processes for enhanced compliance. I also supported naval programs by interpreting piping isometrics, system schematics, and engineering drawings to enable installation, testing, and configuration control.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

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Current

WyzAnt

May 2013 - Present (13 years)

Provided personalized one-on-one tutoring and lesson planning, assessing student progress and delivering regular feedback. Covered Calculus (I–III), Pre-Calculus, Algebra (1–2), and Physics to support improved performance.

Lesson planning One On One Tutoring Calculus Tutoring Physics Tutoring Pre Calculus Tutoring

Mechanical Engineer

Ecs

Mar 2025 - May 2025 (2 months)

Provided design support for Class A, B, and C vessels for NOAA, delivering maritime vessel design solutions. Reviewed vendor drawings and calculations for code/spec compliance and supported technical responses related to piping and vessel integrity.

Minimum Wall Thickness Calculations Piping And Vessel Integrity

Design Integration Manager

Noblis Msd

Jan 2024 - Oct 2024 (9 months)

Oversaw design integration for In-Service LCS Independence Class Navy ships, supporting Navy customer review efforts. Coordinated engineering teams and naval divisions to resolve design challenges and ensure compliance with specifications.

Design Integration Engineering Support Technical Correspondence Cross Functional Collaboration

Pressure Systems Engineer

Jacobs

Mar 2021 - Jan 2024 (2 years 10 months)

Planned and executed ASME/NASA-aligned recertification of complex piping systems supporting wind tunnels and research facilities. Conducted and reviewed NDE (visual inspections and ultrasonic thickness testing), performed minimum wall thickness and pressure integrity evaluations, and supported code-compliant return to service.

ASME B31.1 ASME B31.3 NDE Coordination Minimum Wall Thickness Calculations Valve And Component Assessment Code Compliance

Mechanical Engineer

Newport News Shipbuilding

Mar 2018 - May 2020 (2 years 2 months)

Developed and reviewed piping and mechanical system documentation for U.S. Navy Nimitz-class aircraft carrier programs. Interpreted piping isometrics and engineering drawings to support installation, testing, and configuration control while coordinating with production and quality teams.

P&ID And Schematics Review Systems support And Configuration Control