Hybrid Piping Stress Engineer

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Piping Stress Engineer to join a talented mechanical team. The ideal candidate will be a reliable, creative team player who performs piping stress analysis while maintaining the codes, standards, practices, piping, pipe supports, and equipment drawings.

Responsibilities:

• Perform static and dynamic piping stress analysis (using CAESAR II Software) and equipment nozzle load calculations, including cyclic, high-pressure, and high-temperature systems.
• Develop stress reports determining the reactions of piping on equipment and structures
• Collaborate with Piping, Process, and Structural Engineering groups.
• Responsible for pipe support component selection and pipe support design criteria.
• Review proposed piping support systems, identify issues, and recommend appropriate, cost-effective solutions.
• Consult with client and others on field-related issues, including follow-up reports or design modifications.
• Perform field verification to provide clarification and interpretations of drawings and specifications.
• Participate in system design activities such as:
  • Prepare requisitions for procurement of Piping Specialty items, expansion joints, and pipe supports.
  • Involved in bid evaluation of requisitioned components.
  • Review and approve contractor documents and drawings.
• Reviewing stress analysis done by others, but sometimes also requires performing stress analysis.
• Experienced engineers (5+ years) expected to lead stress analysis projects.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or simular degree
• 2+ years experience
• Knowledge of ASME B31.3, B31.1 required
• Knowledge of API 510/570/650/653, ASME VIII Div I&2 preferred
• AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and ANSYS or FEPIPE preferred
• Experience mentoring and leading small teams required for experienced engineers (5+ years)
• PE. Preferred, but not required

Professional Development Opportunities:

• Leadership and management of pipe stress team
• Exposure to 510/570/650/653, ASME VIII Div I&2, and Finite Element Analysis software
• Growth in leading stress analysis projects
• Advanced skills in multi-discipline technical and managerial issues