Pipe Stress Engineer

SENIOR PIPING STRESS ENGINEER

Under broad direction, functions as a technical specialist who makes decisions and recommendations regarding pipe stress analysis and pipe engineering. Negotiates critical and controversial issues with top-level engineers and designers of the organization. Performs advisory and consulting work for the organization as a recognized authority for piping stress analysis and pipe engineering. Job roles contribute directly to value creation.

RESPONSIBILITES

• Pipe Stress Analysis
• Identification of pipes requiring review and/or analysis
• Formal stress analysis in accordance with ASME B31.1 and B31.3 which may include analysis for pressure, thermal and vibration related issues
• Informal review in accordance with ASME B31.1 and B31.3 pressure, weight and thermal analysis of piping systems, vibration analysis and piping support systems.
• Specialty piping items such as spring cans, hoses, expansion joints
• Development of specifications in cooperation with piping designers and process engineers
• Development of requests for quotes in cooperation with procurement specialists
• Evaluation of vendor quotes in cooperating with procurement specialists
• Pipe supports
• Selection of standard pipe supports for a project according to corporate and client requirements
• Selection of specific pipe supports and communication of support to pipe designers for incorporation on piping design
• Development of engineered pipe supports such as spring cans and snubbers
• Assist in conducting piping reviews of all project isometrics, supports, and specialty items prior to issuing for construction to ensure that quality procedures were followed
• Work hour estimates for pipe flexibility, support, and specialty piping items for proposals and all stages of projects
• Will be responsible for the budget, schedule, and quality of the piping engineering work on assigned projects in cooperation with piping design leads
• May lead a team of engineers on multiple independent projects.
• Responsible for collaboration in a multi office environment

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 10 years of applicable piping engineering experience within the chemical and industrial industries (also flexible for Junior level candidates)
• Proficiency with pipe stress analysis and finite elements software ( Caesar II and NozzlePro preferred) required

• Familiarity with ASME B31.3 and B31.1
• Experience in navigating 3D models with Navisworks
• Experience in Microsoft (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc...) is required
• Ability to travel and work at client sites is required
• AutoCAD experience is a plus
• Professional Engineer license is preferred but not mandatory