Mechanical Engineer - Pipe Stress

Overview

As a stress engineer on the Mechanical Piping Team, this professional will function as a technical specialist or in a lead role. They will perform, verify, and direct others to perform piping stress analysis to ensure conformance to the applicable ASME B31 Pressure Piping Codes and associated ASME Standards, as well as client and jurisdictional requirements for pressure piping. This professional will also apply advanced engineering techniques and analyses with minimal supervision.

They may also start to expand knowledge in other disciplines and/or functional areas and provide mentoring and training to junior engineers.

• Detailed stress analysis of both metallic and nonmetallic piping, evaluating conditions such as elevated temperature service, low temperature/cryogenic service, piping loads at sensitive equipment (e.g., steam turbines, pumps, compressors/expanders, air-cooled heat exchangers), pulsating service, flow-induced vibration, and transient loads.
• Coordinate work between domestic and international offices. Assign tasks to and coordinate with other internal/external team members on complex projects.
• Initiate contact with other disciplines as needed to identify and coordinate details of the work.
• Prepare pipe support purchase specifications and administer pipe support purchase order contracts with domestic and international suppliers.
• Prepare pipe support designs satisfying all code and project requirements.
• Seek to understand client interests and drivers through normal client contact and interaction with project leadership.
• Apply understanding of client interests and drivers to their own behavior and performance of the work under their responsibility.
• Travel to job sites for walkdowns and hanger inspections for both existing and new-build facilities.

The Mechanical Engineering Department is a global team that delivers high quality, on-time design and services projects in Power, Gas, Fuels & Chemicals, Water and Waste Water, Data Centers, and Mining, including everything mechanically related to Process and Power (from Conventional, Combined Heat and Power, Hydro, Hydrogen, Nuclear, Solar/Renewable, LNG, Ammonia, Fertilizer) projects to specialized Air Quality Control, HVAC, Fire Protection, Piping, Thermal and Renewable performance estimating and testing.

The Mechanical Piping design team specializes in piping design and stress analysis for mechanical systems. The U.S.

-based group has a staff of professionals located in multiple locations, primarily in Raleigh, NC and the world headquarters in Overland Park, KS.

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience relevant to pipe stress analysis and piping design.
• Technical depth in ASME B31.1 and ASME B31.3, and applicable design guides and standards related to piping design.
• Working knowledge of ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code Sections I, II, III, and VIII.
• Working knowledge of AutoPIPE and Caesar II stress analysis software.
• Intermediate knowledge of API, ASTM, and AWWA standards.
• Intermediate knowledge of other disciplines, industry trends, quality programs, construction and constructability practices, and procurement and contract administration.
• Working knowledge of processes and procedures for project controls and estimating.
• Advanced ability to interpret engineering deliverable content.

Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited program. Minimum of 5 years related work experience. All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (e.g., criminal/civil background check, drug screen, motor vehicle records search) as required by law.

Professional Engineer (P.E.) preferred, or in active pursuit of such licensure.

• This position would require working in a typical office environment. The position may entail prolonged periods of sitting and computer use; the professional should maintain focus and attention to detail. The role may involve physical tasks during site visits.
• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days based on manager discretion, job performance, and work…