Senior Engineer – Piping, Pipe Stress & Vessel

Staff/Senior Engineer – Piping, Pipe Stress & Vessel

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Mariana Minerals is looking for a highly motivated Staff/Senior Piping / Pipe Stress / Vessel Engineer with experience in piping, pressure vessel, and tank engineering. Mariana Minerals is building the critical minerals supply chain to support the world’s energy transition.

Base pay range: $120,000 – $160,000 per year.

• Conduct comprehensive flexibility and computational pipe stress analysis using Caesar II for various piping systems
• Design and analyze pressure vessels per ASME Section VIII Div 1 & 2 using PV Elite or Compress software
• Provide detailed markups on piping diagrams and isometrics to guide piping and structural designers
• Specify pipe guides, anchors, supports, and alternative materials or suppliers to meet project schedules
• Review and ensure the quality of 3D design work (Revit, Plant3D, CADWORX) by the Process Design Team, incorporating pipe stress and pressure vessel analysis results
• Generate bills of material for supports, guides, anchors, stops, flex joints, and expansion joints for procurement
• Perform dynamic analyses, including slug flow, water hammer, and flange leakage checks, using Caesar II
• Conduct Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for critical vessel junctions using FE Pipe or Nozzle Pro
• Communicate the impact of stress and vessel analysis on designs and elevate concerns regarding schedules or material lead times
• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert on piping and pressure vessel design, ensuring compliance with ASME and ASTM codes
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, staff augmentation engineers, and high‑value engineering partners
• Edit and tailor pipe and pressure vessel specifications to meet project‑specific requirements
• Review and approve final design documents, including isometrics, shop drawings, material submittals, and pipe support designs
• Support onsite construction and commissioning by addressing technical questions and resolving issues in real time
• Continuously improve project workflows and standards to ensure consistent, high‑quality designs for piping and pressure vessels

• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals and demonstrated ability to leverage the understanding to solve challenging problems
• Strong foundation in piping or vessel engineering with a demonstrated ability to apply first principles to solve complex design and field challenges
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 10+ years of experience in piping and pressure vessel engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration or ability to obtain within 6 months (preferred)
• In-depth knowledge of ASME piping codes (B31.3), ASME Section VIII Div 1 & 2, ASTM piping standards, structural codes, and building/fire codes
• Expert proficiency in Caesar II for pipe stress analysis and Nozzle Pro for allowable nozzle loads
• Hands‑on experience designing pressure vessels per ASME Section VIII Div 1 (experience with Compress software preferred)
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, and Bluebeam
• Proven ability to collaborate in a cross‑functional environment with structural, process, and high‑value engineering teams
• Exceptional communication skills to engage with stakeholders and clearly convey technical information
• Experience with equipment engineering and design, including but not limited to:
  • Brownfield equipment modifications and upgrades
  • Greenfield equipment design
  • Evaluation and optimization of operating equipment
• Experience with the following industries and/or production environments:
  • Industrial manufacturing
  • Large‑scale mining or mineral processing
  • Large‑scale chemical production processes
  • Engineering, procurement, and construction firms

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries:
Metal Ore Mining