Pipe Stress Engineer

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Fort Point

Pipe Stress Engineer

Wilmington, DE
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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