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Mechanical Engineering Specialist - Senior Pipe Stress Engineer
Accepting applicationsAudubon Companies · Houston, TX
Full-Time Senior RFaiateetchmentor
Posted
1d ago
Category
Test
Experience
Senior
Country
United States
The Senior Pipe Stress Engineer is responsible for leading the analysis, design verification, and optimization of complex piping systems to ensure structural integrity, code compliance, operability, and safe performance under all operating, thermal, transportation, and environmental conditions. This role provides technical leadership and coordination across piping, structural, mechanical, civil, process, and vendor disciplines throughout all phases of EPC project execution.
The Senior Pipe Stress Engineer serves as a subject matter expert for stress engineering activities, supports project execution strategy, mentors junior engineers, and ensures quality and consistency of stress analysis deliverables.
Responsibilities:
Lead and perform advanced pipe stress analysis using software such as CAESAR II or equivalent
Evaluate piping systems for:
Thermal expansion and contraction
Sustained, operating, occasional, and fatigue loads
Wind, seismic, wave, blast, transportation, and slug flow loads
Pressure, weight, vibration, and dynamic effects
Verify compliance with applicable codes and standards including:
ASME B31.3, B31.1, B31.4, B31.8
ASCE 7
MSS-SP standards
API standards
Client and project-specific specifications
Develop, review, and approve:
Stress analysis models
Stress isometrics
Pipe support and restraint designs
Load calculations
Flexibility studies
Nozzle load evaluations
Dynamic analysis reports
Coordinate closely with:
Piping design teams to improve routing flexibility and support schemes
Structural and civil teams regarding pipe rack, sleeper, and foundation loading
Mechanical and equipment vendors to validate allowable nozzle loads and equipment interface requirements
Construction and fabrication teams to resolve field issues and optimize constructability
Lead pipe stress reviews during:
Model reviews
30/60/90% design reviews
HAZOP reviews
Constructability and operability reviews
Request, review, and validate vendor allowable loads and ensure compliance with equipment limitations
Prepare and issue:
Pipe stress calculation packages
Pipe support load summaries
Equipment nozzle load tables
Pipe rack and structural load reports
Support sketches and restraint details
Review and approve third-party and vendor stress calculations when required
Support project execution during:
FEED and Detailed engineering
IFC development
Fabrication
Construction
Pre-commissioning
Site modifications and reroutes
Review and resolve:
RFIs
Field change requests
Non-conformance reports
Stress-related construction issues
Perform re-analysis for:
Site changes
As-built conditions
Temporary conditions
Transportation and lifting scenarios
Assist with project staffing forecasts, schedule development, and interdisciplinary coordination
Support continuous improvement initiatives, engineering standards development, and lessons learned implementation
Position requires candidate to be in client office 5 days a week
Qualifications
Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
LNG project experience strongly preferred
Experience with offshore or modularized facilities preferred
Familiarity with:
Caesar II dynamic analysis modules
Finite element analysis concepts
3D model review platforms
No Recruiters Please!
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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The Senior Pipe Stress Engineer serves as a subject matter expert for stress engineering activities, supports project execution strategy, mentors junior engineers, and ensures quality and consistency of stress analysis deliverables.
Responsibilities:
Lead and perform advanced pipe stress analysis using software such as CAESAR II or equivalent
Evaluate piping systems for:
Thermal expansion and contraction
Sustained, operating, occasional, and fatigue loads
Wind, seismic, wave, blast, transportation, and slug flow loads
Pressure, weight, vibration, and dynamic effects
Verify compliance with applicable codes and standards including:
ASME B31.3, B31.1, B31.4, B31.8
ASCE 7
MSS-SP standards
API standards
Client and project-specific specifications
Develop, review, and approve:
Stress analysis models
Stress isometrics
Pipe support and restraint designs
Load calculations
Flexibility studies
Nozzle load evaluations
Dynamic analysis reports
Coordinate closely with:
Piping design teams to improve routing flexibility and support schemes
Structural and civil teams regarding pipe rack, sleeper, and foundation loading
Mechanical and equipment vendors to validate allowable nozzle loads and equipment interface requirements
Construction and fabrication teams to resolve field issues and optimize constructability
Lead pipe stress reviews during:
Model reviews
30/60/90% design reviews
HAZOP reviews
Constructability and operability reviews
Request, review, and validate vendor allowable loads and ensure compliance with equipment limitations
Prepare and issue:
Pipe stress calculation packages
Pipe support load summaries
Equipment nozzle load tables
Pipe rack and structural load reports
Support sketches and restraint details
Review and approve third-party and vendor stress calculations when required
Support project execution during:
FEED and Detailed engineering
IFC development
Fabrication
Construction
Pre-commissioning
Site modifications and reroutes
Review and resolve:
RFIs
Field change requests
Non-conformance reports
Stress-related construction issues
Perform re-analysis for:
Site changes
As-built conditions
Temporary conditions
Transportation and lifting scenarios
Assist with project staffing forecasts, schedule development, and interdisciplinary coordination
Support continuous improvement initiatives, engineering standards development, and lessons learned implementation
Position requires candidate to be in client office 5 days a week
Qualifications
Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
LNG project experience strongly preferred
Experience with offshore or modularized facilities preferred
Familiarity with:
Caesar II dynamic analysis modules
Finite element analysis concepts
3D model review platforms
No Recruiters Please!
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Show more Show less