Lead, review and perform static and dynamic stress analysis on process, utility and high-temperature, high-pressure piping per ASME B31.3, B31.1 and project specifications.
Locations (3)
Corpus, Texas, United States
Houston, Texas, United States
Robstown, Texas, United States
Compensation
RATE RANGE: $60-70/hour
Responsibilities
Lead, review and perform static and dynamic stress analysis on process, utility and high-temperature, high-pressure piping per ASME B31.3, B31.1 and project specifications.
Model piping in CAESAR II and evaluate sustained, thermal expansion and occasional loads like wind, seismic and relief valve thrust.
Check piping loads on equipment nozzles (pumps, compressors, turbines, vessels, heat exchangers, tanks, fired heaters) against API, NEMA, WRC and vendor allowables.
Lead Piping Engineer (Pipe Stress) responsible for technical ownership of complex piping systems, guiding junior engineers, and ensuring delivery of stress engineering scope.
Responsibilities
Lead Pipe Stress Analysis for projects/programs independently
Perform and verify advanced static and dynamic stress modeling for complex, high-pressure/high-temperature piping
Review and approve stress models and calculation reports involving dynamic loads
Perform specialized local stress evaluations (FEA, NozzlePRO, WRC 107/297) for vessel and equipment nozzles
Evaluate total support structural loads, review support concepts, and validate spring hanger/strut selection
Requirements
Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering
