Mechanical Engineer - Pipe Stress

Overview

Perform and oversee piping stress analysis for mechanical systems

Key Responsibilities

• site visits
• stress analysis
• pipe design
• client interaction
• procurement
• coordination

Tasks

-Travel to job sites for walkdowns and hanger inspections for both existing and new-build facilities. -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 such as steam turbines, pumps, compressors/expanders and air-cooled heat exchangers, pulsating service, flow-induced vibration, and transient loads. -Preparation and qualification of pipe support designs satisfying all code and project requirements. -Initiates contact with other disciplines as needed to identify and coordinate details of the work. -Actively seeks to understand client interests and drivers through normal client contact and through interaction and communication with project leadership. -Applies understanding of client interests and drivers to their own behavior and performance of the work under his/her responsibility. -Prepare purchase specifications and administer pipe support purchase order contracts with domestic and international suppliers.

Requirements

• asme b31.1
• asme b31.3
• autopipe
• caesar ii
• 3 years
• api

What You Bring

-Intermediate knowledge of other design standards and specifications such as API, ASTM, and AWWA. -Technical depth in both the ASME B31.1 ASME B31.3 Pressure Piping Codes, as well as using engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards related to piping design. -Ability to coordinate work between domestic and international offices. Assigns tasks to and coordinates with other internal/external team members on complex projects. -This position would require working in a typical office environment. The position may entail prolonged periods of sitting and computer use, and the professional would ideally be able to maintain focus and attention to detail throughout the workday. The position may also be require physical tasks during site visits, including crouching, grasping, and standing/walking for extended periods of time. -Working knowledge of ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code Sections I, II, III, and VIII. -Advanced ability to interpret engineering deliverable content as assigned. -Intermediate knowledge of other disciplines, industry and technology trends, company quality program, principals of construction and constructability practices, and procurement and contract administration. -Working knowledge of processes and procedures for project controls and estimating. -Minimum of 3 years’ experience relevant to pipe stress analysis and piping design. -Working knowledge of AutoPIPE and Caesar II stress analysis software.

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Benefits

-Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.

About Black & Veatch

-Headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, it delivers multi‑billion‑dollar projects in energy, water, communications and industrial sectors. -The company’s portfolio spans landmark work—from power plants and water treatment systems to hydrogen and LNG facilities. -It handles full lifecycle services: from strategic advisory and engineering through procurement, construction and operations. -Its history features many firsts: early U.S. water and power infrastructure, the first U.S. hydrogen conversion project, and biosafety labs overseas.

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