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Senior Pipe Stress Engineer

Houston, TX, US • Posted 5 days ago • Updated 1 hour ago

Part Time

On-site

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Skills

Systems Analysis/design
Optimization
SAFE
MSS
API
Stress Analysis
Routing
Mechanical Engineering
Design Review
Regulatory Compliance
Sketch
Recruiting
Collaboration
Offshoring
3D Modeling
Continuous Improvement
Dynamic Testing
Procurement
EPC
Finite Element Analysis
Forecasting
Intergraph
NATURAL
Internet
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Project Implementation
Scheduling
IT Management

Summary

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Audubon is currently seeking a Senior Pipe Stress Engineer to join our team in our Houston, TX office. 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.

PRIMARY 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
Develops, reviews, and approves:

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
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

EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required.
Bachelor's Degree from ABET Accredited Institution preferred.
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
Caesar II dynamic analysis modules
Finite element analysis concepts
Change Requests/Orders, Construction
Continuous Improvement
Design Verification, Dynamic Analysis
Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC/EPCC/EPCM)
Finite Element Analysis, Forecasting
HAZOP (Hazard and Operability Analysis)
Intergraph Caesar II, Liquified Natural Gas (LNG)
Model Review, Netscape IFC (Internet Foundation Classes), Piping, Problem Solving Skills, Professional Engineer, Project Execution, Schedule Development, Standards Development, Stress Engineering, Technical Leadership

No Recruiters, please!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 80183341
Position Id: 28f339d126392c2397195daa75258609
Posted 5 days ago

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