Intermediate Piping Stress Analyst

Piping Engineering & Analysis Overview

The Piping Engineering & Analysis team is responsible for conducting assessments of piping systems in compliance with industry standards such as ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, ASME B31.1, ASME B31.7, and other relevant codes.

This discipline encompasses various specialized areas, including:

• Vibration Monitoring: Analyzing operational vibrations in piping systems to address modifications and operational events, while providing solutions for vibration prevention and mitigation.
• Hydraulic Transient Evaluation: Assessing piping systems for thermal stratification impacts, operability evaluations, and the qualification of piping against hydrodynamic forces.
• Pipe Integrity Assessments: Conducting evaluations for pipe ruptures, wall thinning due to flow accelerated corrosion (FAC) or microbiological induced corrosion (MIC), and other pipe flaw analyses.

Position Responsibilities

The role involves delivering technical support on various projects through a range of engineering tasks, including:

• Preparation of complex calculations and review of simpler calculations.
• Assessment of basic system and structural designs.
• Development of documented design inputs for drawing production, such as P&IDs and Master Diagrams.
• Creation of specifications for a majority of balance of plant equipment.
• Execution of bid evaluations for individual components and calculations to support economic assessments.
• Preparation of concise reports and studies.
• Contributing to project budgets, schedules, and work plans while monitoring personal work to ensure adherence to budget and timelines.
• Utilizing effective communication skills to relay information to project team members and management, ensuring clarity in all written technical documentation.
• Engaging with vendors through comprehensive specifications.
• Applying established standards and processes to assigned tasks.
• Completing assignments within the designated timeframe.
• Potentially mentoring junior engineers.

This position operates on a hybrid work model, requiring in-office attendance three days per week.

Qualifications

We do not provide sponsorship for work authorization in the U.S. for this role.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Aerospace, or Structural/Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program, focusing on solid mechanics, structural analysis, theory of elasticity, metallurgy, and finite element analysis.
• A minimum of three years of relevant experience.
• Familiarity with ASME B31.1 and ASME B&PV Section III piping codes.
• Understanding of the design, selection, and application of pipe support systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• Working knowledge of commercially available piping products and their applications.
• Ability to navigate 3D CAD models.
• Experience with AutoPIPE or PIPESTRESS software.
• Knowledge of gas dynamics and hydraulic transients.
• Expertise in pipe condition assessment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sargent & Lundy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected status as defined by law.

Compensation & Benefits

At Sargent & Lundy, we prioritize the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits.

Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us recognition for compensation and benefits excellence.

Health & Wellness Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back-Up Daycare
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

Financial Benefits:

• 401(k) Plan
• Pre-Tax Commuter Account
• Merit Scholarship Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Corporate Charitable Giving Program
• Tuition Assistance
• First Professional Licensure Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus

Work-Life Balance:

• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements

Awards & Recognition:

We are committed to recognizing the hard work and achievements of our employees.

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