Pipe Stress Engineer: Own Real Building Projects

Kusch Group; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working with flexibility

Chill Days: extra paid leave forvolun*

Employee Share Plan

Professional development support

Job summary

KUSCH is seeking a piping engineer in Brisbane to run pipe stress analyses and own design packages for multi-storey building projects. You will build models, check load cases, apply code requirements, and coordinate with BIM teams to deliver calc reports.

You'll join a hands-on team that values practical engineering, ownership, and collaboration, with hybrid working and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical, civil or structural engineering.
• 2–5 years of pipe stress analysis or piping design experience.
• Hands-on AutoPIPE experience and ASME B31.3 knowledge.
• Ability to validate model results by hand and document assumptions.
• Willingness to travel to site for inspections.

Responsibilities

• Build and run pipe stress models in AutoPIPE.
• Check sustained, expansion and load cases including wind and seismic.
• Apply SIFs and flexibility factors at fittings and branches.
• Check pressure design and minimum wall thickness.
• Design and locate supports, guides and anchors, and size spring hangers where needed.
• Coordinate with BIM team and issue calc reports.
• Support junior team members and contribute ideas.

Skills

Pipe stress analysis

Engineering communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in mechanical, civil or structural engineering

Tools

AutoPIPE

SPACE GASS

Job description

KUSCH is seeking a piping engineer in Brisbane to run pipe stress analyses and own design packages for multi-storey building projects. You will build models, check load cases, apply code requirements, and coordinate with BIM teams to deliver calc reports.

You'll join a hands-on team that values practical engineering, ownership, and collaboration, with hybrid working and opportunities for professional growth.