Junior Mechanical EIT: Piping Stress & CAESAR II

CIMA+; Vancouver, Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

RRSP with employer contribution

Employee ownership

Flexible hybrid work

3–5 weeks vacation

Job summary

CIMA+ in Canada is seeking a Junior Mechanical EIT to join the Mechanical Resources team, based in Vancouver or Calgary. You will contribute to multidisciplinary industrial projects with a focus on piping engineering and pipe stress analysis using CAESAR II.

The role offers a path to professional registration, exposure to codes such as ASME B31.1/3/9, collaborative design reviews, and a hybrid work model with company benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Approximately 1–3 years of relevant experience in piping engineering, piping design, or pipe stress analysis.
• Working knowledge of CAESAR II for static pipe stress analysis.
• Familiarity with piping codes such as ASME B31.1, B31.3, and/or B31.9.
• Understanding of piping layouts, isometrics, P&IDs, and general piping design principles.
• Ability to interpret equipment vendor drawings and datasheets, including equipment nozzle allowable loads.
• Basic understanding of thermal, sustained, occasional, and seismic load case development.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word for engineering calculations, reporting, and documentation.
• Eligibility for registration as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT).

Responsibilities

• Perform pipe stress analysis using CAESAR II under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Develop and review piping stress models for thermal, sustained, occasional, seismic, and other applicable loading conditions.
• Assist in evaluating piping systems for compliance with applicable codes and project requirements.
• Review piping layouts, P&IDs, isometrics, equipment drawings, and vendor documentation as inputs to stress analysis.
• Evaluate equipment nozzle loads and coordinate findings with mechanical equipment and piping teams.
• Assist with pipe support selection and design, including spring supports.
• Prepare stress isometrics, calculations, technical documentation, and pipe stress reports.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to resolve design issues identified through stress analysis.
• Participate in design reviews and project coordination meetings.
• Support brownfield, sustaining capital, and other industrial projects.
• Participate in site visits and field surveys as required.
• Assist with proposals, scopes of work, and fee estimates when required.

Skills

CAESAR II

Pipe stress analysis

Piping layouts

Isometrics

Engineering analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAESAR II

Job description

CIMA+ in Canada is seeking a Junior Mechanical EIT to join the Mechanical Resources team, based in Vancouver or Calgary. You will contribute to multidisciplinary industrial projects with a focus on piping engineering and pipe stress analysis using CAESAR II.

The role offers a path to professional registration, exposure to codes such as ASME B31.1/3/9, collaborative design reviews, and a hybrid work model with company benefits.