Pipe Stress Engineer

TRS Staffing Solutions; Airdrie; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Career growth & development

Stable organization

Job summary

TRS Staffing Solutions is seeking a Senior Pipe Stress Engineer to join our Calgary-area team. You will perform pipe stress analyses for process piping in modular facilities, ensuring compliance with ASME B31.3, B31.4, B31.8 and client specs.

Join a fast-paced EPC environment delivering technically challenging projects while collaborating with piping, mechanical, structural and project engineers. P.Eng in Alberta and 5+ years' experience are required.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• P.Eng. designation in Alberta or eligible
• 5+ years pipe stress analysis experience in oil & gas/industrial
• Proficiency with CAESAR II
• Familiarity with ASME piping codes (B31.3, B31.4, B31.8)
• Ability to read P&IDs, isometrics and GA drawings
• Strong communication skills

Responsibilities

• Perform static and dynamic pipe stress analyses per codes
• Review piping isometrics, supports and nozzle loads
• Design and evaluate pipe support systems
• Assess equipment nozzle loads with other teams
• Guide designers to ensure stress-compliant layouts
• Collaborate with structural teams on attachments and loads
• Participate in design reviews and HAZOPs
• Prepare calculations, reports and documentation
• Ensure compliance with codes and client specs
• Support continuous improvement in engineering functions

Skills

Pipe stress analysis

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

P.Eng. designation (Alberta)

Tools

CAESAR II

AutoPIPE

COMPASS (COMPRESS)

PV Elite

Job description

Senior Pipe Stress Engineer

Location:North East Calgary, AB
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Reports To: Lead/Senior Engineer or Engineering Manager

About the Company

A well-established engineering and fabrication organization specializing in modular process systems and custom-engineered solutions for the oil and gas sector. Based in Alberta, the company delivers high-quality modular facilities designed to support safe, efficient, and reliable production across upstream and midstream operations.

The engineering team plays a critical role in delivering innovative, practical solutions within a collaborative, project-driven environment.

Role Summary

We are seeking a Senior Pipe Stress Engineer to join a dynamic engineering team. In this role, you will perform pipe stress analysis for process piping systems within modular facilities, ensuring designs meet applicable codes, client requirements, and project deliverables.

This position offers the opportunity to work on technically challenging projects in a fast-paced EPC setting, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams including piping, mechanical, structural, and project engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform static and dynamic pipe stress analysis using CAESAR II or similar tools in accordance with ASME B31.3, B31.4, B31.8, and other relevant codes
• Review and approve piping isometrics, support designs, and equipment nozzle loads
• Design and evaluate pipe support systems (spring hangers, anchors, expansion loops, etc.)
• Assess equipment nozzle loads against vendor limits and coordinate solutions with mechanical teams
• Provide technical guidance to piping designers to ensure stress-compliant system layouts
• Collaborate with structural teams on support attachment and load transfer requirements
• Participate in design reviews and hazard assessments (HAZOPs)
• Prepare engineering calculations, reports, and technical documentation
• Ensure compliance with codes, standards, and client specifications throughout the project lifecycle
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the engineering function

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• P.Eng. designation (Alberta) or eligibility to register
• Minimum 5+ years of pipe stress analysis experience in oil & gas or industrial environments
• Strong proficiency with CAESAR II
• Solid knowledge of ASME piping codes (B31.3, etc.)
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, isometrics, and general arrangement drawings
• Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly present technical findings

Preferred:

• Experience with AutoPIPE or similar tools
• Familiarity with COMPRESS or PV Elite
• Exposure to high-pressure, cryogenic, or multiphase systems
• Background in modularized or EPC project environments

What’s Offered

• Collaborative and engineering-focused work environment with strong safety culture
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, retirement plans)
• Opportunity to work on diverse, technically complex projects
• Clear opportunities for career growth and professional development
• Stable organization with a strong track record in modular project delivery

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. TRS is an equal opportunity company.