Piping Stress Engineer

LAPORTE; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and wellness programs

Retirement plans

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Career advancement

Work-life balance

Inclusive culture

Team-building activities

Public transport reimbursement

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is searching for a Piping Stress Engineer in Toronto, ON. The ideal candidate should have 3 to 8 years of experience in piping design and stress analysis, preferably in pharmaceutical and industrial environments. Key responsibilities include stress modeling, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and providing construction supervision. The company offers a competitive salary, flexible work arrangements, and various benefits aimed at promoting professional growth and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 3-8 years of experience in piping systems design and stress analysis.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnological, industrial, food & beverage sectors.
• Knowledge of ASME, CSA, NFPA, CGA codes.
• Experience in pharma/biotech/industrial or food & beverage environments is an asset.
• Knowledge of ASME/CSA/NFPA/CGA codes and pressure vessels is preferred.
• Experience with CAESAR II, AutoPIPE, and ANSYS is required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in client needs analysis and project definition.
• Design piping systems and perform stress modeling.
• Evaluate equipment, technologies, and suppliers.
• Provide construction supervision and on-site reviews.
• Support project management and vendor reviews.

Skills

Piping design

Stress analysis

Collaboration

Troubleshooting

Organization

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Membership in a Canadian engineering professional association

Tools

CAESAR II

AutoPIPE

ANSYS

Job description

LAPORTE is a consulting engineering firm specializing in pharmaceutical, agrifood, industrial biotech and industrial plant processes, which has been in business for 25 years. Today, the company has 25 offices across North America and Europe, and over 480 employees with a passion for engineering.

We offer a stimulating environment where autonomy, collaboration and professional growth are at the heart of our daily work. We believe in a flexible working environment that values work-life balance while encouraging efficiency and creativity on a daily basis.

Discover an employer who takes care of its greatest asset: its employees!

LAPORTE is seeking a highly technical Piping Stress Engineer with 3 to 8 years of experience. This position is based in Toronto, ON and focuses on piping design, stress analysis, and support to multidisciplinary engineering projects in biotechnological, pharmaceutical, industrial, and food & beverage industries.

Our Piping Stress Engineer will be responsible for piping systems design with a focus on stress modeling and calculations, equipment load analysis, and troubleshooting of high-complexity mechanical systems, while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Participate in client needs analysis and project definition.
• Participate with the team in the design of building, laboratory, plant and industrial utilities, including:
• Piping systems (high-purity, process, utility, CIP/SIP, etc.)
• Piping stress analysis (hydraulic modeling, thermal expansion, supports, restraints)
• HVAC interface (when applicable, no design ownership)
• Plumbing interface (when applicable)
• Boiler, steam & condensate interface (when applicable)
• Building services and mechanical systems related to piping loads
• Prepare calculations, drawings, specifications, and cost estimates related to piping design and stress analysis.
• Evaluate and select equipment, technologies, and suppliers.
• Work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary design team.
• Provide construction supervision, conduct on-site and field reviews for assigned projects.
• Support project management requirements.
• Supervise equipment installation, start-up, and qualification when needed.
• Visit project sites for information gathering and project-related activities.
• Perform piping stress analyses per ASME Section VIII, B31.1, B31.3 using commercial tools (e.g. CAESAR II, AutoPIPE, ANSYS).
• Analyze thermal, static, dynamic, vibration, and seismic loads on piping systems.
• Evaluate nozzle loads on rotating and stationary equipment (e.g. pumps, tanks, vessels).
• Prepare detailed stress reports, recommendations, and mitigation strategies.
• Propose routing modifications, support optimizations, and design improvements.
• Review vendor drawings, equipment data sheets, and piping specifications.
• Perform flexibility analysis and check compliance with applicable codes and industry standards.
• Support pipe support design (selection, spacing, spring hangers, snubbers, guides, anchors).

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related field).
• Membership in a Canadian engineering professional association (EIT or P.Eng).
• 3 to 8 years of experience in piping systems design and piping stress analysis.
• Experience in pharma, biotechnological, industrial, food & beverage, or manufacturing environments (asset).
• Knowledge of relevant codes (ASME, CSA, NFPA, CGA).Knowledge of pressure vessels, and process and utility piping design.
• Experience with piping stress software such as CAESAR II, AutoPIPE, ANSYS.
• Ability to travel to client sites across Canada and the USA when required.
• Strong organizational skills and adaptability.

Benefits – What We Have to Offer

• Competitive Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with experience and industry standards;
• Health and Wellness Programs: Comprehensive group health insurance coverage from day one (medical, dental, vision, childcare);
• Retirement Plans: Employer-contributed RRSP plan at 4%;
• Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid work mode, with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office;
• Professional Development: A work environment that encourages empowerment and professional growth. Professional reimbursement fees (e.g., APEGA, APEGS, EGBC, etc…) covered by the company;
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Mentorship programs, training, cross-department opportunities, etc.;
• Work-Life Balance: 3 weeks of regular vacation with 1 week of paid vacation during the Christmas holidays. 1 week of Personal/Sick leave ;
• Inclusive Culture: A diverse, flexible, and non-conformist work environment that values equity, work-life balance, and promotes efficiency in daily tasks with enormous growth opportunities;
• Team-Building Activities: Lunch & Learn sessions, team retreats, outdoor activities, family get-togethers, and workshops;
• Other Benefits: Public transport and telephone reimbursement.

Send us your application today. We look forward to meeting you! The LAPORTE team