Senior Stress Engineer

Acero Engineering Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Acero Engineering Inc. is seeking a Senior Stress Engineer for a 7-month contract to perform piping stress analyses for Oil Sands facilities. The role requires P.Eng. registration and 10–14 years of piping stress experience, with advanced CAESAR II and Smart Plant Review proficiency.

The candidate will develop piping models, assess nozzle and support designs, and collaborate across engineering teams to ensure design integrity and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited university.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with APEGA.
• 10-14 years of piping stress engineering experience.
• Experience supporting Oil Sands, Froth Treatment, Extraction, Upgrading, or Heavy Oil facilities.
• Extensive knowledge of ASME B31.3 and ASME B31.4.
• Advanced proficiency in CAESAR II and Smart Plant Review.
• Experience evaluating thermal expansion, displacement stresses, nozzle loads, and support design.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed piping stress and flexibility analyses for Froth Treatment, Extraction, Utilities, and Oil Sands facilities.
• Develop and analyze piping models using CAESAR II or equivalent software for multiple load cases.
• Assess piping connected to rotating and static equipment (pumps, vessels, heat exchangers, separators, compressors).
• Evaluate nozzle loads and ensure compliance with vendor allowable loads.
• Design and review pipe support systems (guides, anchors, spring supports, vibration mitigation).
• Prepare stress calculations, reports, sketches, and technical recommendations.
• Collaborate with Process, Mechanical, Piping, Structural, and Project Engineering teams.

Job description

Acero Engineering Inc. (“Acero”), a dynamic company providing engineering, procurement and construction management expertise to the Oil and Gas industry is currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to fill a role as Senior Stress Engineer (7-month contract role).

Acero is focused on facility and pipeline engineering, procurement and construction management services; from concept evaluation to plant start-up. Our core service offering is in-house project management, process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and control engineering, project engineering, procurement, regulatory services, civil and structural engineering, and construction management.

Responsibilities:

• Perform detailed piping stress and flexibility analysis for Froth Treatment, Extraction, Utilities, and Oil Sands processing facilities.
• Develop and analyze piping models using CAESAR II or equivalent software for thermal, sustained, occasional, wind, seismic, settlement, and dynamic load cases.
• Assess piping connected to rotating and static equipment, including pumps, vessels, heat exchangers, separators, and compressors.
• Evaluate nozzle loads and ensure compliance with vendor allowable loads.
• Design and review pipe support systems, including guides, anchors, spring supports, and vibration mitigation measures.
• Prepare stress calculations, engineering reports, support sketches, and technical recommendations.
• Collaborate closely with Process, Mechanical, Piping, Structural, and Project Engineering teams.
• Other tasks/responsibilities, as required.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited university.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with APEGA.
• 10-14 years of piping stress engineering experience.
• Significant experience supporting Oil Sands, Froth Treatment, Extraction, Upgrading, or Heavy Oil processing facilities.
• Extensive knowledge of ASME B31.3 and ASME B31.4 codes
• Advanced proficiency in:
  • CAESAR II
  • Smart Plant Review (asset)
  • Pipe support and flexibility analysis methodologies
• Experience evaluating thermal expansion, displacement stresses, equipment nozzle loads, and support design.
• Victaulic coupling modelling and flexibility assessments
• CCO (Chrome Carbide Overlay) spool modelling and stress evaluation
• Wear-resistant piping systems
• Dynamic analysis and vibration assessment
• High-temperature hydrocarbon service
• Strong knowledge of Canadian engineering standards and industry practices.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to independently work on piping stress activities on medium to large projects.
• Commitment to engineering quality, safety, and continuous improvement.