Piping Stress Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international company seeks a skilled Piping System Design Engineer for the UK and DACH regions. The successful candidate will analyze system requirements, provide solutions, and ensure compliance while representing the company in industry committees. This role promises personal growth and the opportunity to work in a global environment.

Benefits

Attractive remuneration package

Extensive training and guidance

Positive team atmosphere

Global work environment

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of pipe system design experience.
• Experience in project management in building construction.
• Familiarity with relevant piping, structural, and seismic codes.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering calculations and pipe system design support for the UK and DACH.
• Represent Victaulic in industry committees related to seismic and vibration attenuation.
• Prepare and review code-compliant piping system designs.

Skills

Stress analysis

Piping motion control

Thermal expansion

Seismic movement

Vibration accommodation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer license

Tools

Caesar II

AutoPIPE

Rohr 2

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

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With more than 5,500 employees and 55 international facilities, Victaulic helps customers since 1919 in over 120 countries succeed in the global construction industry. From the tallest buildings to the deepest mines, customers trust our products to increase overall system durability in the most demanding construction projects and operating conditions. Learn more about how our innovative piping products and design services can engineer confidence into your build by visiting our website.

The Role

As a Piping System Design Engineer UK & DACH, you will be responsible for providing engineering calculations and pipe system design support for the UK and DACH.

What you will do

• Analyze customer system design requirements and provide Victaulic product solutions for piping motion control needs, including thermal expansion, seismic movement, and vibration attenuation.
• Assist customers with product selection, engineering calculations, and design modifications to integrate Victaulic solutions into their systems efficiently.
• Ensure product competitiveness by obtaining necessary testing, certifications, and approvals, enhancing market acceptance and regulatory compliance.
• Represent Victaulic in industry committees related to seismic and vibration attenuation, influencing industry standards and reporting key updates to Engineering, Sales, and Product Management.
• Investigate field installations to assess product performance and usage trends, providing insights to Sales Management, Product Directors, and Engineers.
• Support sales teams through technical seminars, literature creation, and training on piping motion control solutions.
• Prepare and review code-compliant piping system designs using customer-compatible software (e.g., Caesar II, AutoPIPE, Rohr 2, Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD), performing necessary engineering calculations. Sign and seal/stamp drawings and calculations as required.
• Adhere to data security policies by ensuring proper management of electronic records and confidential information in line with Engineering Department guidelines (EOG-26). Maintain professional and compliant email communication per Federal Records Act regulations.
• Contribute to product innovation by identifying new development opportunities and supporting continuous improvement initiatives in piping motion control solutions.
• Perform additional projects as assigned by the EMEA Piping Movement Design Supervisor

About you

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with 5–10 years of pipe system design experience.
• Professional Engineer license required.
• Experience in project management within building construction.
• Background in design-build processes or work experience with an EPC.
• Proficiency in stress analysis/structural software (e.g., Caesar II, Autopipe, Rohr2, FE Pipe).
• Expertise in piping motion control, including thermal expansion, seismic movement, vibration accommodation, anchor design, and building load calculations.
• Familiarity with relevant piping, structural, and seismic codes.
• Strong communication skills and professional appearance.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.
• Self-motivated with a drive for excellence

What working at Victaulic offers

• Attractive remuneration package.
• Personal growth - Cultivate personal growth through a well-defined career path offering annual progression opportunities. Receive extensive training and guidance.
• We focus on well-being by creating a positive team atmosphere where working, learning and caring go hand in hand. We do this by facilitating the organizations of various teambuilding and afterwork activities.
• Inspiring global work environment - working with teams across the globe and collaborating with people of diverse backgrounds — both professionally and cultural.

At Victaulic, our success thrives on the ingenuity, passion, and dedication of our people – building a future of innovation together! Apply now!