Lead Piping Stress Engineer

KBR, Inc.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 2,800,000 - 5,600,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Lead Piping Stress Engineer for detailed stress analysis on WHP, FIXED, PROCESS PLATFORMS, FPSO, and LNG projects. The role ensures safety, performance, and regulatory compliance across piping systems.

You will perform pipe stress calculations, coordinate plant layout loads, develop piping specifications, and contribute to special studies and SP items. Proficiency in Caesar II and Navis models is required; strong mentoring abilities are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 15-20 years of stress analysis experience in WHP/FIXED/PROCESS PLATFORMS/FPSO/LNG.
• Knowledge of Caesar II software to perform flexibility analysis.
• Knowledge of Support selection and support design, special support Drawing creation.
• Experience with offshore projects and multicentre execution.

Responsibilities

• Pipe Stress Analysis Calculations
• Plant Layout Comments – loads to all other disciplines.
• Piping Mechanical Specifications
• Special Studies
• Special Piping (SP) Item Calculations, Drawings, and Data Sheets
• Special Piping (SP) Item Requisition Worksheets
• Pipe Support Drawings, Pipe Support Requisition Worksheets, Pipe Support Locations

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Offshore experience

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Caesar II

Navis Model / Review Reality

Job description

Lead Piping Stress Engineer

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.

Piping Stress Engineer with proven experience in performing detailed stress analysis to ensure that all potential loading conditions on piping systems are thoroughly evaluated and addressed within the design framework. The role guarantees that all piping system complies with safety, performance, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

The Candidate shall be able for perform:

• Pipe Stress Analysis Calculations
• Plant Layout Comments – loads to all other disciplines.
• Piping Mechanical Specifications
• Special Studies
• Special Piping (SP) Item Calculations, Drawings, and Data Sheets
• Special Piping (SP) Item Requisition Worksheets
• Pipe Support Drawings, Pipe Support Requisition Worksheets, Pipe Support Locations

Required Education, Experience & Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 15 -20 years of stress analysis experience in WHP/FIXED/PROCESS PLATFORMS/FPSO/LNG/
• Knowledge of Caesar II software to perform flexibility analysis
• Knowledge of Support selection and support design ,special support Drawing creation
• Should be well verse in Fatigue/Blast, FPSO Hog, Sag, and structural consideration.
• Knowledge of Navis Model / Review Reality is a must.
• Knowledge of AIV/FIV is preferable.
• Good communications skills. Able to manage projects with Multicentre execution Offshore background.
• Excellent skill to Guide young engineers to perform the work.
• Knowledge in PML macros development will be an added advantage.
• Experience with Shell DEP/ Qatar Petroleum (QP), or other Middle East Projects will be considered an added advantage.

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