PDP - Piping Stress Engineer

Bechtel Corporation; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation in Chennai seeks a Pipe Stress Engineer to design and prepare PD&P drawings, verify pipe configurations and manufacturer drawings, and ensure PD&P design aligns with industry standards.

You will develop basic deliverables, review stress calculations, and contribute to project documentation in a cross-disciplinary team environment. Bechtel India offices support global projects and offer diverse opportunities.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or equivalent with professional licensure or full-time coursework.
• 3–8 years of Pipe Stress Engineer experience.
• Knowledge of codes/standards and design criteria for piping systems.
• Experience with stress analysis software and data review from suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Identify stress packages from P&IDs and line designation tables.
• Perform piping flexibility analysis (static and dynamic) for critical piping systems.
• Analyze sustained, thermal and multi-operating cases (wind, seismic, relief, hammer).
• Perform pipe stress analysis for equipment such as turbines, compressors, pumps, tanks, exchangers, heaters, columns.
• Provide pipe loading information to Civil/Structure teams.
• Review and sign-off piping isometrics for flexibility and supports.

Skills

Piping stress analysis

Caesar II

AutoPIPE

Rohr 2

Stress analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Caesar II

AutoPIPE

Rohr 2

Job description

Job Description:

Requisition ID: 299189

• Relocation Authorized: None


• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project


• Work Location: Chennai

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Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

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Job Summary

In this role, you will participate in the design and preparation of construction drawings, project schedules, graphic presentations and Plant Design and Piping (PD&P) drawings. You will originate basic deliverables and documents and verify compliance of pipe configurations and manufacturers' drawings. Your efforts will contribute to ensuring PD&P design meets industry best practices and compliance standards.

Major Responsibilities

• Identify different stress packages through review of P&IDs / Line Designation tables.


• Performs piping flexibility analysis (static and dynamic) for critical piping systems during preliminary design and detailed design phase of Project


• Perform analysis for sustained, thermal and multiple operating cases, occasional (viz winds, seismic, relief, hammer etc.)


• Perform pipe stress analysis for different equipment like Steam turbine, Compressors, Centrifugal Pumps, tanks, exchangers, heaters, columns, etc.


• Provide pipe loading information to Civil/Structure


• Resolve high pipe loads on equipment nozzles & high secondary stresses in piping


• Selection of spring hangers, snubbers, struts for pipe supports


• Preparation and interpretation/review of stress calculations of relatively complex nature in high seismic zones.


• Locate and identity pipe supports on isometrics along with type of supports


• Evaluation of local stresses via code cases like N318, N392, and WRC107/297.


• Support structure calculations using tools like STADD


• Review and sign-off piping isometrics considering flexibility and supporting


• Prepare complete documentation of the stress analysis and support design.


• Participates in reviewing and checking designs, drawings and data from suppliers


• Understands role played by other disciplines on the project.


• Provides technical direction and assigns work to engineers, designers, and drafters who assist on specific assignments.


• Review and sign-off piping isometrics considering flexibility and supporting


• Participates in reviewing and checking designs, drawings and data from suppliers


• Provides technical direction and assigns work to engineers, designers, and drafters who assist on specific assignments.


• Worked in different sectors like Power, Oil & Gas and Semiconductor Projects.

Job Knowledge

• Knowledge of design codes and standards applicable for Pipe Stress Analysis design work


• Very good and in-depth Knowledge of stress analysis software's like Caesar II, Autopipe or Rohr 2


• Knowledge of design codes and standards applicable for Pipe Support design work


• Very good and in-depth Knowledge of support selection

Education And Experience Requirements

• A recognized degree in a job-related engineering or scientific discipline from an accredited college or university, or a professional license from a recognized licensing board, or specialized courses in relevant general engineering, design or an appropriate engineering discipline as a full-time course.


• 3 years to 8 years of relevant Pipe Stress Engineer experience.


• Broad knowledge of industry/regulatory codes and standards and design criteria pertinent to the discipline. Knowledge of systems, calculations, equipment, applications of methods, plant layout, materials, and computers for preparation of analyses and development of project deliverables within the discipline.


• Knowledge and understanding of technical and cost issues related to selection of design features within the discipline. Knowledge of engineering work planning and control methods.


• Knowledge of precedents in discipline and of principles and practices of related disciplines. Knowledge of related construction practices and economics involved.


• Competency: Communication, Development, Engagement, Safety, Self-Discipline, Teamwork, Values & Covenants

Total Rewards/Benefits

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

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As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably.

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