We at SMV Engineers, a leading structural engineering company, are looking for an experienced Pipe Stress Analysis Manager to lead piping stress analysis and coordinate related MEPF/Piping engineering, BIM modelling, detailing, and project deliverables for international projects.
The candidate should have strong technical expertise in Pipe Stress Analysis, hands‑on experience with Bentley AutoPIPE and/or CAESAR II, along with proven experience in team leadership, project coordination, and client handling
Role & responsibilities
- Lead and manage Pipe Stress Analysis activities for international projects.
- Develop, review, and validate pipe stress models using Bentley AutoPIPE, CAESAR II, or similar software.
- Plan and allocate work to stress engineers and MEPF/BIM teams.
- Review stress models, calculations, support arrangements, and engineering deliverables.
- Coordinate piping stress requirements with MEPF, Piping, Structural, Mechanical, and BIM teams.
- Review piping layouts, isometrics, P&IDs, equipment connections, and support requirements.
- Guide the team in resolving complex flexibility, thermal expansion, support, and nozzle-load issues.
- Ensure deliverables comply with applicable codes, project specifications, and client standards.
- Monitor project progress, quality, resources, and deadlines.
- Lead technical discussions and coordination meetings with international clients and consultants.
- Handle client comments, technical queries, and deliverable reviews.
- Support estimation, planning, proposals, and technical discussions for new projects.
- Mentor and develop junior engineers and coordinators.
Preferred candidate profile
- 6 to 11 years of relevant experience in Pipe Stress Analysis / Piping Engineering.
- Strong hands‑on experience with Bentley AutoPIPE and/or CAESAR II.
- Working knowledge of AutoPIPE Advanced,if applicable, will be an advantage.
- Strong understanding of ASME B31.3/B31.1 and piping stress principles.
- Experience with thermal, sustained, occasional, wind and seismic load analysis.
- Good understanding of pipe supports, flexibility, equipment nozzle loads, and piping systems.
- Knowledge of MEPF/BIM workflows, modelling, detailing, and drawing production.
- Experience working on international projects.
- Strong team management, coordination, communication, and client-handling skills.
Knowledge of other relevant piping, stress analysis, BIM, or engineering software will be an added advantage.