Senior Pipe Stress Engineer

Wood Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a Senior Pipe Stress Engineer in Kuala Lumpur. This role focuses on advanced pipe stress analysis and design verification for offshore/onshore projects in the oil and gas industry. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with safety and operational standards, coordinate with multiple disciplines, and guide junior engineers. A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and 10 years of relevant experience are required. This position offers competitive salary and meaningful projects with hybrid working options.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Commitment to professional development

Diversity and Inclusion initiatives

Competitive salary reviews

Meaningful projects in energy sectors

Global professional connections

Qualifications

• 10 years’ experience in pipe stress engineering in oil and gas.
• Advanced proficiency in CAESAR II is mandatory.
• Familiarity with engineering codes like ASME B31.3 / B31.8.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced piping stress analysis for oil and gas facilities.
• Ensure piping systems are compliant with international codes.
• Coordinate with various engineering disciplines for project goals.

Skills

Pipe Stress Analysis

Compliance with Codes

Interdisciplinary Coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAESAR II

Job description

Job Description

Wood is seeking to recruit a Senior Pipe Stress Engineer to join its team in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. With extensive global experience in delivering engineering projects for greenfield and brownfield modification works, Wood is committed to applying its world‑class systems and practices to this assignment. The successful candidate will be part of the Piping Engineering team, contributing to the execution of upcoming projects.

The Role

• Responsible for performing advanced piping stress analysis and design verification for offshore/ onshore oil and gas facilities.
• Ensures piping systems are safe, reliable, and compliant with applicable international codes, client specifications, and offshore operational requirements under all operating, installation, and environmental conditions.

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What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across renewable and emerging energy sectors
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

Responsibilities

Pipe Stress Analysis and Design

• Perform detailed pipe stress analysis for upstream offshore/ onshore piping systems using industry-standard software (e.g. CAESAR II).
• Analyze piping systems for:
  • Sustained, operating, and occasional loads
  • Thermal expansion and displacement stresses
  • Wind, wave, seismic, and blast loads
  • Slug flow, vibration, and dynamic effects
• Define stress critical lines and establish analysis philosophy for projects.
• Evaluate piping flexibility and recommend design improvements where required.
• Familiarity with PDMS / E3D / SP3D models for layout reviews.
• Develop pipe support concepts including:
  • Rigid supports, guides, line stops, spring supports, snubbers
  • Offshore-specific supports (shoe supports, trunnions, clamps)
  • Specify and calculate pipe support loads for structural interface.
• Coordinate with Structural Engineering for support design and load transfer.

Compliance & Standards

• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes and standards such as:
  • ASME B31.3 / B31.8
  • ASME Section VIII
  • Client engineering specifications and project design criteria
• Review stress results and ensure allowable limits are satisfied for all load cases.

Interdisciplinary Coordination and interface with others

• Interface with Process, Mechanical, Structural, Electrical, Instrumentation, Safety disciplines and others.
• Support procurement by preparing datasheets, specifications and reviewing vendor documents and technical bids related to piping materials and equipment.
• Participate in relevant meeting and discussions such as model reviews (3D Model Reviews - resolve clashes), support HAZID, HAZOP, design safety reviews and PEER reviews.
• Liaise and interact with other disciplines/ project team to ensure overall project goals are met and advise management of variations in a timely manner
• Review vendor drawings and stress calculations for packaged equipment and skids.
• Provide stress input for piping connected to pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, and pressure vessels.
• Respond to relevant technical queries, deviations, and non-conformance reports (NCRs).
• Support fabrication, installation, hook-up, and commissioning activities.
• Guide and mentor junior piping engineers and designers.
• Support Lead engineer by reviewing engineering deliverables prepared by team members and provide input on project planning, workload estimation, and scheduling activities.

Performance Expectations

• Can rise to a challenge and are interested in being part of an innovative and driven team
• Able to work in multi-discipline team environment
• Able to work within budget and schedule limits, participate in cost and schedule estimates and plan work in alignment with project schedule
• Assist other disciplines to achieve their goals, monitor and report progress using ascribed system
• Drive innovative solutions to reduce cost and schedule

Qualifications

• Relevant Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering
• 10 years’ experience in pipe stress engineering and must be related to the upstream offshore/ onshore oil and gas industry (Preferably in Greenfield and Brownfield Modification/ Rejuvenation works) - Minimum of 2 years working in a multi - discipline team environment
• Advanced proficiency in pipe stress software CAESAR II (mandatory).
• Strong exposure to EPC project execution, from FEED through detailed engineering and construction, is an advantage.
• Experience with offshore platforms, FPSOs, or subsea tie-ins is highly desirable.
• Member of a recognized institution and preferably registered as a Professional Engineer / Chartered Engineer
• Conversant with relevant international standards and Codes or Practice

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non‑exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

Job Info

• Job Identification 26748
• Job Category Engineering
• Posting Date 02/09/2026, 03:19 AM
• Job Schedule Full time