Lead Piping Engineer - Stress Analysis (Power Plant)

Kent; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent is seeking a Lead Piping Engineer - Stress Analysis to be seconded to a client and based in Houston, TX. You will oversee piping flexibility and stress analyses, review contractor deliverables, and ensure compliance with ASME codes and project requirements.

The role requires a PE license, extensive experience with piping analysis software, and strong collaboration with mechanical, process, and operations teams on large-scale power plant projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field required.
• 15+ years piping‑engineering experience required.
• PE license required; owner’s engineer experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve piping stress analyses and flexibility calculations.
• Verify piping models, load cases, and design criteria for compliance.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to resolve technical issues.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Project coordination

Autonomy

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field

Tools

CAESAR II

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Job description

Kent is seeking a Lead Piping Engineer - Stress Analysis to be seconded to a client and based in Houston, TX. You will oversee piping flexibility and stress analyses, review contractor deliverables, and ensure compliance with ASME codes and project requirements.

The role requires a PE license, extensive experience with piping analysis software, and strong collaboration with mechanical, process, and operations teams on large-scale power plant projects.