Lead Piping Stress Engineer

KBR Careers; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Lead Piping Stress Engineer to provide expert pipe stress analysis and engineering leadership on complex projects in the chemical and industrial sectors. You will assess pipe systems, establish specifications, and guide designers and procurement teams to ensure safety, reliability, and cost effectiveness across the project lifecycle.

The role requires extensive experience with Caesar II/NozzlePro, ASME B31.3/B31.1, Navisworks, and AutoCAD, along with strong communication skills

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of piping engineering experience in chemical/industrial fields.
• Proficiency with pipe stress analysis and finite elements software (Caesar II, NozzlePro).
• Familiarity with ASME B31.3 and B31.1.
• Experience navigating 3D models with Navisworks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to travel and work at client sites.
• AutoCAD experience is a plus.
• Professional Engineer license preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Perform pipe stress analysis per ASME B31.1/31.3 and related standards.
• Review and specify specialty piping items like spring cans, hoses, expansion joints.
• Develop pipe supports and engineered components like snubbers.
• Lead piping reviews of isometrics, supports and items prior to construction.
• Manage budgets, schedules, and quality of piping engineering work on projects.
• May lead a team of engineers across multiple projects.

Skills

Pipe stress analysis

ASME B31.3 knowledge

ASME B31.1 knowledge

Navisworks experience

Microsoft Office

Travel availability

Autocad experience

Education

Professional Engineer license

Tools

Caesar II

NozzlePro

AutoCAD

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.

KBR is looking for a LEAD PIPING STRESS ENGINEER under broad direction, functions as a technical specialist who makes decisions and recommendations regarding pipe stress analysis and pipe engineering. Negotiates critical and controversial issues with top-level engineers and designers of the organization. Performs advisory and consulting work for the organization as a recognized authority for piping stress analysis and pipe engineering. Job roles contribute directly to value creation.

Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Pipe Stress Analysis
  • Identification of pipes requiring review and/or analysis
  • Formal stress analysis in accordance with ASME B31.1 and B31.3 which may include analysis for pressure, thermal and vibration related issues
  • Informal review in accordance with ASME B31.1 and B31.3 pressure, weight and thermal analysis of piping systems, vibration analysis and piping support systems.
• Specialty piping items such as spring cans, hoses, expansion joints
  • Development of specifications in cooperation with piping designers and process engineers
  • Development of requests for quotes in cooperation with procurement specialists
  • Evaluation of vendor quotes in cooperating with procurement specialists
• Pipe supports
  • Selection of standard pipe supports for a project according to corporate and client requirements
  • Selection of specific pipe supports and communication of support to pipe designers for incorporation on piping design
  • Development of engineered pipe supports such as spring cans and snubbers
• Assist in conducting piping reviews of all project isometrics, supports, and specialty items prior to issuing for construction to ensure that quality procedures were followed
• Work hour estimates for pipe flexibility, support, and specialty piping items for proposals and all stages of projects
• Will be responsible for the budget, schedule, and quality of the piping engineering work on assigned projects in cooperation with piping design leads
• May lead a team of engineers on multiple independent projects.
• Responsible for collaboration in a multi office environment

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Minimum 10 years of applicable piping engineering experience within the chemical and industrial industries
• Proficiency with pipe stress analysis and finite elements software (Caesar II and NozzlePro preferred) required
• Familiarity with ASME B31.3 and B31.1
• Experience in navigating 3D models with Navisworks
• Experience in Microsoft (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc...) is required
• Ability to travel and work at client sites is required
• AutoCAD experience is a plus
• Professional Engineer license is preferred but not mandatory
• Physical Qualifications
• Work may be required to be performed at client sites and may require exposure to ambient temperature extremes
• Work may require using and wearing personal protective equipment such as fire-retardant clothing, hearing and eye protection, hard hat and steel-toed boots
• Day-to-day physical requirements involve standard office activities including sitting/standing for extended periods of time, attending meetings, use of keyboard and mouse repetitively, lifting and carrying less than 20 lbs. frequently, etc.
• Work may require moderate physical exertion including walking to operating areas and walking up stairs
• May require walking the plant property

Decarbonization – Energy Transition – Sustainability

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule.

We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR. At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.