Lead Piping Stress Engineer

Relha LLC; Newark (DE); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Lead Piping Stress Engineer to serve as a technical authority on pipe stress analysis and piping engineering. The role involves reviewing complex piping systems, performing formal stress analyses per ASME B31.1 and B31.3, and guiding design and procurement teams on critical projects.

You will lead a project team across multiple offices, develop specifications, evaluate vendor quotes, and ensure quality, budget, and schedule targets are met.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of piping engineering experience within chemical/industrial sectors.
• Proficiency with pipe stress analysis and Caesar II/NozzlePro.
• Familiarity with ASME B31.3 and B31.1.
• Experience navigating 3D models with Navisworks.
• Willingness to travel to client sites.
• AutoCAD experience is a plus.
• Professional Engineer license preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Perform formal stress analysis per ASME B31.1 and B31.3 for piping systems.
• Informal reviews for pressure, weight, and thermal analysis of piping systems and supports.
• Develop specifications in cooperation with piping designers and process engineers.
• Develop RFQs and evaluate vendor quotes with procurement specialists.
• Select standard pipe supports and communicate to pipe designers.
• Develop engineered pipe supports such as spring cans and snubbers.
• Lead piping reviews of isometrics, supports, and specialty items; manage hours and budgets.
• May lead a team on multiple independent projects.

Skills

Pipe stress analysis

Caesar II

NozzlePro

Navisworks

AutoCAD

MS Office

Education

Professional Engineer license

Tools

Caesar II

NozzlePro

Navisworks

AutoCAD

Job description

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.

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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 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.

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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 of 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.