Mechancial/Pipe Stress Analysis Engineer

Piping Technology & Products, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Piping Technology & Products, Inc. is seeking Mechanical/Pipe Stress Analysis Engineers in Houston to lead piping stress analyses using CAESAR II and related tools.

You will ensure compliance with ASME codes, API standards, and project specs while delivering practical, reliable engineering solutions grounded in fundamentals. Key responsibilities include developing stress models, evaluating thermal expansion and loads, and coordinating with piping, structural, and fabrication teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5–10+ years of experience in piping stress analysis.
• Experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, or Data Center projects.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) – Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform and lead piping stress analysis using CAESAR II.
• Evaluate systems for thermal expansion, sustained loads, and occasional loads.
• Ensure compliance with ASME codes, API standards, and project specifications.
• Develop and review stress models, load cases, and analysis reports.
• Analyze piping–structure interaction, including load transfer at supports.
• Recommend pipe routing and support locations.
• Analyze and validate equipment nozzle loads.
• Perform dynamic analysis (seismic, vibration, water hammer).
• Coordinate with piping, structural, and fabrication teams.
• Review drawings, P&IDs, and 3D models for analysis inputs.
• Provide technical input during design reviews and project execution.

Skills

P&ID interpretation

3D model analysis

Engineering fundamentals

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Load case development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CAESAR II

AutoPIPE

AutoCAD

CADWorx

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

Job Summary

Seeking several Mechanical / Pipe Stress Analysis Engineers to perform and lead piping stress analysis using CAESAR II and related tools. The role focuses on ensuring piping systems comply with applicable codes, project specifications, and safety requirements while delivering practical, efficient, and reliable engineering solutions grounded in sound engineering fundamentals.

Description

Job Summary

Seeking several Mechanical / Pipe Stress Analysis Engineers to perform and lead piping stress analysis using CAESAR II and related tools. The role focuses on ensuring piping systems comply with applicable codes, project specifications, and safety requirements while delivering practical, efficient, and reliable engineering solutions grounded in sound engineering fundamentals.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and lead piping stress analysis using CAESAR II.
• Evaluate systems for thermal expansion, sustained loads, and occasional loads (e.g., wind, seismic).
• Ensure compliance with ASME codes, API standards, and project specifications.
• Develop and review stress models, load cases, and analysis reports.
• Analyze piping–structure interaction, including load transfer at supports.
• Selection of Pipe Supports, Design and optimize standard and custom pipe supports
• Recommend pipe routing and support locations.
• Analyze and validate equipment nozzle loads.
• Perform dynamic analysis (seismic, vibration, water hammer).
• Coordinate with piping, structural, and fabrication teams.
• Review drawings, P&IDs, and 3D models for analysis inputs.
• Provide technical input during design reviews and project execution.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field. Master's degree preferred.
• 5–10+ years of experience in piping stress analysis.
• Experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, or Data Center projects.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) – Preferred.

Skills

• CAESAR II (required); knowledge of AutoPIPE or any other pipe stress analysis tools
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, CADWorx, Revit, and Navisworks.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, isometrics, GA drawings, and 3D models.
• Strong foundation in engineering fundamentals and first-principles thinking.
• Solid understanding of piping flexibility, layout, and support design.
• Cross-disciplinary understanding (piping, structural, fabrication, installation).
• Analytical and critical thinking skills with sound engineering judgment.
• Structured problem-solving approach.

Codes & Standards

• ASME B31.1, B31.3, B31.4, B31.9.
• ASME Section VIII (Div. 1 & 2).
• Familiarity with API standards and WRC bulletins (107, 297, 537), MSS SP-58
• General familiarity with applicable industry codes and client specifications.