Mechanical Engineer - Pipe Stress

Apex Systems; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K plan with company match

ESPP

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking a Pipe Stress Engineer III for a 12-month contract in Houston, TX. The role focuses on analysis of piping systems to meet codes and standards, performing stress analysis, and coordinating with designers to optimize routing and supports.

It requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and 1–3 years of related experience. The position is onsite Monday-Thursday with remote Fridays, offering opportunities to manage schedules, report weekly status, and prepare formal

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 1–3 years (or more) in Mechanical Engineering with understanding of pipe stress analysis and system flexibility.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to coordinate with interdisciplinary teams, clients and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Review piping systems for thermal flexibility, vibration and supports.
• Ensure piping projects meet applicable codes and client standards.
• Perform formal stress analysis using Caesar II for ASME B31.1 and B31.3.
• Conduct informal stress analysis for various piping systems.
• Collaborate with designers to optimize routing and specify supports.

Skills

Pipe stress analysis

Caesar II

Project planning

Education

Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Caesar II

Job description

Job#: 3056244

Job Description:

Pipe Stress Engineer III

Type: 12 month contract to start

Location: Houston, Texas

Schedule: Onsite Monday-Thursdays. Remote Fridays

Role Overview

This role involves the analysis of piping systems and components to ensure they conform to applicable codes and standards. The position requires performing stress analysis, working with designers to optimize pipe routing, and specifying necessary support equipment. The successful candidate will manage project schedules, communicate project status, and prepare formal evaluation reports.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and analyze piping systems for thermal flexibility, vibration, and supports.
• Ensure piping systems conform to applicable codes and client standards.
• Perform formal stress analysis using Caesar II software for ASME B31.1 and B31.3.
• Conduct informal (visual) stress analysis for large and small bore piping systems.
• Collaborate with piping designers to optimize pipe routing and specify required supports.
• Specify engineered support equipment, including expansion bellows, spring cans, and snubbers.
• Evaluate piping loads on process equipment nozzles and support steel.
• Prepare formal stress evaluation reports.
• Perform field surveys to collect data and assist with the interpretation of engineering drawings.
• Manage project schedules and budgets, providing weekly status reports.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Experience: 1-3 years or more in Mechanical Engineering with an understanding of pipe stress analysis and system flexibility.

Technical Skills: A strong attention to detail is required for performing technical evaluations and drawing checks. Communication skills are necessary for effective coordination with inter-disciplinary teams, clients, and vendors.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) designation.
• Field plant experience.
• Experience in the petrochemical, oil/gas, chemical, and/or power industry.
• Previous experience with stress analysis or related concepts.
• Experience working with ASME Section I and VIII pressure vessel codes and B31.1/B31.3 piping codes.

Work Environment

Work will be conducted in an office environment with potential visits to client plant facilities. Field sites may have ongoing construction activities with moderate to high noise levels and the presence of heavy equipment and materials.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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