Mechanical Pipe Stress Engineer

Engineering-Resource-Group; Franklin Township (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Engineering-Resource-Group is seeking a Mechanical Pipe Stress Engineer for a permanent position in Franklin Township, NJ. The role involves the design, analysis, and documentation of piping systems in industrial and process plants, ensuring compliance with applicable codes.

The ideal candidate will have a BS in Mechanical Engineering, a minimum of 3 years of experience, and proficiency in tools such as Caesar II, AutoCAD Plant 3D, and Autodesk Inventor. This position offers opportunities to work on projects in oil & gas and power plants.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in piping design and stress analysis.
• Experience in oil & gas, petrochemical, or power plant projects.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, piping specs, and equipment layouts.

Responsibilities

• Design, analysis, and documentation of piping systems in industrial and process plants.
• Perform pipe stress analysis using Caesar II to ensure compliance with codes and standards.
• Coordinate with process, mechanical, and structural teams to ensure design consistency.

Skills

Proficiency in Caesar II

Proficiency in AutoCAD Plant 3D

Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor

Strong understanding of piping codes and standards (ASME, ANSI, API)

Excellent communication and team collaboration skills

Education

BS Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Caesar II

AutoCAD Plant 3D

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Overview

Permanent position for a Mechanical Pipe Stress Engineer for piping design and stress analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design, analysis, and documentation of piping systems in industrial and process plants.
• Responsible for 3D modeling, pipe stress analysis, support design, and generation of piping deliverables.
• Perform pipe stress analysis using Caesar II to ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards (ASME B31.1/B31.3).
• Develop and manage 3D piping models using AutoCAD Plant 3D and Autodesk Inventor.
• Design and detail pipe supports and ensure proper integration with structural elements.
• Create and optimize piping layouts for process efficiency, safety, and maintainability.
• Generate piping isometrics, general arrangement drawings, and support details.
• Prepare and maintain Bill of Materials (BOM) and Material Take-Offs (MTO).
• Coordinate with process, mechanical, and structural teams to ensure design consistency.
• Review vendor drawings and ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Participate in design reviews, HAZOPs, and constructability assessments.

Qualifications

• BS Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in piping design and stress analysis.
• Proficiency in Caesar II, AutoCAD Plant 3D, and Autodesk Inventor.
• Experience with piping materials, specifications, and fabrication practices.
• Strong understanding of piping codes and standards (ASME, ANSI, API).
• Experience in oil & gas, petrochemical, or power plant projects.
• Familiarity with Navisworks, PDMS, or SmartPlant 3D.
• Knowledge of structural steel detailing and integration.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, piping specs, and equipment layouts.
• Excellent communication and team collaboration skills.