Pipe Stress Engineer

ACTalent; Florida; On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

HSA

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / Vacation & Sick Leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Pipe Stress Engineer for the Lake Mary, FL office. The role involves performing pipe stress analyses per ASME B31.1/B31.3 and coordinating with the North American Plant Engineering teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in piping design or stress analysis, familiar with 3D modeling and piping drawings, and will work onsite at the Lake Mary facility. This contract position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in pipe stress analysis and piping design.
• Familiarity with ASME B31.1/B31.3 codes.
• Experience with CAESAR II or AutoPipe software.

Responsibilities

• Perform pipe stress analysis per codes using CAESAR II or AutoPipe.
• Evaluate stress results, displacements, and loads.
• Design supports, hangers, hoses, and expansion joints.
• Prepare and review pipe stress reports for clients.

Skills

Pipe stress analysis

ASME B31.1 & B31.3

CAESAR II

AutoPipe

P&IDs and drawings review

3D modeling software

Vendor management

Bill of materials

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CAESAR II

AutoPipe

Job description

Job Title: Pipe Stress EngineerJob Description

Responsibilities

• Perform pipe stress analysis per relevant codes using software such as CAESAR II or AutoPipe.
• Evaluate and interpret calculated stress results, displacements, pipe support loads, and nozzle loads.
• Design and select supports, spring hangers, flexible hoses, and expansion joints for piping systems.
• Prepare and review pipe stress reports for internal and external customers.
• Study flange leakage and ensure corrective actions are established to reduce nonconformance and improve quality.
• Work closely with the parent company to establish timelines and obtain critical documents within the timeline.
• Prepare and evaluate inquiries and purchase specifications for piping fabrication and hardware.
• Review piping isometrics, mechanical drawings, P&IDs, and equipment drawings with minimal supervision.
• Prepare, review, and maintain mechanical and piping related calculations.
• Expedite subcontractors with respect to engineering and manufacturing matters, including reviewing progress reports and conducting periodic shop visits.
• Understand piping design philosophy and perform piping designs as needed.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in pipe stress analysis with 3 to 20 years of experience in piping design or pipe stress analysis.
• Knowledge of ASME B31.1 and B31.3 Codes.
• Expertise in using CAESAR II or AutoPipe software.
• Strong understanding of piping design, analysis, and generation of bill of materials.
• Capability in vendor management, bid evaluation, and material take-off.
• Familiarity with 3D modeling software and stress analysis software.
• Bachelors degree in engineering and a minimum of five years of related technical experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical documents and write reports and business correspondence.
• Strong mathematical skills including probability, statistical inference, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Familiarity with piping related standards and codes such as ASME Section II, PCC, MSS-SP, and PFI.

Work Environment

The work environment is based in the Lake Mary office, which serves as the North American headquarters for Plant Engineering. This multi-disciplinary office includes divisions such as Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Structural, Controls, and Project Management. The office consists of roughly 100+ professionals, fostering a collaborative and dynamic atmosphere.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of LAKE MARY, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $65.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in LAKE MARY,FL.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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