Pipe Stress Engineer

Vogt Power; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Vogt Power International in Louisville, KY seeks a Pipe Stress Engineer to analyze ASME pressure parts and supports for heat recovery steam generators. You will perform stress analyses, develop models, and design pipe supports while coordinating with multiple disciplines on schedule and scope.

Required BS in engineering with statics/dynamics focus, 2 years in HRSG or piping, and familiarity with Caesar II or AutoPIPE. Proficiency in Excel and knowledge of ASME B31.1 are preferred.

Qualifications

• BS in an engineering field with emphasis on statics, dynamics, stress analysis.
• Two years of experience in Heat Recovery Steam Generators or piping.
• Experience using Caesar II or AutoPIPE software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and general computing.

Responsibilities

• Perform piping stress analyses to ensure stresses stay within code limits.
• Develop piping stress models including all properties, contents and insulation.
• Locate and design pipe supports and restraints to minimize stresses.
• Collaborate with design groups to ensure accurate, on-schedule supports.
• Use hand calculations and software to determine expansions, stresses, and loads.
• Create reports describing assumptions, methods, and results from work performed.
• Participate in project meetings and follow ISO procedures.

Skills

Piping stress analysis

Statics and dynamics

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Caesar II

AutoPIPE

Excel

Job description

About Us

Join a talented team of engineering professionals at Vogt Power International Inc. Vogt is based in Louisville, KY and specializes in the design, manufacture and supply of equipment and solutions to the power generation industry. We are an industry leader in heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs) with both domestic and international customers.

Position Summary

Vogt Power International is looking for a talented Pipe Stress Engineer to work on a multi-discipline project team to analyze and review the ASME pressure parts and supports associated with our Heat Recovery Steam Generators.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Perform flexibility analyses for piping systems to ensure stresses are within code allowable limits
• Develop piping stress models which include all physical properties of the piping, its contents, and insulation
• Locate and design pipe supports and restraints which maintain static equilibrium and minimize stresses
• Work directly with our design group to ensure the detailed support designs are created accurately and on schedule
• Work directly with Piping Designers, Structural Engineers, Product Engineers, Project Engineers, Lead Designers, and others to ensure pipe routing and equipment access is optimized and that loads are properly addressed where piping interfaces with equipment or supports interface with the main structure
• Use hand calculations, internal spreadsheets, programs, or other tools to determine or validate miscellaneous expansions, stresses, loads, and support designs
• Perform dynamic analyses to determine loads originating from safety valve opening, steam turbine trip, or other dynamic events
• Create specifications, lists, requisitions, and review quotes to support the procurement of pipe support material
• Communicate and coordinate with VPI’s customer (or customer’s representative) to ensure VPI’s piping scope interfaces properly with the customer’s piping scope
• Provide organized and well written reports to describe assumptions, steps taken, and results from work performed
• Provide leadership by learning, developing, and coordinating new techniques, standardizing procedures, and providing technical instruction and mentoring to department staff
• Participate in project team and client meetings, as needed
• Follow all company and department ISO procedures and work instructions
• Perform other duties as assigned

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor of Science in an engineering related field with emphasis on statics, dynamics, stress analysis and/or Finite Element Analysis
• Two years of experience in Heat Recovery Steam Generators or other related piping experience preferred
• Experience in operating Caesar II or AutoPipe piping analysis software preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Prior knowledge of ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Codes, with an emphasis on B31.1 is preferred
• Good communication skills and ability to work well in a team environment

To provide greater transparency to candidates, we include base pay ranges for all US-based job postings that encompass all potential locations and levels for the open position. Our base pay ranges are set based on the function, discipline, level and regional location and are benchmarked against companies in the same or similar industry. Final offers may vary based on multiple factors, including education, depth and relevance of work experience, relevant licenses and certifications, and may vary from the amounts listed in the job posting.

The base pay range for this Pipe Stress Engineer role is $75,000 - $95,000 annually.