Pipe Stress Engineer

Insight Global; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is looking for an engineer to focus on advanced pipe stress and hydraulic analysis for data center infrastructure systems, primarily involving chilled water and related piping networks. This role requires the evaluation of designs to ensure piping systems can withstand extreme stress conditions, including seismic events and operational loads. The ideal candidate should have a background in industries with complex piping systems like oil & gas or nuclear, and the capability to support design-phase projects rather than operational troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• Experience performing pipe stress analysis for fluid piping systems.
• Hands‑on experience evaluating pressure, thermal, and structural stresses in piping.
• Ability to assess whether piping systems can withstand extreme events without failure.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate piping loops for pressure and thermal stresses.
• Analyze designs to validate system resilience under extreme conditions.
• Work closely with internal design teams on new infrastructure systems.

Skills

Pipe stress analysis

Pressure evaluation

Thermal stress assessment

Structural stress analysis

Seismic design considerations

Industry background (oil & gas, nuclear)

Job description

• Experience performing pipe stress analysis for fluid piping systems
• Hands‑on experience evaluating pressure, thermal, and structural stresses in piping
• Experience with seismic and load‑based design considerations
• Background in industries with complex piping systems (e.g., oil & gas, nuclear, industrial plants, or large commercial infrastructure)
• Experience supporting design‑phase engineering rather than operations
• Ability to assess whether piping systems can withstand extreme events without failure

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Experience with chilled water or data center infrastructure systems
• Exposure to nuclear reactor or high‑risk piping environments
• Familiarity with internal or client pipe stress design guidelines
• Experience supporting infrastructure projects with limited existing analytical coverage

Job Description

This role focuses on advanced pipe stress and hydraulic analysis for data center infrastructure systems, with an emphasis on chilled water and related piping networks. The engineer will evaluate piping loops for pressure and thermal stresses, as well as structural impacts from seismic events, wind, dead loads, and live loads. They will analyze designs to validate system resilience under extreme conditions, ensuring piping systems maintain integrity during events such as earthquakes. The role supports design‑phase analysis for new infrastructure systems rather than operational troubleshooting, working closely with internal design teams to address a documented gap in pipe stress expertise.