Pipe Stress Engineer (36114)

STSI (Staffing Technical Services Inc.); Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

STSI (Staffing Technical Services Inc.) in Austin, TX seeks a Pipe Stress Engineer to support utility piping and infrastructure design for advanced manufacturing facilities. You will perform piping flexibility and computational stress analyses, develop pipe support requirements, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver fabrication-ready designs.

The role requires 5+ years in pipe stress, PE in Texas or ability to obtain, and proficiency with CAESAR II, NozzlePRO, Navisworks, and

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of pipe stress engineering in chemical or high-tech facilities.
• PE registration in Texas or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Expert knowledge of ASME piping codes and ASTM material standards.
• Proficient with CAESAR II, NozzlePRO, Navisworks, and Bluebeam.

Responsibilities

• Lead pipe stress analyses and pipe support design under ASME codes.
• Review P&IDs and thermal inputs to plan analyses and schedules.
• Perform CAESAR II analyses to resolve excessive nozzle loads.
• Select springs, expansion joints, snubbers, and supports.
• Mark up diagrams and communicate requirements to designers.
• Generate BOMs and specify anchors, guides, and joints.
• Review isometrics, submittals, and third-party analyses.
• Inspect 3D designs in Revit or Navisworks for integration.

Skills

CAESAR II

NozzlePRO

Navisworks

Bluebeam

Piping analysis

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAESAR II

NozzlePRO

Navisworks

Bluebeam

Job description

Position Overview

Seeking a Pipe Stress Engineer to support the design of utility piping and infrastructure systems for advanced manufacturing facilities. This role will perform piping flexibility and computational stress analyses, develop pipe support requirements, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver reliable, fabrication-ready designs.

Job Title: Pipe Stress Engineer
Location: Austin, TX
Work Arrangement: Onsite or Hybrid
Duration: 6-12+ Month Contract

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject matter expert for pipe stress analysis, pipe support design, and applicable ASME codes and engineering practices.
• Review P&IDs and thermal input sheets to determine analysis requirements and support project schedules, budgets, and resource planning.
• Perform piping flexibility and computational stress analyses using CAESAR II and NozzlePRO, resolving excessive loads on equipment nozzles.
• Select spring hangers, expansion joints, snubbers, and other engineered supports.
• Mark up piping diagrams and isometrics to communicate requirements to piping and structural designers.
• Generate bills of material and specify supports, guides, anchors, stops, and expansion joints. Identify alternate materials or suppliers when needed to meet construction schedules.
• Review and approve piping isometrics, shop drawings, material submittals, and pipe support designs.
• Review third-party stress analyses and support designs through submittals and RFIs.
• Review 3D designs in Revit or Navisworks to ensure stress analysis results and support requirements are incorporated.
• Communicate design impacts, schedule risks, and material lead-time concerns to project stakeholders.
• Improve engineering workflows and standards to strengthen design quality and consistency.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum 5 years of pipe stress engineering experience supporting chemical or high-tech manufacturing facilities through a manufacturer, EPC firm, or multidisciplinary engineering consultancy.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration in Texas or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Expert knowledge of ASME piping codes, ASTM material standards, and applicable structural, building, and fire codes.
• Proficiency with CAESAR II, NozzlePRO, Navisworks, and Bluebeam.
• Strong ability to evaluate piping systems through visual review, manual calculations, and computational analysis.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to evolving design requirements in a fast-paced environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.,