Pipe Stress Engineer (Mid-Level) (19656)

Arion; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Arion in Houston, TX seeks a Pipe Stress Engineer to analyze piping systems for structural integrity, code compliance, and performance, collaborating with clients, vendors, and internal teams.

You will perform static and dynamic stress analyses, develop specifications and documentation, and support project planning, schedules, and labor estimates.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of piping stress analysis experience.
• BS in Mechanical Engineering; PE license preferred.
• Expertise in ASME B31.1, 31.3 and related codes.
• Strong experience with CAESAR II, ANSYS and piping tools.

Responsibilities

• Conducts stress analysis, validates piping designs and proposes alternatives.
• Creates datasheets, specs, and technical bids for projects.
• Mentors junior engineers and interfaces with customers and vendors.
• Performs field/travel as needed and develops project labor estimates.
• Prepares technical calculations and reports for sales and publications.

Skills

Stress analysis

Piping design

ASME codes

Dynamic analysis

Static analysis

CAESAR II

ANSYS

NozzlePRO

PipeNET

AutoPIPE

E3D

Navisworks

Microsoft Office

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

PE license preferred

Tools

CAESAR II

ANSYS

Nozzle PRO

PipeNET

AutoPIPE

E3D

Navisworks

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

Pipe Stress Engineer is responsible for analyzing and validating piping system designs to ensure structural integrity, code compliance, and overall performance. This role applies engineering expertise to evaluate static and dynamic stresses, develop technical specifications and documentation, and identify effective solutions to complex design challenges. Working cross-functionally with internal teams, clients, and vendors, the engineer supports project execution through technical guidance, problem-solving, and coordination, while also contributing to planning efforts such as schedules and labor estimates.

Responsibilities

• Conducts stress analysis, ensures that designs are workable, makes recommendations and develops alternative solutions with conclusions reviewed by higher levels.
• Creates datasheets, specifications and technical bid, etc. of existing technology and applications and ensures that assignments meet standards and performance requirements within area of expertise.
• Assists and/or checks the work of other engineers and/or less experienced engineers.
• Provides senior level technical interface between customers, engineering and sub-contractors to determine root-cause of problems and to develop effective solutions.
• Provides thorough investigation for project requirements including safety and environmental compliance issues and technical review of piping stress and material needs.
• Participates in developing deadlines, labor estimates, work to be done.
• Performs static and dynamic stress analysis, prepares piping specifications and engineering specifications and ensures conformance to all Codes and procedures related to engineering functions, labor reporting and systems reporting.
• Consults with other departments on equipment designs, problems and questions.
• May travel occasionally to field sites to assist with product related problems or to obtain application data.
• Interfaces with equipment vendors.
• Prepares reports, correspondence, procedures, specifications and technical calculations.
• Prepares technical data and papers for sales personnel, customers, and publications using good internal presentation and report writing skills.
• Performs related duties, as needed.

Qualifications

Qualifications / Education Requirements:

• 5 (+) years experience performing stress analysis for piping systems
• BS in Mechanical Engineering required. PE (Professional Engineer license) preferred
• Specialist knowledge of piping discipline and general knowledge of other disciplines
• Solid understanding of performing stress analysis on complex piping systems
• Strong background in stress analysis (static and dynamic)
• Strong understanding of industry codes ASME B31.1, 31.3, 31.3 CH IX, 31.4, 31.8, BPVC.
• Possess good interpersonal skills and excellent verbal/written communication skills

Software:

• Advanced familiarity with CAESAR II, ANSYS, Nozzle PRO, PipeNET, AutoPIPE, E3D, & Navisworks
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) preferred.

Working Conditions:

• Work is primarily conducted in an office environment but may require occasional travel to off-site work locations.
• Field duties may require outdoor work in a plant or facility.
• When on field assignment you may be required to work in a plant and/or shop areas around production machinery subject to varying temperatures and noise.
• May be at more than one job site in a day and must be able to tolerate climate changes.
• May be required to travel out of town on a periodic basis.

Physical Requirements (With or Without Reasonable Accommodation):

• Ability to lift and carry up to ten (10) pounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively, including sufficient clarity of speech, hearing, or other communication capabilities.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Sufficient visual acuity or other observational abilities to review documents, perform analysis, and conduct investigations.
• Sufficient manual dexterity to perform routine office tasks such as typing and using standard office equipment.
• Sufficient mobility to perform office duties and travel to off-site locations as needed.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) when visiting operational or field locations, as required by the safety department.