Piping Engineer

Actalent; United States; Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Disability insurance

HSA

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an early-career Piping Engineer (Stress Engineer I) to perform formal piping stress analyses and evaluate system flexibility for complex projects. You will work with piping designers and multidisciplinary teams across EPC lifecycles, with significant emphasis on field data collection and documentation.

You will grow technically through exposure to ASME B31.1/B31.3, CAESAR II, AutoCAD, and related tools, while contributing to both large and smaller projects in a hybrid office

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 3 years of mechanical engineering experience with piping systems preferred.
• Ability to perform formal piping stress analysis using CAESAR II or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed analysis of piping systems for thermal flexibility, vibration, supports, and nozzle loads.
• Conduct formal piping stress analyses using CAESAR II per piping codes.
• Apply ASME B31.1 and B31.3 requirements to design and analysis work.
• Collaborate with piping designers to optimize routing and supports.
• Evaluate piping loads on equipment and structures for safe operation.
• Prepare formal piping stress evaluation reports with methods and results.
• Conduct field surveys and collect data to support analysis.
• Review drawings, specs, and technical docs for piping systems.
• Collaborate with vendors, construction, and clients to resolve issues.
• Assist in creating technical docs, concepts, and drawings to communicate intent.
• Participate in project meetings and support design, constructability, and field execution.

Skills

Piping stress analysis

ASME B31.1/B31.3

CAESAR II

Communication

Field data collection

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAESAR II

AutoCAD

Mathcad

Ansys

Job description

Job Title: Piping Engineer (Stress Engineer I)

Job Description

This early-career Piping Engineer role focuses on piping stress analysis, system flexibility, piping supports, and mechanical design for complex engineering projects. You will perform formal piping stress analyses, evaluate loads on equipment and structures, and collaborate closely with piping designers and multidisciplinary engineering teams. This position offers strong technical development, exposure to full EPC project lifecycles, and clear opportunities for long-term career growth.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed analysis and evaluation of piping systems for thermal flexibility, vibration, pipe supports, and equipment and nozzle loads.
• Conduct formal piping stress analyses using CAESAR II in accordance with applicable piping codes.
• Apply ASME B31.1 and ASME B31.3 piping code requirements to design and analysis activities.
• Work alongside piping designers to optimize pipe routing, support locations, and overall system layout.
• Evaluate piping loads on equipment nozzles, pressure vessels, and structural support steel to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Prepare formal piping stress evaluation reports that clearly document methods, assumptions, results, and recommendations.
• Conduct field surveys and collect field data to support piping stress analysis and design verification.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and related technical documentation for piping systems.
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines, vendors, construction teams, and clients to resolve technical issues and support project execution.
• Assist in preparing technical documentation, design concepts, and drawing markups to communicate design intent.
• Participate in project meetings and contribute to discussions related to piping design, constructability, and field execution.
• Support multiple projects as needed, contributing to both large, complex projects and smaller assignments.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent engineering discipline.
• 03 years of mechanical engineering experience, ideally with exposure to piping systems.
• Basic understanding of piping stress analysis and system flexibility concepts.
• Ability to perform formal piping stress analysis using CAESAR II or a strong willingness and aptitude to learn the software.
• Familiarity with ASME B31.1 and ASME B31.3 piping code requirements or the ability to apply engineering codes and standards.
• Capability to review and interpret engineering drawings, piping isometrics, and specifications.
• Strong attention to detail when performing calculations, reviewing designs, and preparing documentation.
• Ability to prepare technical documentation, design concepts, and drawing markups in a clear and organized manner.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for collaboration with designers, engineers, and project stakeholders.
• Foundational knowledge of piping design and piping systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with CAESAR II for piping stress analysis.
• Exposure to piping design tools such as AutoCAD.
• Experience with engineering calculation tools such as Mathcad.
• Familiarity with finite element analysis tools such as Ansys.
• Experience working with piping supports and mechanical design for complex projects.
• Interest in gaining exposure to engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and field execution (EPC) phases.
• Desire to develop technical expertise with industry standards and codes, including NEC, IEEE/ANSI, and NEMA standards, as they relate to broader power and industrial projects.
• Interest in building skills with tools such as ETAP and in areas such as relay coordination, one-line and three-line diagrams, and large electrical equipment, as part of broader multidisciplinary project exposure.
• Motivation to grow into roles with increasing responsibility, including potential progression to lead engineer positions.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and engage with project leads, project managers, construction teams, and leadership.

Work Environment

This role is based in modern, state-of-the-art office environments located in Downers Grove, IL or Hammond, IN, with a hybrid work arrangement of three days in the office and two days working from home. You will work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary design center alongside piping designers, engineers from other disciplines, vendors, construction teams, and clients. The culture emphasizes long-term development, mentorship, and exposure to the full project lifecycle, including engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and field execution. Engineers support a variety of work, from major power generation and industrial projects to multiple smaller projects, providing exposure to different clients, facilities, and engineering challenges. The interview process typically consists of two rounds, including one virtual interview and one on-site office visit.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Downers Grove, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $48.00/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 jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Downers Grove, IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Downers Grove,IL.

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.

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