Piping Engineer - Hybrid

ACTalent; Hammond (IN); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

Pre-tax & Roth 401(k) contributions

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an early-career Piping Engineer for Hammond, Indiana, to gain hands-on experience in piping stress analysis, mechanical design, and the EPC lifecycle. This permanent, hybrid role suits a Mechanical Engineer with 3 years of experience seeking mentorship and career growth.

You will work with CAESAR II, ASME B31.1/31.3, and collaborate with designers, engineers, and clients on major power and industrial projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 3 years of engineering experience required.
• Foundational understanding of piping systems and stress analysis.
• CAESAR II preferred; willingness to learn welcome.
• Familiarity with ASME B31.1 and B31.3 is a plus.
• Ability to read piping isometrics and drawings.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Exposure to AutoCAD, Mathcad, ANSYS, or piping support design is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform piping stress and flexibility analysis for complex systems.
• Use CAESAR II to evaluate thermal expansion, vibration, and loads.
• Apply ASME B31.1 and B31.3 piping codes.
• Collaborate with designers to optimize routing and supports.
• Review isometrics, drawings, specifications, and docs.
• Prepare calculations and stress evaluation reports.
• Participate in field surveys and design verification.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including construction and clients.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

CAESAR II

AutoCAD

Mathcad

ANSYS

Job description

Piping Engineer / Stress Engineer I

Looking to build your career in piping stress engineering while working on complex power and industrial projects?

We're hiring an early-career Piping Engineer to join an established engineering organization where you'll gain hands-on experience with piping stress analysis, mechanical design, and the full EPC project lifecycle. This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer with 03 years of experience who wants strong mentorship, technical development, and long-term career growth.

What You’ll Do

• Perform piping stress and flexibility analysis for complex piping systems
• Use CAESAR II to evaluate thermal expansion, vibration, pipe supports, equipment loads, and nozzle loads
• Apply ASME B31.1 and B31.3 piping codes
• Partner with piping designers to optimize routing, supports, and system layouts
• Review piping isometrics, drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
• Prepare engineering calculations and piping stress evaluation reports
• Participate in field surveys and design verification
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering, construction, vendor, and client teams

What Were Looking For

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline
• 03 years of engineering experience
• Foundational understanding of piping systems, stress analysis, or mechanical design
• CAESAR II experience is preferred, but candidates with the aptitude and desire to learn are encouraged to apply
• Familiarity with ASME B31.1 and B31.3 is a plus
• Ability to read piping isometrics and engineering drawings
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Exposure to AutoCAD, Mathcad, ANSYS, or piping support design is a plus

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Work on major power generation and industrial projects
• Build specialized expertise in piping stress analysis and CAESAR II
• Gain exposure to the full EPC lifecycle, from engineering and procurement through construction and commissioning
• Learn alongside experienced engineers, designers, project leaders, and construction teams
• Gain both office and field experience
• Build toward greater project responsibility and future lead engineering opportunities

Work Environment

Hybrid schedule with three days in the office and two days remote.

Locations: Downers Grove, IL or Hammond, IN

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Hammond, Indiana.

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 job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 25, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Hammond, Indiana.

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.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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