Piping Stress Analysis Engineer

Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking a Piping Stress Analysis Engineer in Johnson City, TN. You will perform piping stress analyses, evaluate layouts, and ensure compliance with ASME B31.3 and project specs.

The role requires CAESAR II proficiency, a PE license, and experience with complex industrial systems. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and field-ready documentation is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Active PE license – TN or reciprocity.
• CAESAR II piping stress software proficiency.
• Experience with piping stress, flexibility, and structural evaluations.
• Strong knowledge of ASME B31 piping codes (B31.3).
• Experience with thermal expansion, pressure, seismic, and vibration loads.

Responsibilities

• Perform piping stress and flexibility analyses using CAESAR II.
• Evaluate piping systems under sustained, thermal, occasional, and dynamic loads.
• Analyze pipe stresses, nozzle loads, supports, and expansion requirements.
• Develop and review piping stress calculations and reports.
• Review layouts and recommend modifications for flexibility and integrity.
• Design and evaluate pipe supports, restraints, anchors, and expansions.
• Coordinate with designers, engineers, and vendors to resolve issues.
• Review models, isometrics, P&IDs, and equipment specs for compliance.
• Perform evaluations for modifications, installations, and field changes.
• Ensure compliance with ASME codes and project specs.

Skills

CAESAR II

Piping stress analysis

Communication

ASME B31.3

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

CAESAR II

Job description

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Piping Stress Analysis Engineer opportunity in Johnson City, TN.

Position Summary:

The Piping Stress Analysis Engineer will be responsible for performing piping stress analysis and engineering evaluations for complex industrial process and mechanical systems. This position requires proficiency in CAESAR II software, a Professional Engineer (PE) license, and experience evaluating piping systems for structural integrity, thermal expansion, pressure loads, and compliance with applicable codes and standards.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Perform piping stress and flexibility analyses using CAESAR II software for industrial process piping and utility systems.
• Evaluate piping systems for sustained, thermal, occasional, and dynamic loading conditions.
• Analyze pipe stresses, equipment nozzle loads, support reactions, and thermal expansion requirements.
• Develop and review piping stress calculations, engineering reports, and technical documentation.
• Evaluate piping layouts and recommend modifications to improve flexibility, structural integrity, and constructability.
• Design and evaluate pipe supports, restraints, anchors, and expansion provisions.
• Coordinate with piping designers, mechanical engineers, structural engineers, and equipment vendors to resolve design issues.
• Review piping models, isometrics, P&IDs, and equipment specifications to verify compliance with design requirements.
• Perform engineering evaluations for piping modifications, equipment installations, and field changes.
• Ensure piping designs comply with applicable ASME codes, project specifications, and engineering standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license. – State of TN or ability to obtain through reciprocity
• Proficiency in CAESAR II piping stress analysis software.
• Experience performing piping stress, flexibility, and structural evaluations for industrial process systems.
• Strong working knowledge of ASME B31 piping codes, particularly ASME B31.3.
• Experience evaluating thermal expansion, pressure, seismic, vibration, and other applicable piping loads.
• Knowledge of pipe support design, equipment nozzle load limitations, and piping system interfaces.
• Ability to develop, review, and independently verify engineering calculations and technical design documentation.
• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering and design teams.

We look forward to hearing from you!

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES

Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support their growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DOD), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater’s experience and guidance ensure that its customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.