Piping Stress Engineer I – CAESAR II & EPC Growth

ACTalent; Downers Grove (IL); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

PTO

Hybrid work

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an early-career Piping Engineer (Stress Engineer I) in Downers Grove, IL. The role focuses on piping stress analysis, system flexibility, supports, and mechanical design for complex projects, offering exposure to full EPC lifecycles and clear growth opportunities.

You will perform formal piping stress analyses, evaluate loads on equipment, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. This position emphasizes technical development, CAESAR II usage, and compliance with ASME

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 0-3 years of mechanical engineering experience, ideally with piping exposure.
• Basic understanding of piping stress analysis and system flexibility concepts.
• Ability to perform formal piping stress analysis using CAESAR II or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed analysis of piping systems for thermal flexibility and loads.
• Conduct formal piping stress analyses using CAESAR II per codes.
• Apply ASME B31.1 and B31.3 piping code requirements to design activities.
• Collaborate with piping designers to optimize routing and supports.
• Evaluate piping loads on equipment nozzles and vessels to ensure safe operation.
• Prepare formal piping stress evaluation reports with methods and results.
• Conduct field surveys to support stress analysis and verification.
• Review drawings, specs, and docs for piping systems.
• Communicate design concepts and drawings to stakeholders.
• Participate in project meetings and cross-disciplinary discussions.
• Support multiple projects across large and smaller assignments.

Skills

Piping stress analysis

Mechanical engineering

ASME knowledge

Field data collection

Report writing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAESAR II

AutoCAD

Mathcad

Ansys

Job description

Actalent is seeking an early-career Piping Engineer (Stress Engineer I) in Downers Grove, IL. The role focuses on piping stress analysis, system flexibility, supports, and mechanical design for complex projects, offering exposure to full EPC lifecycles and clear growth opportunities.

You will perform formal piping stress analyses, evaluate loads on equipment, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. This position emphasizes technical development, CAESAR II usage, and compliance with ASME