Piping Stress Engineer I: CAESAR II & EPC Growth

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

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.