Pressure Relief Engineer II: Valve Sizing & Safety

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K plan

Paid time off

Job summary

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) is seeking a PRD Engineer in Houston to analyze overpressure scenarios, perform relief calculations, and develop relief device designs to protect process systems and equipment. You will size and specify relief valves and rupture discs, verify compliance with codes, and prepare technical documentation.

The role supports process safety and design review activities, works with clients, and participates in meetings to drive project success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience with pressure relief devices and safety systems.
• Strong understanding of relief calculations and valve sizing.
• Experience with relief analysis and flare system design is a plus.
• Ability to learn quickly and communicate with clients.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering review and analysis assignments under supervision.
• Apply conventional knowledge in your engineering discipline.
• Review project plans to understand scope, schedule and tasks.
• Identify and quantify overpressure relief requirements and evaluate relief system capacities.
• Verify adequacy of relief/flare system design and installation.
• Prepare written documents, reports and presentations for review by seniors.
• Develop understanding of technical requirements and propose opportunities to improve effectiveness.
• Participate in client and team meetings.
• Track and report hours spent on projects.
• Work with colleagues at all levels, contribute to reports and deliverables, meet deadlines.

Skills

Pressure relief calculations

Relief valve sizing

Flare system design

Process safety systems

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or related field

Job description

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) is seeking a PRD Engineer in Houston to analyze overpressure scenarios, perform relief calculations, and develop relief device designs to protect process systems and equipment. You will size and specify relief valves and rupture discs, verify compliance with codes, and prepare technical documentation.

The role supports process safety and design review activities, works with clients, and participates in meetings to drive project success.