Senior Advanced Mechanical Design Engineer

Jobtailor; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior piping stress engineer to lead piping stress analysis across EPC projects in a dynamic team. You will model piping systems for flexibility, stability, and nozzle load qualification while reviewing stress calculations and project deliverables.

The role requires collaboration with structural, designer, and pressure vessel engineers, with field support and international project involvement as needed. Strong ASME B31.3 knowledge is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Perform stress analysis on piping systems per ASME B31.3 and applicable international standards.

Skills

Pipe Stress Analysis

Bentley AutoPIPE

CAESAR II

Nozzle Load Qualification

Dynamic Analysis

Interpreting P&IDs

3D CAD - Hexagon Smart 3D

ASME B31.3

Engineering Principles

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

MS in Mechanical Engineering preferred

Tools

CAESAR II

NozzlePro

FEPipe

ANSYS

Hexagon Smart 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Perform stress analysis on piping systems per ASME B31.3 and applicable international standards
• Model piping systems for flexibility, stability, and nozzle load qualification
• Utilize pipe stress analysis software, with Bentley AutoPIPE preferred and CAESAR II acceptable
• Review EPC and customer specifications during project bidding and execution phases
• Act as principal piping stress engineer throughout the project lifecycle
• Review and approve stress calculations and project deliverables
• Participate in model review meetings at 30%, 60%, and 90% milestones
• Maintain internal standards, work instructions, and templates for stress analysis
• Collaborate with structural engineers, designers, and pressure vessel engineers
• Provide technical guidance and resolve complex pipe stress issues
• Support occasional plant visits and international field repairs

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline from an accredited institution
• Minimum 6 years of experience in pipe stress analysis or similar role
• Strong knowledge of ASME B31.3 Process Piping code and/or other international standards
• Proficiency in pipe stress analysis tools, including Bentley AutoPIPE preferred and CAESAR II
• Solid understanding of engineering principles for piping systems
• U.S. Person status: U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, U.S. protected status (asylum or refugee), or ability to obtain an export authorization
• 10+ years of experience in pipe stress analysis or similar role preferred
• Advanced degree (MS in Mechanical Engineering or related field) preferred
• LNG or related industry experience
• Ability to interpret P&IDs
• Familiarity with ASME BPVC VIII Div 1 & 2, ASCE 7, and IBC standards
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
• Knowledge of dynamic analysis techniques and tools
• Experience with FEA tools including NozzlePro, FEPipe, and ANSYS
• Ability to navigate 3D CAD models using Hexagon Smart 3D and Review
• Practical field experience and strong problem-solving skills

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in pipe stress analysis, including proficiency in Bentley AutoPIPE and CAESAR II, while ensuring compliance with ASME B31.3 and other relevant standards. Capable of providing technical guidance and collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Pipe Stress Analysis
• Bentley AutoPIPE
• ASME B31.3 Compliance
• Technical Guidance
• Project Lifecycle Management

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Pipe Stress Analysis
• Modeling Piping Systems
• Dynamic Analysis Techniques
• Interpreting P&IDs
• FEA Tools
• Engineering Principles
• Nozzle Load Qualification
• Stability Analysis
• Flexibility Analysis
• Problem-Solving

Soft Skills

• Collaboration
• Technical Communication
• Leadership

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• U.S. Person Status

Industry Keywords

• LNG Industry Experience
• EPC Specifications
• International Standards
• ASME BPVC VIII Div 1 & 2
• ASCE 7
• IBC Standards

Tools & Technologies

• CAESAR II
• NozzlePro
• FEPipe
• ANSYS
• Hexagon Smart 3D
• Microsoft Office