Senior Pipe Stress Engineer

Fluor Corporation; Aliso Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 214,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Pipe Stress Engineer to join their collaborative team in California. This role involves leading complex engineering projects, performing intricate stress analyses, and mentoring junior engineers. The company prides itself on fostering a culture of innovation and teamwork, offering a comprehensive benefits package to support employee well-being. If you have a strong background in mechanical engineering and a passion for problem-solving, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful projects and advance your career in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Disability Coverage

Life Insurance

Parental Leave

Training and Development Courses

Qualifications

• 10+ years of pipe stress analysis experience in engineering.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
• Strong knowledge of discipline codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex engineering assignments and manage a team of stress engineers.
• Perform static and dynamic stress analysis of piping systems.
• Develop and review specifications and project estimates.

Skills

Pipe Stress Analysis

Mechanical Engineering

Communication Skills

Project Management

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Bentley AutoPIPE

Caesar II

Finite Element Analysis Software

Job description

At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you’re invited to apply for this role.

Job Description

The purpose of the Senior Pipe Stress Engineer is to provide the essential administrative processes, technical knowledge, and direction as listed. This role has the responsibility to promote Fluor’s competitiveness within the global marketplace by delivering quality services of unmatched value and technical competence. This position serves as an Area Lead or Lead on assigned projects or performs complex to difficult engineering assignments, evaluates, selects, and applies advanced engineering techniques to a broad set of complex assignments.
• Develop and review estimates and schedules, progress reports, including workforce forecasts
• Apply cost competitive engineering techniques to develop the most cost-effective total project solution for execution of the discipline engineering work.
• Establish, track, and monitor material key quantities; provide analysis and forecasts
• Develop and review specifications, including design criteria
• Participate in activities associated with piping and equipment and material procurement, permitting, and subcontracting
• Perform and check calculations, specify equipment, and solve problems of complex to difficult engineering complexity
• Perform static and dynamic stress analysis of simple to complex piping systems.
• Develop data sheets of engineered supports and engineered components.
• Review vendor equipment documentation within the discipline and from other disciplines for compliance with project requirements.
• Manage, monitor, and lead a team of stress engineers.
• Participate in people development through mentoring, development of training material, conducting training seminars, and performance appraisal input and counseling
• Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding solutions to pipe stress problems with varying complexity in accordance with organization and/or project objectives and guidelines
• Travel, as required, to ensure successful execution of project and or department goals
• Other duties as assigned

Notice to Candidates:

Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.

To be Considered Candidates:

Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.

Basic Job Requirements

• Accredited four (4) year Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent in engineering field of study and at least ten (10) years of pipe stress analysis experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
• Advanced knowledge of discipline codes and standards, commercial availability and cost of materials
• Effort-hour estimating and staff forecasting
• Managing and leading a large project
• Project set-up, developing control-level schedules, progress reporting and project close-out
• Practical field experience
• Intermediate computer and software skills to include the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programs

Other Job Requirements

• Excellent knowledge of applicable codes and standards such as ASME B31.1, ASME B31.3, ASME B31.8, API codes 560, 610, 618, 660, and/or 661.
• High proficiency in Bentley AutoPIPE and/or Caesar II.
• Experience with finite element analysis software a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree
• Professional Engineer registration a plus.
• Ability to present and defend engineering design and calculations

Salary Range

118,500 to 213,500

Market Rate

The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Fluor is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security. Our offerings include medical, dental and vision plans, EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees, paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees, parental leave, and training and development courses.

Requisition Number

149896BR

Workforce

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.

Senior Pipe Stress Engineer | Fluor Corp