Senior Pipe Stress Engineer

AtkinsRéalis Canada Inc.; Keller (TX); On-site; USD 155,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

At AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Pipe Stress Engineer to join our team in the United States (Bothell or another US office). You will perform pipe stress analyses for high‑energy piping, model systems with major stress software, and coordinate with multiple disciplines and clients to ensure safety and compliance.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years of experience with AutoPipe/Caesar II, ABET‑accredited engineering degree, and familiarity with ASME B31.1/B31.3.

Qualifications

• B.S. Mechanical or Civil Engineering from ABET‑accredited college.
• Fifteen+ years performing pipe stress analysis.
• Fifteen+ years with AutoPipe or Caesar II.
• Experience with steam/high‑energy piping systems.
• Experience reading flow diagrams and P&IDs.
• Experience writing pipe stress reports.
• Familiarity with ASME B31.1/B31.3 and related codes.

Responsibilities

• Perform pipe stress analysis for power piping and industrial systems per B31.1 and B31.3.
• Model piping systems using stress software to verify flexibility and equipment loads.
• Coordinate with multi‑discipline teams, vendors, and clients.
• Prepare clear calculations with diagrams, references, and assumptions.
• Travel to project sites or other offices as needed.

Skills

Piping stress analysis

P&ID interpretation

Technical report writing

Cross‑functional collaboration

Education

ABET‑accredited B.S. in Mechanical or Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoPipe

Caesar II

AutoCAD

SmartPlant 3D

Plant 3D

Navisworks

MathCAD

FEA software

Job description

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Pipe Stress Engineer to join our team in Bothell, WA or any other US based office.

Your role

• Work with multi-discipline team, collaborators, and clients.
• Perform pipe stress analysis for power piping and industrial systems per B31.1 and B31.3 respectively.
• Model piping systems using stress software to verify piping flexibility, stability, and qualification of equipment nozzle loads.
• Proactive in obtaining needed information and support to complete work on time.
• Flexible in balancing workload and priorities across multiple projects with a commitment to safety.
• Maintain and build strong professional relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Ability to perform clear calculations with schematics, references, and assumptions.
• Knowledge of pipe materials, valves, relief valves and control valves.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines and vendors as required.
• Coordinating questions to/from equipment suppliers and reviewing submittal documents.
• Potential occasional/infrequent travel to project site, other offices, or manufacturing plants.

About you

• B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering or similar degree from an ABET accredited college.
• PE license preferred (not required).
• Fifteen (15) years or more performing pipe stress analysis.
• Fifteen (15) years or more experience using AutoPipe or Caesar II software.
• Experience with stress analysis for critical high energy piping systems, specifically steam systems, is required.
• Experience reading and understanding flow diagrams and P&IDs.
• Experience writing pipe stress reports.
• Experienced with or desire to learn any or all: AutoPipe, Caesar II, AutoCAD; SmartPlant 3D, Plant 3D, Navisworks, Plant 3D, MathCAD, FEA analysis programs.
• Simple-cycle, combined-cycle, Rakine cycle, or nuclear power plant design experience.
• Utilizing and understanding internal and external piping specifications is required.
• Knowledge and ability to design pipe supports using CAD based programs is preferred.
• Familiarity with ASME B31.1, B31.3, ASME Section VIII, and other relevant industry piping codes and standards.
• Knowledge of the following: renewable energy and hydrogen gas.
• Strong work ethic, eagerness to learn, supportive team player and good verbal communication.

Rewards & benefits

At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here .

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis , a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

Additional information

Expected compensation range is between $155,000 - $183,000 salary depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

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