Senior Piping Stress Engineer

Bechtel Corporation; United States; Remote; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel India is seeking a senior Pipe Stress Engineer to plan, develop, coordinate and review plant piping work on large projects with specialized requirements. You will optimize facility layouts and ensure configurations meet client needs, technology standards, and maintenance criteria.

The role requires strong knowledge of pipe stress analysis codes, experience with stress software, and the ability to provide loading data to Civil/Structure teams, review supplier drawings, and prepare stress

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor's degree and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong knowledge of industry/regulatory codes and standards and design criteria pertinent to the discipline.
• Knowledge of engineering work planning, control methods and related construction practices.
• 12 years to 20 years of relevant Pipe Stress Sr. Engineer experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, coordinate and review plant design and piping work on large projects.
• Optimize facility layout based on diagrams, client needs, current technology, and maintenance requirements.
• Provide pipe loading information to Civil/Structure teams.
• Resolve high pipe loads on equipment nozzles and high secondary stresses in piping.
• Prepare and interpretation/review of stress calculations and isometrics.
• Participates in reviewing and checking designs, drawings and data from suppliers.
• Experience of Combined Cycle Power Plant Piping will be an added advantage.

Skills

Piping stress analysis

Caesar II

AutoPIPE

ROHR2

Industrial piping design

Seismic analysis

Project coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Caesar II

AutoPIPE

ROHR2

Job description

• Relocation Authorized: National - Family

• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project

• Work Location: Various Work Locations India, Chennai, Gurugram, Vadodara

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments . They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report .

Bechtel’s India offices support the execution of projects and services around the world. Working seamlessly with Bechtel’s global business units, project sites, customers, and suppliers, our teams have delivered more than 125 projects since 1994. With offices in Gurgaon, Vadodara, and Chennai there are exciting career opportunities for candidates who are passionate about delivering projects that make a lasting, meaningful difference for people and communities around the world.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will plan, develop, coordinate and review plant design and piping work on large projects having specialized requirements. You will optimize facility layout based on diagrams, client needs, current technology, and operational and maintenance requirements. Your technical input will ensure configuration compliance, procurement requirements are met, and complex issues are resolved.

Major Responsibilities:

• Worked in different sectors like Power, Mining & Metals and Semiconductor Projects.

• In-depth knowledge of design codes and standards applicable for Pipe Stress Analysis design work

• Identify different stress packages through review of P&IDs / Line Designation tables.

• Full hands-on knowledge of stress analysis software's like Caesar II, Autopipe, Rohr2 etc.

• Performs piping flexibility analysis (static and dynamic) for critical piping systems during preliminary design and detailed design phase of Project

• Perform analysis for sustained, thermal and multiple operating cases, occasional (viz winds, seismic, relief, hammer etc.)

• Perform pipe stress analysis for different equipment like Steam turbine, Compressors, Centrifugal Pumps, tanks, exchangers, heaters, columns, Air coolers etc.

• Provide pipe loading information to Civil/Structure

• Resolve high pipe loads on equipment nozzles

• Resolve high secondary stresses in piping

• Selection of spring hangers, snubbers, struts for pipe supports

• Preparation and interpretation/review of stress calculations of relatively complex nature in high seismic zones.

• Locate and identity pipe supports on isometrics along with type of supports

• Evaluation of local stresses via code cases like N318, N392, and WRC107/297.

• Review and sign-off piping isometrics considering flexibility and supporting

• Prepare complete documentation of the stress analysis and support design.

• Participates in reviewing and checking designs, drawings and data from suppliers

• Experience of Combined Cycle Power Plant Piping will be an added advantage.

• Understands role played by other disciplines on the project.

• Provides technical direction and assigns work to engineers who are assigned on specific assignments.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• A recognized degree in a job-related engineering discipline from an accredited college or university, or a professional license from a recognized licensing board, or specialized courses in relevant general engineering, design, or an appropriate engineering discipline.

• Broad knowledge of industry/regulatory codes and standards and design criteria pertinent to the discipline.

• Knowledge of systems, calculations, equipment, applications of methods, plant layout, materials, and computers for preparation of analyses and development of project deliverables within the discipline.

• Knowledge and understanding of technical and cost issues related to selection of design features within the discipline.

• Knowledge of engineering work planning and control methods.

• Knowledge of precedents in the discipline and of principles and practices of related disciplines.

• Knowledge of related construction practices and the economics involved.

• 12 years to 20 years of relevant Pipe Stress Sr. Engineer experience.

Competency: Communication, Development Engagement, Safety, Self-Discipline, Teamwork, Values & Covenants

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

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