Senior Piping Stress Engineer: Lead Complex Projects

KBR Careers; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Lead Piping Stress Engineer to provide expert pipe stress analysis and engineering leadership on complex projects in the chemical and industrial sectors. You will assess pipe systems, establish specifications, and guide designers and procurement teams to ensure safety, reliability, and cost effectiveness across the project lifecycle.

The role requires extensive experience with Caesar II/NozzlePro, ASME B31.3/B31.1, Navisworks, and AutoCAD, along with strong communication skills

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of piping engineering experience in chemical/industrial fields.
• Proficiency with pipe stress analysis and finite elements software (Caesar II, NozzlePro).
• Familiarity with ASME B31.3 and B31.1.
• Experience navigating 3D models with Navisworks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to travel and work at client sites.
• AutoCAD experience is a plus.
• Professional Engineer license preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Perform pipe stress analysis per ASME B31.1/31.3 and related standards.
• Review and specify specialty piping items like spring cans, hoses, expansion joints.
• Develop pipe supports and engineered components like snubbers.
• Lead piping reviews of isometrics, supports and items prior to construction.
• Manage budgets, schedules, and quality of piping engineering work on projects.
• May lead a team of engineers across multiple projects.

Skills

Pipe stress analysis

ASME B31.3 knowledge

ASME B31.1 knowledge

Navisworks experience

Microsoft Office

Travel availability

Autocad experience

Education

Professional Engineer license

Tools

Caesar II

NozzlePro

AutoCAD

Job description

KBR is seeking a Lead Piping Stress Engineer to provide expert pipe stress analysis and engineering leadership on complex projects in the chemical and industrial sectors. You will assess pipe systems, establish specifications, and guide designers and procurement teams to ensure safety, reliability, and cost effectiveness across the project lifecycle.

The role requires extensive experience with Caesar II/NozzlePro, ASME B31.3/B31.1, Navisworks, and AutoCAD, along with strong communication skills