Sr. Pipe Stress Engineer - Power Generation

Kiewit; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Sr. Pipe Stress Engineer for its expanding Power Generation projects in Houston, TX. The role involves performing pipe stress analysis for various projects, ensuring structural integrity, and collaborating with design teams. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and have 7+ years of relevant experience for this challenging position with significant growth opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible work options

401K plan

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ power plant design experience with emphasis on pipe stress analysis.
• Knowledge of design codes and standards for pipe support.
• Exceptional organization and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform piping system thermal flexibility analyses using ASME codes.
• Collaborate with teams to optimize pipe routing and support schemes.
• Resolve stress issues and conduct detailed pipe stress analysis.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

EIT certification

Tools

AutoPipe

CAESAR II

Job description

Sr. Pipe Stress Engineer - Power Generation

Sr. Pipe Stress Engineer - Power Generation

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Requisition ID: 176553

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering

Department: Design Engineering

Market: Power

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

We are an innovative team of engineers and designers that support a diverse set of projects in the power market. We are expanding our Pipe Stress Analysis team to support Power generation projects across the US and have a strong backlog of work for the next 10 years. In this role you could be involved with power projects in any of the following areas: Large scale Electric Utility projects, Gas generation, Coal, Fossil Fuel (simple and combined cycle plants), Carbon plants and carbon capture facilities. As a Pipe Stress Engineer with us, you will be responsible for ensuring the structural integrity and safety of piping systems for Power Generation projects, by performing detailed pipe stress analysis, for various equipment like steam turbines, compressors, pumps, tanks, exchangers, heaters, columns and so on, and resolve potential issues related to stress, vibration, and other factors.

At Kiewit, we believe in building more than just structures, we build relationships, strengthen communities and improve the world. We don't just build projects - we build careers! ENR ranks us as #2 in Design in North America and #3 in Power delivery. We are the best at what we do. With top notch health benefits, great time off, flexible work options, a wealth-building 401K plan and unbeatable growth opportunities - we are deeply invested in the future of our employees. Your future is here. Join us at Kiewit, where we go beyond engineering and construction to build the road to success!

District Overview

Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc is a full-service consulting and engineering firm serving the infrastructure and engineering markets. Our combined staff of more than 1,300 engineers and design professionals have expertise that spans all major engineering disciplines to serve transportation, power, water/wastewater, mining, building, and oil, gas & chemical markets. Backed by 130 years of construction experience, our construction-driven engineering focuses on constructability and safety in the earliest phases of projects to ensure on-time and on-budget project delivery.

Our rapidly growing Power district, which includes structural, civil, piping, mechanical, process, process safety, electrical, instrument and control disciplines, is a multi-faceted division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on the EPC delivery model for power facilities. We offer a variety of engineering services, including owner's engineering, project development, detailed engineering and design, construction management and plant services. Our engineering teams bring power projects to life across North America in the following areas:

• Gas-fired generation
• Power delivery
• Environmental retrofits
• Renewables and new technology
• Water/wastewater
• Carbon Free - Nuclear
  
  
  

LOCATION

We have opportunities for candidates to be located in our offices in the Houston, TX, Lenexa KS, Charlotte NC, and Denver/Lone Tree CO areas, either working in our offices at those locations or working remotely, depending on experience and level.

Responsibilities

• Perform piping system thermal flexibility analyses (static and dynamic) for critical piping systems in accordance with ASME piping codes, standards, and industry practices, utilizing AutoPipe.
• Collaborate with designers, engineers, and the construction team to optimize pipe routing and support schemes.
• Develop schedules, work assignments, and staffing requirements to ensure successful project completion.
• Identify different stress packages through review of P&IDs / Line Designation tables.
  
  
  

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, etc.
• Provide pipe loading information to other disciplines as required.
• Resolve high pipe loads on equipment nozzles & 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.
• Locate and identify pipe supports on isometrics and review piping and sign off on piping isometrics.
• Prepare complete documentation of the stress analysis and support design.
• Participates in reviewing and checking designs, drawings and data from suppliers.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ power plant design experience (or related plant design experience) with an emphasis in pipe stress analysis/design and support.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, structural engineering, or equivalent engineering program from an ABET accredited four-year university.
• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification required; Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred.
• Prefer proficiency with AutoPipe pipe stress analysis software or combination of AutoPipe and CAESAR or advanced stress analysis skills in CAESAR II.
• Exceptional organization and communication skills.
• Knowledge of design codes and standards applicable for Pipe Support design work.
  
  
  

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Fast-paced office environment; must be able to interact professionally with all levels of management while simultaneously managing a diversified workload and challenging situations efficiently and effectively; regularly sit, stand, walk and talk and listen; occasionally lift and move up objects up to 30 pounds.
• Travel in the U.S. and internationally (5-15%).
  
  
  

Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
  
  
  

Base Compensation: 95,000 - $140,000/yr

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

This posting will be active from: 06/11/2025 - 11/03/2025

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Construction and Civil Engineering

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