Sr. Pipe Stress Engineer - Power Generation

Kiewit; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the power sector is seeking a Sr. Pipe Stress Engineer to join their innovative team. This role involves ensuring the structural integrity and safety of piping systems for diverse power generation projects. Candidates should possess a strong background in pipe stress analysis and relevant engineering qualifications. Join a firm recognized for its growth opportunities and commitment to building strong communities.

Benefits

Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans

401K plan with matching

Generous paid time off

Life insurance and disability benefits

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in power plant design with emphasis on pipe stress analysis.
• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification required; PE license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform piping system thermal flexibility analyses.
• Collaborate with designers and construction team for pipe routing.
• Prepare stress analysis documentation.

Skills

Exceptional organization

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

AutoPipe

Job description

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Sr. Pipe Stress Engineer - Power Generation

Location:

Lone Tree, CO, US Colorado Springs, CO, US Denver, CO, US Littleton, CO, US Lawrence, KS, US Lenexa, KS, US Olathe, KS, US Overland Park, KS, US Charlotte, NC, US Houston, TX, US

Requisition ID:176553

Job Level:Mid Level

Home District/Group:Kiewit Power 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
Proficient with AutoPipe pipe stress analysis software
Exceptional organization and communication skills
Knowledge of design codes and standards applicable for Pipe Support design work

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WORKINGCONDITIONS
• 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:03/02/2025 -05/01/2025

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.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry.From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.

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