Stress Analysis Engineer

Harris Brand; Saint Paul, Arlington (MN, VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company match

Vacation and holidays

Job summary

Harris, a leading mechanical contractor, seeks a Structural Analysis Engineer for Saint Paul, MN. The role covers piping stress analysis, 3D modeling, and integration with project teams to verify design requirements and provide robust technical solutions.

Candidate should have a mechanical or structural engineering degree and 2+ years in construction, piping analysis, and AutoCAD/Revit usage. Knowledge of ASME B31 and related standards is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Structural Engineering is required.
• 2+ years knowledge of construction equipment, drawings, materials and applicable standards.
• Experience with MS Word and Excel.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Revit.
• 2+ years experience with Pipe Stress Analysis, CAESAR II or NozzlePro.

Responsibilities

• Perform piping and structural analysis under supervision using hand calculations and software.
• Evaluate sustained, pressure, displacement, and occasional loading requirements.
• Review loads on equipment nozzles and suggest reconfigurations.
• Develop installation details for piping supports and anchorage.
• 2D/3D CAD detailing of supports in AutoCAD drawings/models.
• Interface with project teams, clients and vendors.
• Provide technical responses and documentation to stakeholders.

Skills

Piping analysis concepts

Documentation & reporting

MS Word & Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Structural Engineering

Tools

CAESAR II

AutoPipe

RISA 3-D

FEM/FEA

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

St. Paul, MN
909 Montreal Circle
St Paul, MN 55102, USA

• Grow skills in assessing piping systems to determine the need for flexibility analysis and whether analysis is necessary per the appropriate ASME B31 code.
• Perform with supervision pipe stress analysis using hand calculations and analytical methods with software to evaluate sustained, pressure, displacement range and occasional loading requirements.
• Perform basic pipe stress analysis and / or pipe wall thickness (pressure and vacuum) calculations.
• Use under supervision and development knowledge of CAESAR II, RISA 3-D, FEA and hand calculations for piping analysis and support/restraint design in a 2D + 3D environment.
• Coordinate and communicate in a 3D environment using AutoCAD, Inventor, Navisworks, Revit etc.
• Review loads on equipment nozzles, recommend piping and/or nozzle reconfiguration to qualify both.
• Support the development of a series of (standard) installation details to anchor/guide pipes to accommodate the loading conditions determined during analysis to include details for shaft risers, wall mounted systems, systems supported by moment frames, vibration isolated systems, etc.

Structural Analysis Engineer

• Perform under supervision structural analysis hand-calcs in support of drawing reviews and/or verification of design requirements
• Undertake welded and bolted joint analyses
• Create system and sub-system analysis models of equipment and MEP system distribution framed assemblies and vibration isolation needs
• Performing static and dynamic structure analysis
• Reviewing requirements for materials, structure systems & subsystems
• Release results as “technical documents”
• Develop innovative solutions and elaborating on design concepts
• Evaluate completed designs with other technical groups, and make necessary modifications to achieve the desired design

General Technical Responsibilities

• Review vendor documentation within the Piping discipline and from other disciplines for compliance with project requirements, and actively seek discrepancy resolution
• Understanding, clarifying and controlling project scopes of work .
• Assisting in developing quotes and cost analysis for projects.
• Developing cost effective engineering solutions.
• Develop a thorough understanding of relevant building codes and standards as they relate to pipe design, thermal stresses and seismic loading to include (but not limited to): ASME B31 codes and standards, ASME BPVC, NUREG, MSS standards, International Building Code (IBC), ASCE 7, and ASHRAE.
• Engineering statics, solid mechanics, fastening design, anchor/beam calculations.
• Acquire basic working knowledge of Piping and Instrument Diagram (P&ID)
• Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner, set priorities, and meet deadlines
• 2D/3D CAD detailing of supports on MEP systems in 2D/3D AutoCAD drawings/models.
• Interface with 3rd party reviewing entities including but not limited to project design teams, engineers, and local authorities.
• Answering engineering questions and providing information to clients on the phone, in person, or in writing.

Project Team Interfaces :

• Support communication between project team , clients, and vendors.
• Conduct life-cycle cost analyses to compare initial costs of project alternatives to operating costs.
• Assist senior Engineers to recommend a level of system performance based on analysis of customer needs and preferences.

Leadership & Culture

• Contribute to the desired safety and work culture of the organization.
• Contribute to the desired safety and work culture of the organization.

What we're looking for in you

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Structural Engineering required
• 2+ years of basic knowledge of construction equipment and techniques, drawings and specifications, building materials and required standards applicable to discipline
• 2+ years experience with MS Word and Excel
• 2+ years experience with AutoCAD and Revit
• 2+ years experience with Pipe Stress Analysis, proficiency in CAESAR II (AutoPipe), or NozzlePro

As one of the country's leading mechanical contractors, Harris offers you the best of both worlds: the stability, resources and opportunities of a national company, and the team culture, creative spirit and customer loyalty of a local business. If you thrive on variety and new challenges, we want to meet you!

From stadiums to manufacturing facilities, power plants to hospitals, concert halls to classrooms, we handle projects of all sizes and complexity from multiple regional locations across the country.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401K with company match
• Vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays

The actual salary offer will vary by candidate based on a wide range of factors such as specific skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

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