Stress Engineer

Babcock Power; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in energy solutions is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves providing mechanical and structural engineering services, focusing on pipe engineering design and ensuring the structural integrity of complex systems. You will collaborate with various departments and vendors, conduct site assessments, and prepare detailed analysis models. With a commitment to teamwork and integrity, this position offers the chance to contribute to innovative energy solutions while developing your expertise in a supportive environment. If you're ready to make an impact in the energy sector, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in piping, ductwork, or pressure parts design.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, civil, or structural engineering required.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze structures such as ductwork and piping.
• Review designs for compliance with codes and customer specifications.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Structural Engineering

Piping Design

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering

Tools

STAAD.Pro

AutoPIPE

Caesar

Job description

Job Description: Mechanical Engineer

Babcock Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V).

At Babcock Power, we are a driving force in power, committed to shaping the future of energy solutions. Driven by our core values of Teamwork, Integrity, and Performance, we enable our team to develop and deliver sustainable solutions for our customers. Join us in driving the science, technology, and expertise that will serve the growing global demand for safe, reliable, and clean energy.

Reports to the Manager of Mechanical Design. Responsible for providing mechanical and/or structural engineering services including pipe engineering design for pipe supports, skids, ductwork, pressure parts, structural support, and managing outsourced engineering design.

Produces designed items, parts, and components of complex equipment, assemblies, steel frames, connections, piping, and pressure parts using knowledge of basic engineering principles and current manufacturing or fabrication methods. Coordinates work to interface with other departments and outside vendors.

1. Design and analyze structures such as ductwork, frame structures, skids, piping, pressure parts, and supports.
2. Generate load diagrams for equipment, duct support, and steel frame loads.
3. Ensure the structural integrity of piping, ductwork, pressure parts, supports, and the constructibility of structures.
4. Conduct site assessments and gather information for ductwork and piping arrangements and proposals.
5. Prepare 3D analysis models for new and modified designs.
6. Present analysis results effectively through written reports, drawings, sketches, spreadsheets, or presentations.
7. Monitor vendor work, including schedule, budget, scope, technical reviews, and deliverables.
8. Review drawings, bills of materials, and designs to ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, ISO instructions, and customer specifications.
9. Ensure project adherence to schedules.
10. Review customer specifications and documents for design compliance. Support proposal development and estimate man-hours and materials.
11. Participate in meetings with customer engineering teams or other company units as needed.

Job Requirements / Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, civil, or structural engineering; Master’s degree is a plus.
• Experience reading boiler general arrangements, detailed drawings, piping layouts, pipe isometric drawings, and pipe support details.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in piping, ductwork, pressure parts, or related design.
• Working knowledge of ASME BPVC Sections I, XIII, and B31.1/B31.3.
• Knowledge of weld design per AWS D1.1/D1.3 and ASME Section IX.
• Experience with STAAD.Pro, AutoPIPE, or Caesar.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Organized and capable of working under pressure to meet deadlines, manage multiple projects, and respond quickly to requests.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.
• Professional Engineer license is preferred.