Senior Pipe Stress Engineer

Requisition ID: 276176 

  • Relocation Authorized: None 
  • Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project 
  • Work Location: Knoxville, TN 

 

Company Overview
Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

 

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers’ objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

 

Core to Bechtel is our values – ethics, safety, quality, people, culture, relationships, innovation and sustainability, and our covenants – integrity, respect, collaboration, trust, and delivery. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver.

 

Position Summary

Essential duties include performing pipe stress analysis of systems in accordance with ASME B31.3 Code. The stress work includes the modeling of the piping systems to verify piping flexibility, stability, and qualification of equipment nozzle loads. Work closely with layout personnel and pipe support engineers to deliver a quality and cost-effective design. Coordinate with other engineering disciplines and vendors as required.

 

This role will be based in Knoxville, TN with periodic business travel, as required.

 

Responsibilities

  • Perform pipe stress analysis of systems in accordance with ASME B31.3 Code. The stress work includes the modeling of the piping systems to verify piping flexibility, stability, and qualification of equipment nozzle loads.
  • Work closely with layout personnel and pipe support engineers to deliver a quality and cost-effective design.
  • Coordinate with other engineering disciplines and vendors as required.

 

Qualifications and Skills 

Basic Qualifications

  • Level 1: Requires a BS degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 6+ years of related experience.
  • Level 2: Requires a BS degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 9+ years of related experience.
  • This role requires a facility-specific clearance that requires U.S. Citizenship.
  • Good knowledge of ASME B31.3 and/or B31.1 and other relevant industry piping codes and standards.
  • Prior experience using pipe stress analysis programs.

 

Additional Qualifications

  • PE Registration.
  • Prior experience using AutoPipe for pipe stress analysis.
  • Previous Bechtel project experience.
  • Previous DOD/DOE project experience.

 

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Bechtel is one of the most respected global engineering, construction, and project management companies. Together with our customers, we deliver landmark projects that foster long-term progress and economic growth. Since 1898, we’ve completed more than 25,000 extraordinary projects across 160 countries on all seven continents. We operate through five global businesses: Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals; and Manufacturing & Technology. Our company and our culture are built on more than a century of leadership and a relentless adherence to our values, the core of which are safety, quality, ethics, and integrity. These values are what we believe, what we expect, what we deliver, and what we live.  
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Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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