Senior Pipe Stress Engineer

Requisition ID: 279986 

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

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Job Summary:

Perform pipe stress analysis using AutoPipe. Coordinate with Pipe Support Engineers and Layout personnel as required. #LI-SNH

Major Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Working knowledge of dynamic analysis and ASME B31.3 or B31.1 Codes.
• Evaluates, selects, and applies standard plant design and piping engineering methods, techniques, procedures and criteria, using independent judgment in making adaptations and modifications​. 
• Participates in reviews and recommends approval of design drawings and data for compliance with requirements​. 
• Analyzes problems with conflicting design requirements, sketches ideas and possible solutions​. 
• Analyzes and reports on the suitability of unconventional materials, techniques and/or difficult coordination requirements.​ 
• Coordinates plant design engineering efforts in assigned areas with specialty groups, engineering disciplines, the client, vendor, contractors, construction and other functional groups.​ 

Education and Experience Requirements:

Level 1

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience.

Level 2

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• EIT certification or PE registration preferred.
• Previous Bechtel and/or DOD/DOE project experience preferred.
• Must be a US citizen.
• Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check which includes verification of employment, education and travel.
• Working knowledge of dynamic analysis and ASME B31.3 or B31.1 Codes.
• Prior experience using pipe stress analysis program such as ME101, Caesar II, and/or Bentley AutoPIPE.

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