Senior Piping Stress Engineer

KBR, Inc.•Newark, DE

About The Position

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets. KBR is looking for a SENIOR PIPING STRESS ENGINEER under broad direction, functions as a technical specialist who makes decisions and recommendations regarding pipe stress analysis and pipe engineering. Negotiates critical and controversial issues with top-level engineers and designers of the organization. Performs advisory and consulting work for the organization as a recognized authority for piping stress analysis and pipe engineering. Job roles contribute directly to value creation. . Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Pipe Stress Analysis Identification of pipes requiring review and/or analysis Formal stress analysis in accordance with ASME B31.1 and B31.3 which may include analysis for pressure, thermal and vibration related issues Informal review in accordance with ASME B31.1 and B31.3 pressure, weight and thermal analysis of piping systems, vibration analysis and piping support systems. Specialty piping items such as spring cans, hoses, expansion joints Development of specifications in cooperation with piping designers and process engineers Development of requests for quotes in cooperation with procurement specialists Evaluation of vendor quotes in cooperating with procurement specialists Pipe supports Selection of standard pipe supports for a project according to corporate and client requirements Selection of specific pipe supports and communication of support to pipe designers for incorporation on piping design Development of engineered pipe supports such as spring cans and snubbers Assist in conducting piping reviews of all project isometrics, supports, and specialty items prior to issuing for construction to ensure that quality procedures were followed Work hour estimates for pipe flexibility, support, and specialty piping items for proposals and all stages of projects Will be responsible for the budget, schedule, and quality of the piping engineering work on assigned projects in cooperation with piping design leads May lead a team of engineers on multiple independent projects. Responsible for collaboration in a multi office environment

Requirements

Minimum 10 years of applicable piping engineering experience within the chemical and industrial industries
Proficiency with pipe stress analysis and finite elements software (Caesar II and NozzlePro preferred) required
Familiarity with ASME B31.3 and B31.1
Experience in navigating 3D models with Navisworks
Experience in Microsoft (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc...) is required
Ability to travel and work at client sites is required

Nice To Haves

AutoCAD experience is a plus
Professional Engineer license is preferred but not mandatory

Responsibilities

Pipe Stress Analysis Identification of pipes requiring review and/or analysis
Formal stress analysis in accordance with ASME B31.1 and B31.3 which may include analysis for pressure, thermal and vibration related issues
Informal review in accordance with ASME B31.1 and B31.3 pressure, weight and thermal analysis of piping systems, vibration analysis and piping support systems.
Specialty piping items such as spring cans, hoses, expansion joints
Development of specifications in cooperation with piping designers and process engineers
Development of requests for quotes in cooperation with procurement specialists
Evaluation of vendor quotes in cooperating with procurement specialists
Pipe supports Selection of standard pipe supports for a project according to corporate and client requirements
Selection of specific pipe supports and communication of support to pipe designers for incorporation on piping design
Development of engineered pipe supports such as spring cans and snubbers
Assist in conducting piping reviews of all project isometrics, supports, and specialty items prior to issuing for construction to ensure that quality procedures were followed
Work hour estimates for pipe flexibility, support, and specialty piping items for proposals and all stages of projects
Will be responsible for the budget, schedule, and quality of the piping engineering work on assigned projects in cooperation with piping design leads
May lead a team of engineers on multiple independent projects.
Responsible for collaboration in a multi office environment

Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule.
We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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