Apply on Employer Site

Zachry Group · 1 week ago

Engineer IV Stress Analyst

Downers Grove, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Zachry Group is currently accepting applications for a Stress Engineer IV for their Downers Grove Design Center Office location. The role involves reviewing and analyzing piping systems and components, performing formal stress analysis, and ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards.

ConstructionManufacturing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Review and analyze piping systems and components for thermal flexibility, vibration, supports, and other factors

Ensure piping systems conform to applicable codes and client standards

Perform ASME B31.1 and ASME B31.3 formal stress analysis using CAESAR II software

Conduct informal (visual) stress analysis for large and small-bore piping systems

Work with piping designers to optimize pipe routing on piping design including specifying required pipe supports

Specify engineered support equipment such as expansion bellows, spring cans, constant tension hangars, snubbers, and engineered piping supports including detailed review of vendor equipment design documents

Prescribe and evaluate piping loads on process equipment nozzles including ASME pressure vessels as well as on engineered and standard support steel

Prepare formal stress evaluation reports

Perform field surveys to collect the required field data and assist with interpretation of engineering drawings and specifications in the field

Communicate complex technical solutions and concepts with other stress engineers to develop or improve design methods and procedures

Interpret new or special regulation requirements, engineering codes, and standards and ensure procedures are up to date to incorporate appropriately

Perform special studies (new technology evaluation, constructability, economic feasibility, enhanced software evaluation upgrades, etc.)

Function as a lead engineer for portfolio clients and large capital projects

Coordinate work with supervisor, lead, and project team

Assist in preparing proposals

Attend client, vendor, and internal team meetings

Manage project schedules and budgets as well as provide weekly reports communicating project status, issues, and needs

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Mechanical engineering degreeASME B31.1/B31.3 codesCAESAR II softwarePressure vessels experienceHeat exchangers experiencePumps experienceSafety commitmentCommunication skillsAttention to detailOrganizational skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent

10+ years of experience in mechanical stress engineering

Minimum of 7 years of experience in the Petroleum Refining, Chemical or Power Industry

Experience working with pressure vessels, heat exchangers, and pumps

Experience working with ASME Section I and VIII pressure vessel and B31.1 and/or B31.3 piping codes

Experience with CAESAR II software package, FEATools and NozzlePRO

Capacity to function as a qualified checker across various clients and projects

Strong attention to detail and ability to prepare design concepts, technical documents, and drawing checks

Strong communication skills required to provide effective inter-discipline, client, vendor, and construction coordination on projects

Must be organized, self-directed, able to prioritize and multi-task, highly motivated with ability to work in an interactive team environment and take directions from others

Willingness to travel and work in office and field environments

Commitment to safety, quality, responsibility, high work standards, and initiatives

Preferred

EIT (Registered Engineer in Training) or Licensed Professional Engineer

Field plant experience including start-up and commissioning

Experience in the petrochemical, oil/gas, chemical, and/or power industry

Previous experience supervising mechanical engineering teams in plant design

Knowledge and familiarity with API Standards and Recommended Practices application to the specification of refinery equipment

Experience working with ASME Section I and VIII pressure vessel and B31.1 and B31.3 piping codes

Ability to work full time and desire to put in extra time/effort when required

Company

Zachry Group

Glassdoor3.9

Zachry Group is America's pace-setter in turnkey construction, engineering, maintenance, turnaround and fabrication services.

Founded in 1924

San Antonio, Texas, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.zachrygroup.com/

H1B Sponsorship

Zachry Group has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)

Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship

Represents job field similar to this job

Trends of Total Sponsorships

2025 (2)

2024 (2)

2022 (1)

2020 (1)