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Black & Veatch · 2 weeks ago

Mechanical Engineer - Pipe Stress

Cary, NC

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Black & Veatch is an employee-owned company focused on sustainable infrastructure and engineering solutions. The Mechanical Engineer - Pipe Stress will perform and direct piping stress analysis, ensuring compliance with ASME standards and client requirements, while also mentoring junior engineers and coordinating with teams on complex projects.

ConstructionConsultingIndustrial EngineeringInfrastructure

No H1B

Responsibilities

Detailed stress analysis of both metallic and nonmetallic piping, evaluating conditions such as: elevated temperature service, low temperature/cryogenic service, piping loads at sensitive equipment such as steam turbines, pumps, compressors/expanders and air-cooled heat exchangers, pulsating service, flow-induced vibration, and transient loads

Coordinate work between domestic and international offices

Assigns tasks to and coordinates with other internal/external team members on complex projects

Initiate contact with other disciplines as needed to identify and coordinate details of the work

Prepare purchase specifications and administer pipe support purchase order contracts with domestic and international suppliers

Prepare pipe support designs satisfying all code and project requirements

Seek to understand client interests and drivers through normal client contact and through interaction and communication with project leadership

Apply understanding of client interests and drivers to their own behavior and performance of the work under his/her responsibility

Travel to job sites for walkdowns and hanger inspections for both existing and new-build facilities

Qualification

Pipe stress analysisASME B31.1B31.3AutoPIPECaesar IIASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel CodeDesign standardsProject controlsEstimatingProfessional Engineer (P.E.)TrainingTeam coordinationMentoringCommunication skills

Required

Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing

Minimum of 5 years related work experience

All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations

Preferred

Minimum of 3 years' experience relevant to pipe stress analysis and piping design

Technical depth in both the ASME B31.1 ASME B31.3 Pressure Piping Codes, as well as using engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards related to piping design

Working knowledge of ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code Sections I, II, III, and VIII

Working knowledge of AutoPIPE and Caesar II stress analysis software

Intermediate knowledge of other design standards and specifications such as API, ASTM, and AWWA

Intermediate knowledge of other disciplines, industry and technology trends, company quality program, principals of construction and constructability practices, and procurement and contract administration

Working knowledge of processes and procedures for project controls and estimating

Advanced ability to interpret engineering deliverable content as assigned

Professional Engineer (P.E.) preferred, or in active pursuit of such licensure