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Audubon Companies · 4 days ago

Pipe Stress Engineer

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Audubon Companies is currently seeking a Pipe Stress Engineer to join their team in Houston, TX. The Pipe Stress Engineer is responsible for the analysis, design verification, and optimization of piping systems to ensure structural integrity and safe operation under various conditions.

ConsultingEnergyRenewable Energy

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Perform pipe stress analysis using software such as CAESAR II or equivalent

Evaluate piping systems for: Thermal expansion and contraction, Sustained, operating, and occasional loads, Wind, seismic, wave, and transportation loads, Pressure and weight effects

Verify compliance with applicable codes and standards: ASME B31.3, B31.1, B31.4, B31.8, ASCE 7 (wind & seismic), Project-specific client standards

Develop and review: Stress analysis models, Stress isometrics, Load calculations, Pipe support requirements

Coordinate with: Piping design for routing and flexibility improvements, Structural and civil teams for pipe rack and foundation loads, Mechanical and equipment vendors to validate allowable nozzle loads

Review and resolve pipe stress comments during: Model reviews, 30/60/90% design reviews, HAZOP and constructability reviews

Request and validate vendor allowable loads and ensure compliance

Prepare and issue: Pipe stress calculation reports, Load tables (equipment nozzles, pipe racks, sleepers), Support design sketches and restraint requirements, Review vendor and third-party stress calculations when required

Support design changes and revisions during IFC development

Provide technical support during: Fabrication, Construction, Field modifications and reroutes

Review and resolve change requests and RFIs

Assist with stress re-analysis for site changes or as-built conditions

Qualification

CAESAR IIMechanical EngineeringPipe Stress AnalysisEPC ExperienceNozzle Load EvaluationFlexibility AnalysisStress Optimization TechniquesCommunication SkillsMentoring Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

8–15+ years of experience

CAESAR II (required)

Knowledge of pipe supports, spring hangers, and restraints

Familiarity with nozzle load evaluation

Familiarity with expansion loops and flexibility analysis

Familiarity with cold spring and stress optimization techniques

Experience coordinating global execution teams (India, Bogotá, etc.)

Strong communication and mentoring skills

Preferred

EPC, oil & gas, petrochemical, or midstream experience preferred

Company

Audubon Companies

Founded in 1997, Audubon Companies LLC provides EPC, consulting, fabrication, and field services to energy and industrial operators across the globe.

Founded in 1997

Houston, Texas, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.auduboncompanies.com

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