Jacobs · 20 hours ago
Senior Pipe Stress Engineer : Life Sciences - Cincinnati, OH Req 34613
Cincinnati, OH
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$124K/yr - $205K/yr
10+ years expJacobs is a company focused on solving critical problems for thriving cities and resilient environments. They are seeking a highly experienced Senior Pipe Stress Engineer to support their Life Sciences and Biopharmaceutical portfolio, providing leadership and technical expertise in piping and tubing stress analysis while mentoring junior engineers.
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Responsibilities
Lead and perform pipe and tube stress analysis for complex Life Sciences and biopharmaceutical facilities
Apply expert-level knowledge of ASME B31.3 – Process Piping
ASME B31.1 – Power Piping
ASME Biopharmaceutical (BPE) Code
Execute and review stress analyses for both piping and tubing systems, including
Thermal expansion and contraction
Sustained, operating, and occasional load cases
Equipment nozzle load evaluations
Support and restraint design recommendations
Provide technical oversight and quality assurance for stress deliverables across multiple projects
Mentor, guide, and technically supervise junior and mid-level pipe stress engineers
Coordinate and communicate effectively with international engineering teams across multiple time zones
Interface with project managers, piping designers, structural engineers, and clients to resolve technical challenges
Support development of project standards, best practices, and stress analysis workflows
Participate in project planning, staffing, and technical risk mitigation for major Life Sciences projects
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent engineering degree will be considered)
10+ years of professional experience in pipe stress engineering
Extensive experience with biopharmaceutical and Life Sciences piping systems
Strong working knowledge of ASME B31.3, ASME B31.1, and ASME BPE
Proven experience performing both pipe stress and tube stress analysis
Proficiency with industry-standard pipe stress software (e.g., AutoPIPE, CAESAR II, ROHR2, or equivalent)
Demonstrated ability to lead technical efforts and mentor engineers
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
Professional Engineer (PE) license in one or more U.S. states
Willingness and ability to obtain additional state licensure
Experience serving as a technical lead or discipline lead on large capital projects
Prior experience working with global engineering teams
Familiarity with GMP environments and regulated Life Sciences facilities
Experience supporting equipment vendors and resolving nozzle load or vibration concerns
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic life insurance
401(k) plan
The ability to purchase company stock at a discount
Deferred compensation plan
Executive Deferral Plan
Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees
Seven paid holidays
One floating holiday
Caregiver leave
Merit increases
Performance discretionary bonus
Stock
Company
Jacobs
Jacobs leads the global professional services sector delivering solutions for a more connected, sustainable world.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.1B2023-08-18Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2023-02-16Post Ipo Debt· $500M
1980-09-26IPO
Leadership Team
Bob Pragada
Chair & Chief Executive Officer at Jacobs
Paul Friedman
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