Piping Stress Engineer (Offshore Engineering)

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (Master’s preferred)
• Minimum of 5-15 years of experience in Piping Flexibility and Stress Analysis of offsore fixed facilities and FPSO projects in EPC environments
• Strong understanding of international piping codes and standards (e.g., ASME B31.3, B31.1, API)
• Expertise in pipe stress analysis software, primarily in CAESAR II
• Proficient in 3D modeling tools (e.g., SmartPlant 3D, PDMS, E3D),model review tools like Navisworks,smartplant review etc.
• Familiarity with FEA software such as ANSYS is preferable.
• Familiarity with structural interface and civil load transmission principles
• Strong communication coordination, documentation, and team leadership skills
  

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for Quality, Budget, and Schedule of activities related to pipe stress analysis and flexibility design.
• Prepare and maintain the Critical Line List, identifying lines requiring detailed flexibility and stress evaluation.
• Responsible for preparation of stress analysis specifications, Pipe Support Std Specifications
• Perform detailed piping stress analysis for offshore piping systems using CAESAR II for various equipments, ensuring compliance with relevant codes (ASME B31.3/B31.1, etc.).
• Generate and issue Single Line Diagrams for piping loads to structural teams to aid the design of offshore structures.
• Should be able to perform Weight Control analysis and Report for offshore piping scope.
• Review and approve piping layouts to ensure flexibility and support adequacy.
• Prepare comprehensive Stress Analysis Reports documenting methodology, load cases, and results.
• Review vendor equipment GA and nozzle load data, ensuring conformance with allowable loads and providing feedback where necessary.
• Coordinate with layout, civil, mechanical, and equipment teams to ensure alignment and resolution of interface issues.
• Provide input for spring hanger selections, expansion joint design, and pipe support specifications.
• Guide and mentor junior flexibility engineers and ensure quality review of their analysis and deliverables.
• Responsible for Support Material Takeoff, procurement , reviewing vendor documents, responding to site technical queries, and resolving field stress related issues.
• Participate in 3D model reviews and ensure proper stress-related modeling and interface integration.