Piping Stress Engineer

Job Requirements

• Identify different stress packages through review of P&IDs / Line Designation tables.
• Performs piping flexibility analysis (static and dynamic) for critical piping systems during preliminary design and detailed design phase of Project
• Perform analysis for sustained, thermal and multiple operating cases, occasional (viz winds, seismic, relief, hammer etc.)
• Perform pipe stress analysis for different equipment like Steam turbine, Compressors, Centrifugal Pumps, tanks, exchangers, heaters, columns, etc.
• Provide pipe loading information to Civil/Structure
• Resolve high pipe loads on equipment nozzles & high secondary stresses in piping
• Selection of spring hangers, snubbers, struts for pipe supports
• Preparation and interpretation/review of stress calculations of relatively complex nature in high seismic zones.
• Locate and identify pipe supports on isometrics along with type of supports
• Evaluation of local stresses via code cases like N318, N392, and WRC107/297.
• Review and sign-off piping isometrics considering flexibility and supporting
• Prepare complete documentation of the stress analysis and support design.
• Participates in reviewing and checking designs, drawings and data from suppliers
• Understands role played by other disciplines on the project.
• Provides technical direction and assigns work to engineers, designers, and drafters who assist on specific assignments.
• Review and sign-off piping isometrics considering flexibility and supporting
• Participates in reviewing and checking designs, drawings and data from suppliers
• Provides technical direction and assigns work to engineers, designers, and drafters who assist on specific assignments.

Work Experience:

• Good knowledge of design codes and standards applicable for Pipe Stress Analysis design work

• Good and in-depth Knowledge of stress analysis software Caesar II

• Very good and in-depth Knowledge of support selection

• Broad knowledge of industry/regulatory codes and standards and design criteria pertinent to the discipline. Knowledge of systems, calculations, equipment, applications of methods, plant layout, materials, and computers for preparation of analyses and development of project deliverables within the discipline. Knowledge and understanding of technical and cost issues related to selection of design features within the discipline. Knowledge of engineering work planning and control methods. Knowledge of precedents in the discipline and of principles and practices of related disciplines. Knowledge of related construction practices and the economics involved.
• Competency: Communication, Development, Engagement, Safety, Self-Discipline, Teamwork