Lead Piping Engineer

The Lead Pipe Stress Engineer role is considered to be a working lead.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Lead Subject Matter Expert on pipe stress and pipe support design, including ASME and other relevant codes and practices.
• Develop piping flexibility and stress reports with CAESAR II software.
• Prepare calculations to address issues such as two‑phase flow, water hammer, cyclic service, differential settlement, wind, seismic, PSV thrust force, etc.
• Perform FEA evaluation of stresses at nozzles, or for determining user‑calculated SIFs, using NozzlePro.
• Identify critical lines requiring pipe stress analysis, review line list to ensure adequate level of criticality is defined, and make sound engineering judgments on existing pipe that interacts with project scope.
• Contribute technical data to associated lists (line list, specialty item list, etc.).
• Estimate man‑hours and participate in the development of the project schedule, track reporting status, maintain completion of deliverables on schedule and change management.
• Responsible for completing project‑specific objectives on schedule and on budget.
• Produce detailed analysis reports ensuring compliance with industry/client codes, work processes and standards.
• Participate in reviews of PFD’s, P&ID’s, piping ISOs, and structural drawings.
• Provide engineering support by answering technical questions and requests.
• Design and specify piping specialty items (steam traps, hoses, strainers, etc.).
• Ensure every design maintains the highest level of quality, and pipe stress analysis results and requirements are incorporated.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to the Associate Engineers in the department.
• Work in a fast‑paced, multi‑project environment and meet conflicting project schedules.
• Work within company policy as outlined in the H+M Employee Handbook, the H+M Safety Manual, and OSHA safety rules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering (minimum).
• 8+ years of applicable experience in refinery, petrochemical, and/or EPC industries.
• Texas PE license preferred, with ability to acquire registration in various states.
• Strong knowledge of industry codes and standards (including API 610, API 650, API 660, API 661, ASME B31.3, ASME BPVC, etc.).
• Proficient in CAESAR II and NozzlePro.
• Proficient with Bluebeam, Navisworks, and AutoCAD.
• Ability to accurately estimate all piping engineering tasks on a project.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with other engineering disciplines, construction project managers, and clients.
• Fully proficient in project execution and mechanical engineering work processes from FEED and detailed design through materials management, construction, and pre‑commissioning.
• Ability to lead a small team to deliver on commitments.
• Ability to work collaboratively to achieve job goals.