Part-Time Pipe Stress Engineer - H+M Industrial EPC

Position Title: Part-Time Pipe Stress Engineer

Reports to: Piping Department Manager

Position Status: Permanent – Part-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Pasadena, TX / Remote (Hybrid Schedule)

Work Schedule: On an as needed basis. Schedule is flexible as long as deadlines are met. Specific working hours can be arranged in coordination with the hiring manager.

Purpose: The Part Time Pipe Stress Engineer role is a working lead. The main responsibilities for this position are reviewing and checking piping engineering deliverables developed by less experienced Pipe Stress Engineers.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert on pipe stress and pipe support design, including ASME and other relevant codes and practices
• Reviewing and checking piping flexibility and stress reports with CEASAR 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 make sound engineering judgments on existing pipe that interacts with project scope.
• Responsible for completing project specific objectives on schedule and on budget.
• Provide engineering support by answering technical questions and requests.
• 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 as well as the H+M Safety Manual and OSHA Safety rules.

Essential Skills & 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, NozzlePro.
• Proficient with using Bluebeam, Navisworks and AutoCAD.
• Ability to accurately estimate all piping engineering tasks on a project.
• Must have excellent communication skills and be capable of interacting 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 work with others to achieve job goals

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally lift objects weighing up to 25 pounds
• Sit for long periods of time
• Occasionally stoop, kneel or crouch
• Use hands and arms to reach for, grasp and manipulate objects

Environment: Most work time is spent in an office or home office environment.