Senior Pipe Stress Engineer

Senior Pipe Stress Engineer

JOB-10046158

Anticipated Start Date

3/30/2026

Location

Newark, DE

Type of Employment Employer Info

Contract Hire

Employer Info

Our client is a global provider of differentiated professional services and technologies across the asset and program life cycle within the Government Services and Hydrocarbons sectors

Job Summary

The Senior Piping Stress Engineer serves as a technical expert responsible for performing and overseeing pipe stress analysis and piping engineering for industrial and chemical projects. This role involves evaluating piping systems for pressure, thermal, and vibration impacts, developing specifications, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards such as ASME codes. The engineer may also lead projects, manage budgets and schedules, and provide consulting-level guidance across multiple engineering teams.

Job Description

• Pipe Stress Analysis
• Identification of pipes requiring review and/or analysis
• Formal stress analysis in accordance with ASME B31.1 and B31.3 which may include analysis for pressure, thermal and vibration related issues
• Informal review in accordance with ASME B31.1 and B31.3 pressure, weight and thermal analysis of piping systems, vibration analysis and piping support systems.
• Specialty piping items such as spring cans, hoses, expansion joints
• Development of specifications in cooperation with piping designers and process engineers
• Development of requests for quotes in cooperation with procurement specialists
• Evaluation of vendor quotes in cooperating with procurement specialists
• Pipe supports
• Selection of standard pipe supports for a project according to corporate and client requirements
• Selection of specific pipe supports and communication of support to pipe designers for incorporation on piping design
• Development of engineered pipe supports such as spring cans and snubbers
• Assist in conducting piping reviews of all project isometrics, supports, and specialty items prior to issuing for construction to ensure that quality procedures were followed
• Work hour estimates for pipe flexibility, support, and specialty piping items for proposals and all stages of projects
• Will be responsible for the budget, schedule, and quality of the piping engineering work on assigned projects in cooperation with piping design leads
• May lead a team of engineers on multiple independent projects.
• Responsible for collaboration in a multi office environment

Skills Required

• Minimum 10 years of applicable piping engineering experience within the chemical and industrial industries (also flexible for Junior level candidates)
• Proficiency with pipe stress analysis and finite elements software ( Caesar II and NozzlePro preferred) required
• Familiarity with ASME B31.3 and B31.1
• Experience in navigating 3D models with Navisworks
• Experience in Microsoft (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc...) is required
• Ability to travel and work at client sites is required
• AutoCAD experience is a plus
• Professional Engineer license is preferred but not mandatory

Education/Training/Certifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Additional Requirements

• Work may be required to be performed at client sites and may require exposure to ambient temperature extremes
• Work may require using and wearing personal protective equipment such as fire-retardant clothing, hearing and eye protection, hard hat and steel-toed boots
• Day-to-day physical requirements involve standard office activities including sitting/standing for extended periods of time, attending meetings, use of keyboard and mouse repetitively, lifting and carrying less than 20 lbs. frequently, etc.
• Work may require moderate physical exertion including walking to operating areas and walking up stairs
• May require walking the plant property

Pay Rate/Salary

• Pay Rate $60-$90/ hr (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

GAS Global Services LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment Decision are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factors protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.