Mechanical Engineer, Senior

United States·HoustonNormalsenior

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Key Responsibilities

Lead and perform advanced pipe stress analysis using software such as CAESAR II or equivalent Evaluate piping systems for thermal expansion and contraction Sustained, operating, occasional,

Requirements Summary

Model reviews 30/60/90% design reviews HAZOP reviews Constructability and operability reviews Request, review,

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Responsibilities

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→Lead and perform advanced pipe stress analysis using software such as CAESAR II or equivalent
→Evaluate piping systems for thermal expansion and contraction
→Sustained, operating, occasional, and fatigue loads
→Wind, seismic, wave, blast, transportation, and slug flow loads
→Pressure, weight, vibration, and dynamic effects
→Verify compliance with applicable codes and standards including:
→ASME B31.3, B31.1, B31.4, B31.8
→ASCE 7
→MSS-SP standards
→API standards
→Client and project-specific specifications
→Develops, reviews, and approves:

→Stress analysis models
→Stress isometrics
→Pipe support and restraint designs
→Load calculations
→Flexibility studies
→Nozzle load evaluations
→Dynamic analysis reports

→Coordinate closely with:

→Piping design teams to improve routing flexibility and support schemes.
→Structural and civil teams regarding pipe rack, sleeper, and foundation loading.
→Mechanical and equipment vendors to validate allowable nozzle loads and equipment interface requirements
→Construction and fabrication teams to resolve field issues and optimize constructability

→Lead pipe stress reviews during: Model reviews
→30/60/90% design reviews
→HAZOP reviews
→Constructability and operability reviews
→Request, review, and validate vendor allowable loads and ensure compliance with equipment limitations
→Prepare and issue:

→Pipe stress calculation packages
→Pipe support load summaries
→Equipment nozzle load tables
→Pipe rack and structural load reports
→Support sketches and restraint details
→Review and approve third-party and vendor stress calculations when required

→Support project execution during:

→FEED and Detailed engineering
→IFC development
→Fabrication
→Construction
→Pre-commissioning
→Site modifications and reroutes

→Review and resolve:

→RFIs
→Field change requests
→Non-conformance reports
→Stress-related construction issues

→Perform re-analysis for:

→Site changes
→Transportation and lifting scenarios

→Assist with project staffing forecasts, schedule development, and interdisciplinary coordination
→Support continuous improvement initiatives, engineering standards development, and lessons learned implementation
→Position requires candidate to be in client office 5 days a week