Engineer IV Stress Analyst

Zachry Group•Downers Grove, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Zachry Group is hiring an Engineer IV Stress Analyst for its Downers Grove (Chicago) Design Center Office. The role performs mechanical stress engineering for piping systems and components, including formal and informal analyses, code compliance, support design, equipment nozzle loads, and preparation of stress evaluation reports. The engineer works with piping designers, project teams, clients, vendors, and construction personnel, and may serve as a lead engineer for portfolio clients and large capital projects. The position also involves field surveys, technical studies, proposal support, project schedule and budget management, and keeping procedures current with applicable regulations, codes, and standards. The position is based in an office environment and may require visits to client plant facilities. Client sites may have construction activities, moderate-to-high noise, equipment, vehicles, materials, communication equipment, tools, and people working nearby. The role requires effective communication, manual and finger dexterity, coordination, and the ability to safely lift, carry, and move objects. Travel and work in office and field environments are expected.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
10 or more years of experience in mechanical stress engineering.
At least 7 years of experience in the petroleum refining, chemical, or power industry.
Experience working with pressure vessels, heat exchangers, and pumps.
Experience with ASME Section I and VIII pressure vessel codes and B31.1 and/or B31.3 piping codes.
Experience with CAESAR II, FEATools, and NozzlePRO.
Ability to function as a qualified checker across various clients and projects.
Strong attention to detail and ability to prepare design concepts, technical documents, and drawing checks.
Strong communication skills for effective inter-discipline, client, vendor, and construction coordination.
Organized and self-directed, with the ability to prioritize and multitask, work in an interactive team environment, and take direction from others.
Willingness to travel and work in office and field environments.
Commitment to safety, quality, responsibility, high work standards, and initiatives.

Nice To Haves

EIT (Engineer in Training) registration or Professional Engineer licensure.
Field plant experience, including start-up and commissioning.
Experience in the petrochemical, oil and gas, chemical, and/or power industry.
Previous experience supervising mechanical engineering teams in plant design.
Knowledge of and familiarity with applying API Standards and Recommended Practices to refinery equipment specifications.
Experience with ASME Section I and VIII pressure vessel codes and B31.1 and B31.3 piping codes.
Ability and desire to work full time and put in extra time or effort when required.

Responsibilities

Review and analyze piping systems and components for thermal flexibility, vibration, supports, and other factors.
Ensure piping systems conform to applicable codes and client standards.
Perform formal ASME B31.1 and ASME B31.3 piping stress analyses using CAESAR II.
Conduct informal visual stress analyses for large- and small-bore piping systems.
Work with piping designers to optimize routing and specify required pipe supports.
Specify engineered support equipment, including expansion bellows, spring cans, constant-tension hangers, snubbers, and engineered piping supports; review vendor equipment design documents.
Prescribe and evaluate piping loads on process equipment nozzles, including ASME pressure vessels, and on engineered and standard support steel.
Prepare formal stress evaluation reports.
Perform field surveys to collect required field data and assist with interpreting engineering drawings and specifications in the field.
Communicate technical solutions and concepts with other stress engineers to develop or improve design methods and procedures.
Interpret new or special regulatory requirements, codes, and standards, and update procedures accordingly.
Perform special studies, including new technology evaluations, constructability reviews, economic feasibility studies, and software evaluations or upgrades.
Function as a lead engineer for portfolio clients and large capital projects.
Coordinate work with the supervisor, lead, and project team.
Assist in preparing proposals.
Attend client, vendor, and internal team meetings.
Manage project schedules and budgets and provide weekly status reports on project progress, issues, and needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.