Pipe Stress Design Engineer

TOMARCO CONTRACTOR SPECIALTIES LLP•Houston, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Tomarco Contractor Specialties LLP, (dba ISAT Total Support) is a pioneer in MEP subcontractor services, blending engineering expertise, manufacturing experience, and wholesale distribution. Since 1977, our commitment to innovation has led to cost reduction, faster installation, and a safer working environment for projects of all sizes worldwide. Our dynamic team of over 700 professionals specializes in MEP support design, technical VDC (Virtual Design and Construction), project management, detailing, project support, and more. We offer holistic solutions for projects of any size, and believe in a collaborative approach that streamlines the design and construction process, reducing project completion times. Headquartered in Southern California, ISAT also has offices in Northern California, Nevada, Arizona, Oregon, Washington, Utah, Georgia, North Carolina, Chicago, Atlanta, New York, Texas, and Puerto Rico. Additional expansion is expected.

Requirements

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
Minimum of 2 years of experience in conducting ASME B31 pipe stress analysis
Must pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

Mechanical PE license, preferably in the state of California (Preferred, all levels considered)
Working understanding of Mechanical, Process, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP), and/or Fire Protection system basic construction; including engineering terms, drawings, and trade specific experience.

Responsibilities

Assessment of piping systems to determine the need for flexibility analysis and whether a formal analysis is necessary per the appropriate ASME B31 code.
Perform ASME B31 pipe stress analysis using hand calculations and analytical methods with software to evaluate sustained, pressure, displacement range and occasional loading requirements as outlined in Chapter 2 of ASME B31.1.
Use of Autopipe, STAAD, Solidworks FEA and hand calculations for piping analysis and support/restraint design in a 3D environment.
Coordinate and communicate with clients in a 3D environment using Revit, AutoCAD, AutoCAD Plant 3D, AutoCAD Fabrication CADMEP, Navisworks, etc.
Working with in-house Structural Engineers, develop a series of (standard) installation details to anchor/guide pipes to accommodate the loading conditions determined during analysis to include details for shaft risers, wall mounted systems, systems supported by moment frames, vibration isolated systems, etc.
Understanding, clarifying, and controlling project scopes of work.
Assisting in developing quotes and cost analysis for projects.
Developing cost-effective engineering solutions.
Develop a thorough understanding of relevant building codes and standards as they relate to pipe design, thermal stresses, and seismic loading to include (but not limited to): ASME B31 codes and standards, ASME BPVC, NUREG, MSS standards, International Building Code (IBC), ASCE 7, and ASHRAE.
Engineering statics, solid mechanics, fastening design, anchor/beam calculations.
2D/3D CAD detailing of supports on MEP systems in 2D/3D AutoCAD drawings/models.
Interface with 3rd party reviewing entities including but not limited to project design teams, engineers, and local authorities.
Answering engineering questions and providing information to clients on the phone, in person, or in writing.