Pipe Stress Engineer

Vogt Power•Erie, PA

2d•$75,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

Vogt Power International is looking for a talented Pipe Stress Engineer to work on a multi-discipline project team to analyze and review the ASME pressure parts and supports associated with our Heat Recovery Steam Generators.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in an engineering related field with emphasis on statics, dynamics, stress analysis and/or Finite Element Analysis
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
Good communication skills and ability to work well in a team environment

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in Heat Recovery Steam Generators or other related piping experience preferred
Experience in operating Caesar II or AutoPipe piping analysis software preferred
Prior knowledge of ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Codes, with an emphasis on B31.1 is preferred

Responsibilities

Perform flexibility analyses for piping systems to ensure stresses are within code allowable limits
Develop piping stress models which include all physical properties of the piping, its contents, and insulation
Locate and design pipe supports and restraints which maintain static equilibrium and minimize stresses
Work directly with our design group to ensure the detailed support designs are created accurately and on schedule
Work directly with Piping Designers, Structural Engineers, Product Engineers, Project Engineers, Lead Designers, and others to ensure pipe routing and equipment access is optimized and that loads are properly addressed where piping interfaces with equipment or supports interface with the main structure
Use hand calculations, internal spreadsheets, programs, or other tools to determine or validate miscellaneous expansions, stresses, loads, and support designs
Perform dynamic analyses to determine loads originating from safety valve opening, steam turbine trip, or other dynamic events
Create specifications, lists, requisitions, and review quotes to support the procurement of pipe support material
Communicate and coordinate with VPI’s customer (or customer’s representative) to ensure VPI’s piping scope interfaces properly with the customer’s piping scope
Provide organized and well written reports to describe assumptions, steps taken, and results from work performed
Provide leadership by learning, developing, and coordinating new techniques, standardizing procedures, and providing technical instruction and mentoring to department staff
Participate in project team and client meetings, as needed
Follow all company and department ISO procedures and work instructions
Perform other duties as assigned