Piping Stress Analysis Engineer

Edgewater Technical Associates • Johnson City, TN

22h

About The Position

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking a Piping Stress Analysis Engineer in Johnson City, Tennessee. The engineer will perform piping stress analyses and engineering evaluations for complex industrial process and mechanical systems. The role requires proficiency with CAESAR II, an active Professional Engineer license, and experience assessing piping-system structural integrity, thermal expansion, pressure loads, and compliance with applicable codes and standards.

The engineer will work with piping designers, mechanical and structural engineers, and equipment vendors to address design issues. The position also involves reviewing piping models, isometrics, P&IDs, equipment specifications, and field changes to verify compliance with design requirements. United States citizenship is required.

Edgewater describes itself as a New Mexico-based small business founded in 2003 and headquartered in Los Alamos, with five regional offices. It provides engineering and technical services to government and commercial customers, including those in nuclear, high-hazard, and complex operations. The company offers competitive salaries and benefit options for individuals and families.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in Tennessee, or ability to obtain one through reciprocity.
• Proficiency in CAESAR II piping stress analysis software.
• Experience performing piping stress, flexibility, and structural evaluations for industrial process systems.
• Strong working knowledge of ASME B31 piping codes, particularly ASME B31.3.
• Experience evaluating thermal expansion, pressure, seismic, vibration, and other applicable piping loads.
• Knowledge of pipe support design, equipment nozzle load limitations, and piping system interfaces.
• Ability to develop, review, and independently verify engineering calculations and technical design documentation.
• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering and design teams.
• United States citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Perform piping stress and flexibility analyses in CAESAR II for industrial process piping and utility systems.
• Evaluate sustained, thermal, occasional, and dynamic loading conditions.
• Analyze pipe stresses, equipment nozzle loads, support reactions, and thermal expansion requirements.
• Develop and review piping stress calculations, engineering reports, and technical documentation.
• Evaluate piping layouts and recommend modifications to improve flexibility, structural integrity, and constructability.
• Design and evaluate pipe supports, restraints, anchors, and expansion provisions.
• Coordinate with piping designers, mechanical engineers, structural engineers, and equipment vendors to resolve design issues.
• Review piping models, isometrics, P&IDs, and equipment specifications for compliance with design requirements.
• Perform engineering evaluations for piping modifications, equipment installations, and field changes.
• Ensure piping designs comply with applicable ASME codes, project specifications, and engineering standards.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Pre- and post-tax 401(k) retirement account with company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning on day one.
• Multiple individual and family benefit options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time