Piping Stress Engineer

LAPORTE L.E.I.

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

LAPORTE is a consulting engineering firm specializing in pharmaceutical, agrifood, industrial biotech and industrial plant processes, which has been in business for 25 years. Today, the company has 25 offices across North America and Europe, and over 480 employees with a passion for engineering. We offer a stimulating environment where autonomy, collaboration and professional growth are at the heart of our daily work. We believe in a flexible working environment that values work-life balance while encouraging efficiency and creativity on a daily basis. Discover an employer who takes care of its greatest asset: its employees! LAPORTE is seeking a highly technical Piping Stress Engineer with 3 to 8 years of experience. This position is based in any of LAPORTE office locations in Canada and focuses on piping design, stress analysis, and support to multidisciplinary engineering projects in biotechnological, pharmaceutical, industrial, and food & beverage industries. Our Piping Stress Engineer will be responsible for piping systems design with a focus on stress modeling and calculations, equipment load analysis, and troubleshooting of high-complexity mechanical systems, while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related field).
Membership in a Canadian engineering professional association (EIT or P.Eng).
3 to 8 years of experience in piping systems design and piping stress analysis.
Knowledge of relevant codes (ASME, CSA, NFPA, CGA).
Knowledge of pressure vessels, and process and utility piping design.
Experience with piping stress software such as CAESAR II, AutoPIPE, ANSYS.
Ability to travel to client sites across Canada and the USA when required.
Strong organizational skills and adaptability.

Nice To Haves

Experience in pharma, biotechnological, industrial, food & beverage, or manufacturing environments (asset).

Responsibilities

Participate in client needs analysis and project definition.
Participate with the team in the design of building, laboratory, plant and industrial utilities, including:
Piping systems (high-purity, process, utility, CIP/SIP, etc.)
Piping stress analysis (hydraulic modeling, thermal expansion, supports, restraints)
HVAC interface (when applicable, no design ownership)
Plumbing interface (when applicable)
Boiler, steam & condensate interface (when applicable)
Building services and mechanical systems related to piping loads
Prepare calculations, drawings, specifications, and cost estimates related to piping design and stress analysis.
Evaluate and select equipment, technologies, and suppliers.
Work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary design team.
Provide construction supervision, conduct on-site and field reviews for assigned projects.
Support project management requirements.
Supervise equipment installation, start-up, and qualification when needed.
Visit project sites for information gathering and project-related activities.
Perform piping stress analyses per ASME Section VIII, B31.1, B31.3 using commercial tools (e.g. CAESAR II, AutoPIPE, ANSYS).
Analyze thermal, static, dynamic, vibration, and seismic loads on piping systems.
Evaluate nozzle loads on rotating and stationary equipment (e.g. pumps, tanks, vessels).
Prepare detailed stress reports, recommendations, and mitigation strategies.
Propose routing modifications, support optimizations, and design improvements.
Review vendor drawings, equipment data sheets, and piping specifications.
Perform flexibility analysis and check compliance with applicable codes and industry standards.
Support pipe support design (selection, spacing, spring hangers, snubbers, guides, anchors).

Benefits

Competitive Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with experience and industry standards;
Health and Wellness Programs: Comprehensive group health insurance coverage from day one (medical, dental, vision, childcare);
Retirement Plans: Employer-contributed RRSP plan at 4%;
Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid work mode, with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office;
Professional Development: A work environment that encourages empowerment and professional growth. Professional reimbursement fees (e.g., APEGA, APEGS, EGBC, etc…) covered by the company;
Career Advancement Opportunities: Mentorship programs, training, cross-department opportunities, etc.;
Work-Life Balance: 3 weeks of regular vacation with 1 week of paid vacation during the Christmas holidays. 1 week of Personal/Sick leave ;
Inclusive Culture: A diverse, flexible, and non-conformist work environment that values equity, work-life balance, and promotes efficiency in daily tasks with enormous growth opportunities;
Team-Building Activities: Lunch & Learn sessions, team retreats, outdoor activities, family get-togethers, and workshops;
Other Benefits: Public transport and telephone reimbursement.