Pressure Vessel Engineer

BECHT• Remote, Remote, US, Remote

3d•$75,000 - $200,000•Remote

About The Position

Becht is seeking an early- to mid-career Pressure Vessel Engineer for its Mechanical Division. The role provides mechanical engineering guidance for fixed-equipment assets, primarily in-service pressure vessels and heat exchangers, with possible work involving piping, tanks, and other associated equipment. The engineer may manage projects from proposal through completion as the primary client contact and technical resource, or contribute technical expertise to larger multidisciplinary projects. The position is remote within the U.S. and requires approximately 25% domestic and international travel, which may include onsite turnaround support. Becht is a family-owned multidisciplinary engineering firm serving the energy sector, including refining, petrochemical, midstream, and power generation. The firm emphasizes technical expertise, practical execution, multidisciplinary collaboration, and opportunities to learn and contribute to industry codes and standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
5–20 years of experience in a technical role in the refining, petrochemical, or power generation industries, focused on pressure equipment engineering; more senior candidates are also welcome.
Experience with rerates and alterations, repairs, fitness for service, bolted flange joints, and ASME Section VIII pressure equipment.
Experience applying pressure-vessel industry codes and standards, such as ASME Section VIII, API 579, ASME PCC-1, ASME PCC-2, API 510, and NBIC NB-23.
Experience with field troubleshooting and system walk-downs, and ability to travel to customer sites.
Experience with turnaround support, planning, and execution.
Experience using COMPRESS or PV Elite commercial software.
Strong grasp of engineering fundamentals and mechanics.
Self-motivation and strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and clients.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer licensure in at least one U.S. state.
API certifications for 510, 570, 571, and/or 653.
Experience with ASME Section VIII, Division 2 design and construction.
Experience with advanced analysis, such as ASME Section VIII, Division 2 Part 5 Design by Analysis or Level 3 Fitness for Service assessments.
Experience with ABAQUS finite element analysis software.
Knowledge of other fixed equipment, such as piping, tanks, and boilers.
Knowledge of refractory, relief valves, and NDE techniques.
Membership in or experience with industry codes and standards committees.

Responsibilities

Provide mechanical engineering guidance for fixed-equipment assets, primarily in-service pressure vessels and heat exchangers, and as needed piping, tanks, and other associated equipment.
Manage projects from proposal through completion as the primary point of contact and technical resource, or serve as a technical resource on larger multidisciplinary projects.
Perform rerate and alteration calculations.
Perform fitness-for-service assessments.
Create, review, or certify fixed-equipment repair plans.
Evaluate bolted flange joints to troubleshoot leakage issues.
Provide field troubleshooting and system walk-down support, including turnaround support, planning, and execution.