Senior Pipe Stress Engineer

AtkinsRéalis•Bothell, WA

3d•$155,000 - $183,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Pipe Stress Engineer to join its team in Bothell, Washington, or another U.S.-based office. The role involves performing pipe stress analysis for power piping and industrial systems, working with multidisciplinary teams, collaborators, clients, equipment suppliers, and vendors. The engineer will model piping systems using stress-analysis software to verify flexibility and stability and to qualify equipment nozzle loads. They will prepare clear calculations, schematics, references, and assumptions; coordinate with other disciplines and vendors; and review supplier submittal documents. Occasional or infrequent travel to project sites, other offices, or manufacturing plants may be required. The position calls for extensive experience analyzing critical high-energy piping systems, particularly steam systems, and applying relevant piping codes and specifications. The engineer will balance workloads and priorities across multiple projects, obtain information and support proactively, maintain professional relationships, and work with a commitment to safety. AtkinsRéalis describes its values as Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence. Compensation is expected to range from $155,000 to $183,000, depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a similar degree from an ABET-accredited college.
At least 15 years performing pipe stress analysis.
At least 15 years of experience using AutoPIPE or Caesar II.
Experience with stress analysis for critical high-energy piping systems, specifically steam systems.
Experience reading and understanding flow diagrams and P&IDs.
Experience writing pipe stress reports.
Utilizing and understanding internal and external piping specifications.
Familiarity with ASME B31.1, B31.3, ASME Section VIII, and other relevant industry piping codes and standards.
Strong work ethic, eagerness to learn, supportive team-player attitude, and good verbal communication.
Knowledge of pipe materials, valves, relief valves, and control valves.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license; preferred but not required.
Knowledge of or desire to learn AutoPIPE, Caesar II, AutoCAD, SmartPlant 3D, Plant 3D, Navisworks, MathCAD, or FEA analysis programs.
Simple-cycle, combined-cycle, Rankine cycle, or nuclear power plant design experience.
Knowledge and ability to design pipe supports using CAD-based programs.
Knowledge of renewable energy and hydrogen gas.

Responsibilities

Work with multidisciplinary teams, collaborators, and clients.
Perform pipe stress analysis for power piping and industrial systems under ASME B31.1 and B31.3, respectively.
Model piping systems using stress software to verify piping flexibility and stability and qualify equipment nozzle loads.
Proactively obtain the information and support needed to complete work on time.
Balance workload and priorities across multiple projects while maintaining a commitment to safety.
Maintain and build professional relationships with colleagues and clients.
Prepare clear calculations with schematics, references, and assumptions.
Coordinate with other engineering disciplines and vendors as required.
Coordinate questions to and from equipment suppliers and review supplier submittal documents.
Potentially travel occasionally or infrequently to project sites, other offices, or manufacturing plants.