Sr Engineer Piping

Zachry Group • Houston, TX

15h • Onsite

About The Position

Zachry Group is seeking a Senior Piping Engineer for its design center in Houston, Texas. The role performs pipe stress analysis in accordance with applicable ASME codes and standards, uses pipe stress software, evaluates stress results, displacements, and pipe support loads, and designs and selects piping supports, spring hangers, flexible hose, and expansion joints. The engineer also prepares technical datasheets.

The position supports engineering projects from planning and design through analysis, manufacturing, assembly, testing, and documentation. It involves interpreting technical drawings and reports, developing and evaluating models and designs, researching equipment and system performance, specifying components, supporting production, conducting design reviews, presenting technical information, and recommending modifications to resolve system malfunctions. The role may involve work in office, warehouse, and construction-site environments and requires willingness to travel and work in office and field settings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, industrial, chemical, or petroleum engineering from an accredited engineering program.
• At least 15 years of related experience in petrochemical, refining, or construction projects.
• At least 10 years of experience with pipe stress analysis, CAESAR II, NozzlePro, manual valve lists, stress lists, line lists, specialty items lists, and requisition development.
• Pipe stress analysis experience with hot and cold (cryo) lines.
• Knowledge of ASME B31.3 and API codes.
• Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Values ethics and professionalism and maintains confidentiality.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Comfort working in a collaborative, transparent, teamwork-based culture.
• Proficiency with engineering and computer software, including SP3D, SP3D Review, Auto Pipe Plus, and Caesar II.
• Conversance with Indian and American standards and 3D design concepts.
• Ability to independently organize and prioritize work assignments and coordinate varied tasks, with attention to detail and the ability to manage conflicting priorities and deadlines.
• Understanding of, acceptance of, and adherence to company policies and procedures, including business objectives and goals.
• Willingness to travel and work in office and field environments.

Nice To Haves

• Licensed Professional Engineer.
• Industrial experience.
• Experience in the mid-stream industry.

Responsibilities

• Complete project-specific objectives on time.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
• Provide hands-on support to staff engineers in planning, design, analysis, manufacturing, and assembly.
• Conduct and participate in design reviews and engineering-related meetings.
• Develop, execute, and document test procedures and results.
• Gather, analyze, and document data about existing equipment and provide data comparisons.
• Develop 3D models for rapid prototyping.
• Complete project documentation in accordance with the engineering quality management process.
• Assist with development of the equipment analytics scheme.
• Conduct research to test or analyze the feasibility, design, operation, or performance of equipment, components, or systems.
• Develop and test models of alternate designs and processing methods to assess feasibility, operating-condition effects, potential applications, and the need for modification.
• Specify system components or direct product modifications to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications.
• Develop, coordinate, or monitor production aspects, including manufacturing-method selection, fabrication, or operation of product designs.
• Independently evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria, using judgment for minor adaptations and modifications.
• Present technical information to peers or other personnel for review, operating-procedure implementation, and resolution of system malfunctions.
• Recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform piping stress analysis using applicable codes and standards and pipe stress software; evaluate stress results, displacements, and support loads.
• Design and select piping supports, spring hangers, flexible hose, and expansion joints, and prepare technical datasheets.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior