Engineer I Stress Analyst
About The Position
Zachry Group is accepting applications for a Stress Engineer I at its Downers Grove (Chicago) Design Center office. The position involves analyzing piping systems and components for thermal flexibility, vibration, supports, and other factors, and ensuring that designs comply with applicable codes and client standards. The engineer performs formal stress analysis using CAESAR II, coordinates with piping designers, specifies supports and engineered equipment, evaluates piping loads on equipment and support steel, and prepares stress evaluation reports. The role also includes gathering field data through site surveys, interpreting engineering drawings and specifications in the field, and attending client, vendor, and internal meetings. The engineer communicates project information and status, and manages schedules, budgets, issues, and needs. Work is primarily in an office environment, with possible visits to client plant facilities and construction sites. Zachry Group describes its workplace as safe and drug free and is an equal opportunity employer.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
- 0–3 years of mechanical engineering experience, with an understanding of stress analysis and system flexibility.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to prepare design concepts, technical documents, and drawing checks.
- Strong communication skills for effective coordination with other disciplines, clients, vendors, and construction teams.
- Ability to be organized and self-directed, prioritize and multitask, work in an interactive team environment, and take direction from others.
- Willingness to travel and work in office and field environments.
- Commitment to safety, quality, responsibility, high work standards, and initiatives.
Nice To Haves
- Engineer in Training (EIT) registration.
- Field plant experience.
- Experience in the petrochemical, oil and gas, chemical, and/or power industry.
- Previous experience with material properties, stress analysis, or stress analysis concepts.
- Experience working with ASME Section I and VIII pressure vessel codes and B31.1 and B31.3 piping codes.
- Knowledge of 3D modeling, CADD programs, and 2D design.
Responsibilities
- Review and analyze piping systems and components for thermal flexibility, vibration, supports, and other factors.
- Ensure piping systems conform to applicable codes and client standards.
- Perform formal stress analysis to ASME B31.1 and ASME B31.3 using CAESAR II software.
- Work with piping designers to optimize pipe routing and specify required pipe supports.
- Specify engineered support equipment, including expansion bellows, spring cans, constant tension hangers, snubbers, and engineered piping supports; review vendor equipment design documents.
- Prescribe and evaluate piping loads on process equipment nozzles, including ASME pressure vessels, and on engineered and standard support steel.
- Prepare formal stress evaluation reports.
- Perform field surveys to collect required data and assist with interpreting engineering drawings and specifications in the field.
- Attend client, vendor, and internal team meetings.
- Communicate information and ideas clearly, verbally and in writing.
- Manage project schedules and budgets and provide weekly reports on project status, issues, and needs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Life insurance and disability coverage.
- Other ancillary benefits through Zachry’s Total Employee Rewards Program.
- Eligibility to participate in the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
