Pipe Stress Engineer

Job Title: Pipe Stress EngineerJob Description

As a Pipe Stress Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that piping code requirements are correctly defined and incorporated into the design and vendor requirements. Your expertise in interpreting and responding to piping technical inquiries from customers, vendors, and field personnel with minimal supervision will be essential. You will perform pipe stress analysis using related software and evaluate calculated stress results, displacements, pipe support loads, and nozzle loads. Furthermore, you will design and select supports, spring hangers, flexible hoses, and expansion joints for piping systems, preparing technical datasheets and purchase specifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform pipe stress analysis per relevant codes using software such as CAESAR II or AutoPipe.

• Evaluate and interpret calculated stress results, displacements, pipe support loads, and nozzle loads.

• Design and select supports, spring hangers, flexible hoses, and expansion joints for piping systems.

• Prepare and review pipe stress reports for internal and external customers.

• Study flange leakage and ensure corrective actions are established to reduce nonconformance and improve quality.

• Work closely with the parent company to establish timelines and obtain critical documents within the timeline.

• Prepare and evaluate inquiries and purchase specifications for piping fabrication and hardware.

• Review piping isometrics, mechanical drawings, P&IDs, and equipment drawings with minimal supervision.

• Prepare, review, and maintain mechanical and piping related calculations.

• Expedite subcontractors with respect to engineering and manufacturing matters, including reviewing progress reports and conducting periodic shop visits.

• Understand piping design philosophy and perform piping designs as needed.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in pipe stress analysis with 3 to 20 years of experience in piping design or pipe stress analysis.

• Knowledge of ASME B31.1 and B31.3 Codes.

• Expertise in using CAESAR II or AutoPipe software.

• Strong understanding of piping design, analysis, and generation of bill of materials.

• Capability in vendor management, bid evaluation, and material take-off.

• Familiarity with 3D modeling software and stress analysis software.

• Bachelors degree in engineering and a minimum of five years of related technical experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical documents and write reports and business correspondence.

• Strong mathematical skills including probability, statistical inference, geometry, and trigonometry.

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

• Familiarity with piping related standards and codes such as ASME Section II, PCC, MSS-SP, and PFI.

Work Environment

The work environment is based in the Lake Mary office, which serves as the North American headquarters for Plant Engineering. This multi-disciplinary office includes divisions such as Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Structural, Controls, and Project Management. The office consists of roughly 100+ professionals, fostering a collaborative and dynamic atmosphere.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of LAKE MARY, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $65.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of LAKE MARY, FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in LAKE MARY,FL.

About Actalent

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