KBR, Inc

Lead Piping Stress Engineer

KBR, Inc$100K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of piping engineering experience in chemical and industrial sectors
  • Proficient in pipe stress analysis and finite element software (Caesar II and NozzlePro)
  • Familiar with ASME B31.1 and B31.3 standards
  • Experience with Navisworks for 3D modeling
  • Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
  • Willingness to travel to client sites
  • Professional Engineer license preferred but not required

Responsibilities

  • Conduct pipe stress analysis following ASME B31.1 and B31.3 standards
  • Review specialty piping items in collaboration with designers and engineers
  • Select and specify standard and engineered pipe supports for projects
  • Ensure quality in piping designs through thorough reviews of isometrics and supports
  • Estimate hours for piping flexibility and support work during project stages
  • Manage budget, schedule, and quality of assigned piping engineering tasks
  • Lead a team of engineers on multiple projects while coordinating across offices

Benefits

  • 401K plan with company match
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance and AD&D coverage
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Paid time off and flexible work schedules
  • Support for career advancement through training and development
Full Job Description
Title:
Lead Piping Stress Engineer

KBR is looking for a LEAD PIPING STRESS ENGINEERunder broad direction, functions as a technical specialist who makes decisions and recommendations regarding pipe stress analysis and pipe engineering. Negotiates critical and controversial issues with top-level engineers and designers of the organization. Performs advisory and consulting work for the organization as a recognized authority for piping stress analysis and pipe engineering. Job roles contribute directly to value creation.

Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
  • Pipe Stress Analysis
    • Identification of pipes requiring review and/or analysis
    • Formal stress analysis in accordance with ASME B31.1 and B31.3 which may include analysis for pressure, thermal and vibration related issues
    • Informal review in accordance with ASME B31.1 and B31.3 pressure, weight and thermal analysis of piping systems, vibration analysis and piping support systems.
  • Specialty piping items such as spring cans, hoses, expansion joints
    • Development of specifications in cooperation with piping designers and process engineers
    • Development of requests for quotes in cooperation with procurement specialists
    • Evaluation of vendor quotes in cooperating with procurement specialists
  • Pipe supports
    • Selection of standard pipe supports for a project according to corporate and client requirements
    • Selection of specific pipe supports and communication of support to pipe designers for incorporation on piping design
    • Development of engineered pipe supports such as spring cans and snubbers
  • Assist in conducting piping reviews of all project isometrics, supports, and specialty items prior to issuing for construction to ensure that quality procedures were followed
  • Work hour estimates for pipe flexibility, support, and specialty piping items for proposals and all stages of projects
  • Will be responsible for the budget, schedule, and quality of the piping engineering work on assigned projects in cooperation with piping design leads
  • May lead a team of engineers on multiple independent projects.
  • Responsible for collaboration in a multi office environment


Required Education, Experience, & Skills:
  • Minimum 10 years of applicable piping engineering experience within the chemical and industrial industries
  • Proficiency with pipe stress analysis and finite elements software (Caesar II and NozzlePro preferred) required
  • Familiarity with ASME B31.3 and B31.1
  • Experience in navigating 3D models with Navisworks
  • Experience in Microsoft (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc...) is required
  • Ability to travel and work at client sites is required
  • AutoCAD experience is a plus
  • Professional Engineer license is preferred but not mandatory
  • Physical Qualifications
  • Work may be required to be performed at client sites and may require exposure to ambient temperature extremes
  • Work may require using and wearing personal protective equipment such as fire-retardant clothing, hearing and eye protection, hard hat and steel-toed boots
  • Day-to-day physical requirements involve standard office activities including sitting/standing for extended periods of time, attending meetings, use of keyboard and mouse repetitively, lifting and carrying less than 20 lbs. frequently, etc.
  • Work may require moderate physical exertion including walking to operating areas and walking up stairs
    • May require walking the plant property


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KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.

About KBR, Inc

KBR, Inc is an American engineering, procurement, and construction company headquartered in Houston, Texas. The company provides services to customers in the energy, chemical, and government sectors, among others. KBR has a global presence, with operations in over 40 countries. The company was founded in 1901 as M.W. Kellogg Company and has undergone several name changes and mergers since then. KBR is committed to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to its customers while also being a responsible corporate citizen.
Learn more about KBR, Inc
Size
28,000 employees
Market Cap
$7.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$72 million
Founded
1919
5 Year Trend
+11.5%
Revenue
$5.7 billion
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