Job Description

Bechtel

Senior Pipe Stress Engineer

Job id: 563079

24 Jan 2025

Job Location

Saudi Arabia

Experience

10 to 15 years

Qualification Level

Engineering Graduates/PG

Job Function

Engineering
R & D / Designing
Site Engineering / Projects

Skillset

Pipe Stress Analysis

Jobseeker Nationality

Jobseekers from any country

Major Responsibilities:
Conduct technical reviews of stress analysis and pipe support calculations for underground and above ground utility pipeline networks to ensure compliance to relevant industry standards and safe design practices.

Ensure all applicable static and dynamic load cases are correctly applied in the pipeline flexibility analysis.

Coordinate with non-metallic pipe vendors to obtain correct pipe properties to ensure stress analysis conforms to vendor supplied parameters
Assist in design reviews of pipeline engineering deliverables such as design basis, pipeline material specifications, pipe wall thickness calculations, hydro-test packages, piping plans and isometric drawings etc.

Review concrete and steel pipe support design calculation and coordinate with Civil / Structural engineering teams for resolution of any design deficiencies.

Assist in review of technical submissions for maintenance and inspection of existing pipelines.
Participate and provide input in risk management, value engineering and constructability workshops.

Provide timely response to sensitive technical queries from Consultants or Construction Contractors (RFI, FCD).

Manage technical discussions with third parties (design consultants, customer, suppliers and regulators) in order to facilitate appropriate technical decisions.

Support the design development of utility infrastructure by proactively engaging with project engineer and design contractor.

Interdisciplinary coordination with Civil, Structural and Mechanical, design teams to ensure appropriate design inputs are incorporated to meet scope requirements.
Education and Experience Requirements:
University degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline with minimum of 10 years’ experience in pipe stress analysis within multi-discipline design teams.

In-depth knowledge and experience with stress analysis software’s like CAESAR-II and its applicability and interpretation.

Demonstrated experience with stress analysis and pipe supports design for non-metallic (FRP/GRE/HDPE) pipelines above-ground and underground.

In-depth knowledge of pipe support design and selection for underground and above-ground sea water, sales gas, potable water, irrigation system, industrial waste water, lift stations and chilled water piping/pipeline systems.

In-depth knowledge of design codes and standards applicable for Pipe Stress Analysis (ASME B31.3, B31.4, B31.8
Proactively work with design consultants to define design inputs and criteria to ensure the full range of operating scenarios are considered in stress analysis.

Experience in working within an integrated engineering design team on complex industrial infrastructure projects.

Experience in conducting design reviews at 10%, 30%, 90% & IFC design development stage and providing input to ensure code compliance and optimized design solutions.

Required Knowledge and Skills:
Proficient knowledge of core discipline engineering procedures and processes.
Broad knowledge of industry/regulatory codes and standards and design criteria pertinent to the discipline including ISO 14692 for FRP piping.
Experience in pipe stress analysis related to process and utilities pipelines such as sea water, sales gas, chilled water, process water, fire water, industrial waste water, steam, gas, district cooling systems, sanitary wastewater, irrigation water, potable water, etc in PC/EPC and/or operating industry, with multiple years in a stress engineer role.

Acquaintance with general piping/pipeline design engineering activities such as pipe wall thickness calculations, material specifications, hydro-test packages, and development of plant piping and pipeline layouts.

Knowledge and understanding of technical optimization and economics related to selection of design features within the discipline.
Knowledge of engineering work planning and control methods.

Knowledge of precedents, principles and practices of related discipline.
Knowledge of relevant construction practices and the economics involved.

Familiarity with Quality Management Systems based on ISO:9001 standards as applied to engineering design.

Skill in oral and written communication.
Highly collaborative across departments and disciplines.

Able to work in a culturally diverse environment.

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