Lead Piping Stress Engineer

Conducts stress analysis, ensures that designs are workable, makes recommendations and develops alternative solutions with conclusions reviewed by higher levels

Creates datasheets, specifications and technical bid, etc. of existing technology and applications and ensures that assignments meet standards and performance requirements within area of expertise

Assists and/or checks the work of other engineers and/or less experienced engineers

Provides senior level technical interface between customer, engineering and sub-contractors to determine root-cause of problems and to develop effective solutions

Provides thorough investigation for project requirements including safety and environmental compliance issues and technical review of piping stress and material needs

Participates in developing deadlines, labor estimates projects and work to be done

Defines project engineering schedule. Develops project cost estimates

Performs stress analysis, prepares piping specifications and engineering specifications and ensures conformance to all Codes and procedures related to engineering functions, labor reporting and systems reporting

Consults with other departments on equipment designs, problems and questions

May travel occasionally to field sites to assist with product related problems or to obtain application data. Interfaces with equipment vendors

Prepares reports, correspondence, procedures, specifications and technical calculations. Prepares technical data and papers for sales personnel, customers and publications using good internal presentation and report writing skills

Requirements

BS in Mechanical Engineering required. PE (Professional Engineer license) preferred.

Specialist knowledge of piping discipline and general knowledge of other disciplines

Solid understanding of performing stress analysis on complex piping systems

Can serve as a stress analysis specialist

Solid understanding of internal economic factors affecting assignment areas (costs, margins, profit impact of decisions)

Demonstrated ability to apply advanced laws, principles, theorems and mathematics or industry knowledge in the improvement and development of designs

Demonstrated ability to independently create functional and cost effective designs/processes that meet complex specification requirements

Manages multiple and conflicting priorities

Advanced computer skills with MS Office programs

Must be proficient in use of Database systems related to Engineering functions

Demonstrates good organization and project planning skills

Ability to complete work accurately and on time

Oral and written communication skills with good vocabulary, good grammar and the ability to independently compose routine written communications in the English language

Demonstrated skills in persuasion, negotiation, motivation and communication

Ability to prepare accurate, effective, complete and easily understood written communications and reports. Demonstrates strong internal presentation skills. Expected to communicate with clients

Ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily

Demonstrated proficiency in mentoring and project planning. Ability to mentor and manage others