Engineer IV Stress Analyst

• 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 ASME B31.1 and ASME B31.3 formal stress analysis using CAESAR II software.

• Conduct informal (visual) stress analysis for large and small-bore piping systems.

• Work with piping designers to optimize pipe routing on piping design including specifying required pipe supports.

• Specify engineered support equipment such as expansion bellows, spring cans, constant tension hangars, snubbers, and engineered piping supports including detailed review of vendor equipment design documents.

• Prescribe and evaluate piping loads on process equipment nozzles including ASME pressure vessels as well as on engineered and standard support steel.

• Prepare formal stress evaluation reports.

• Perform field surveys to collect the required field data and assist with interpretation of engineering drawings and specifications in the field.

• Communicate complex technical solutions and concepts with other stress engineers to develop or improve design methods and procedures.

• Interpret new or special regulation requirements, engineering codes, and standards and ensure procedures are up to date to incorporate appropriately.

• Perform special studies (new technology evaluation, constructability, economic feasibility, enhanced software evaluation upgrades, etc.)

• Function as a lead engineer for portfolio clients and large capital projects.

• Coordinate work with supervisor, lead, and project team.

• Assist in preparing proposals.

• Attend client, vendor, and internal team meetings.

• Manage project schedules and budgets as well as provide weekly reports communicating project status, issues, and needs.

• Other duties as assigned

Zachry Group is currently accepting applications for Stress Engineer IV for our Downers Grove (Chicago) Design Center Office location. This is a great opportunity to get involved in some interesting and challenging design projects.