Static Equipment Engineer (Remote)

Role: Static Equipment Engineer

Location: Texas

Duration: 6+ Months

Requirements Qualification:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in Mechanical / Structural engineering with 5 + years of experience in designing industrial facilities and plants
• Active P.E. license & NCEES records preferred
• Experience with mechanical design of pressure vessels and piping with software such as Compress, PV Elite
• Experience with Finite Element Analysis package like ANSYS (Static structural, thermal and fatigue analysis experience preferred)
• Working knowledge of FE Pipe / Nozzle Pro software
• Working knowledge of codes like ASME Sec VIII, Div. 1, B31.3, ASCE 7, AISC, IBC, API practices relevant to Static Equipment design
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Responsibilities:

• Perform/Review pressure vessels (Compress/PV Elite) calculations meeting ASME Sec VIII, Div. 1 and ASME B 31.3 requirements.
• Perform local stress analysis of complex geometries using Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
• Convey the design intent (design sketches, package, material requirements etc.) to CAD designers / drafters and review inhouse and vendor drawing submittals
• Understand piping stress analysis reports and load outputs. Prior experience with CAESARII is preferred (not mandatory)
• Get actively involved and provide input in the review of process equipment, vendor selection, and subcontractor services.
• Make technical assumptions, think independently to complete assigned work, and draw conclusions based on engineering judgement
• Generate/Review foundation loading chart and anchor design for the equipment.
• Provide project and field construction support as necessary: including troubleshooting and/or evaluation of existing mechanical systems and structures.
• Review and comment on incoming vendor documents (calculations, drawings, data sheets etc.) to ensure accuracy, conformance to codes/specification/practices
• Ability to develop conceptual layouts and cost studies as necessary to determine the most efficient approach to solving engineering tasks at hand
• Conduct walkdowns with site representatives to verify proper installations
• Knowledge of other disciplines deliverable development to ensure coordination of design efforts.
• Experience designing API 650/620 tanks preferred.
• Agitated nozzle design experience for reactors preferred.