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Piping Stress Engineer

Hull

Full-timePiping

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000

Overview

Axi Recruitment is working on behalf our sister company for a highly skilled Piping Stress Engineer to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing piping stress design and analysis based on project requirements.

Job Details

• Perform piping stress analysis using software such as Caesar II to evaluate thermal, seismic, and dynamic loads.
• Identify and resolve pipe routing, flexibility, and support issues to prevent failures or excessive stress.
• Work closely with Piping Designers, Process Engineers, and Structural Designers to optimise piping layouts and support structures.
• Conduct fatigue analysis, nozzle load evaluations, and flexibility studies to ensure equipment and piping system longevity.
• Review vendor documentation, project specifications, and client requirements to ensure alignment with engineering deliverables.
• Provide technical recommendations for pipe support selection, expansion joints, and other stress-relief solutions.
• Support the resolution of field construction issues related to piping stress and flexibility concerns.
• Prepare and present detailed engineering reports and calculations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in design reviews, HAZOPs, and risk assessments as required.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.

Experience

• At least 3 years of experience in piping stress analysis within Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Power Generation, or Industrial sectors.
• Proficiency in piping stress analysis software (e.g. Caesar II, AutoPIPE).
• Strong understanding of ASME, API, and other relevant piping codes and standards.
• Experience with static and dynamic stress analysis, including wind, seismic, and vibration analysis.
• Ability to read and interpret Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), isometrics, and general arrangement drawings.
• Proficiency in Navisworks and/or Smart Plant Review.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with precision.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays.
• 1pm finish on Fridays.
• Pension scheme.
• Discounted gym membership.
• BUPA Healthcare.
• Dental care.

Axi Recruitment Ltd are a professional recruitment consultancy delivering high-quality recruitment services to our clients nationwide. We regularly receive a large number of applicants to our job advertisements, which impacts our ability to provide individual feedback. If you have not received a response to your application within 14 days of submission, we regret to say that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.