Sr. Pipeline Stress Engineer
$130,000–$160,000 year
On-siteLos Angeles, California, United States or San Diego, California, United States
Job Summary
Conduct advanced pipe stress analyses for aboveground natural gas and auxiliary piping systems using CAESAR II software. Evaluate systems under thermal, pressure, seismic, wind, operational, settlement, and environmental loading conditions to assess flexibility, support requirements, and equipment nozzle loads. Prepare engineering calculations, technical evaluations, and design recommendations while ensuring compliance with industry codes and standards. Provide technical reviews of piping layouts, isometrics, and construction drawings, and recommend cost-effective design improvements. Support interdisciplinary coordination with civil, structural, mechanical, and pipeline engineering teams during design reviews, hazard assessments, and constructability evaluations. Offer technical support during procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or closely related engineering discipline
- Active CA Professional Engineer (PE) license
- 10+ years of relevant pipeline or piping engineering experience
- Demonstrated experience performing pipe stress analysis for natural gas facilities and pipeline infrastructure
- Direct experience supporting engineering design and analysis of: Facility piping systems, Meter Set Assemblies (MSAs), Regulator stations, Pipeline bridge crossings, Blowoff assemblies, Compressor or storage facility piping, Gas transmission & distribution infrastructure
- Experience with utility, gas transmission, or energy infrastructure projects
- Proficiency with CAESAR II pipe stress modeling software
- Strong understanding of piping flexibility and stress analysis principles
- Experience interpreting and applying applicable pipeline and piping design codes and standards
- Experience preparing engineering calculations, technical reports, and design documentation
Desired Qualifications
- PE licensure in additional states
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