Mechanical Engineer - Stress Analysis Specialist

Job Description

WHAT WE NEED:

Mechanical Engineer - Stress Analysis Specialist

The Mechanical Engineer will perform pipe stress analysis and other engineering calculations related to Mechanical and Piping Engineering to ensure quality client deliverables. While working toward the success of the Sigma team, the Mechanical Engineer will strive for personal development by continually seeking to expand his/her engineering and supervisory skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Reviewing calculations, answering questions, and providing oversight for junior engineers and non-P.E. engineering specialists.

Responsibilities:

Perform pipe stress calculations using Bentley AutoPIPE.

Execute pressure vessel calculations using PRG NozzlePRO and PV Elite.

Perform miscellaneous Mechanical calculations to analyze:

API-650 lower nozzles.

ASME B31.3 wall thickness required hydrotest pressures, and area replacement.

Column bending.

PSV reaction force per API-520 and/or B31.1.

Lifting/tailing lugs.

Weld strength.

Contact vendors to obtain budgetary and/or firm pricing for specialty supports and piping components.

Application of P.E. Seal (if registered):

Review and apply PE Seal to piping construction work packages.

Review and apply PE Seal to calculation packages.

Oversee the work of non-P.E. Mechanical Engineering Specialists.

Coordinate with other disciplines during multi-discipline efforts.

Attend internal and client project meetings as required.

Communicate with client SMEs when necessary.

Provide input on project schedules.

Perform other Mechanical related tasks as directed by the Mechanical Department Manager.

WHO WE NEED:

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited 4-year college or university.

P.E., licensure in the state of Louisiana is preferred but not required.

Application for licensure once the minimum work experience is reached will be required.

3+ years of industrial consulting engineering experience is required.

Proficient in the use of pipe stress analysis software (Bentley AutoPIPE preferred).

Working knowledge of industry codes and standards, the most prevalent being the API and ASME collections.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products.

Ability to obtain licensure in states outside of Louisiana.

WHO WE ARE:

Founded in 1987, Sigma is a professional multi-discipline engineering and design company that serves the petrochemical, fertilizer, and refining industries. Privately owned and operated by Engineers, Sigma's culture empowers employees and clients to choose relationships and projects that fit our values and ultimately act as an extension of our clients. Our technical resources provide unmatched quality in multi-discipline engineering and design, in-plant services, supplier quality inspections, field services, automation, procurement and expediting, construction management, and leadership training.

If you would like to see more of what Sigma is about visit our website at

"We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law."

Ability to pass pre-employment drug/alcohol screening.

Ability to pass background screening.

Must be authorized to work in the United States

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