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Work from blueprints with engineers & project leads. You Bring: * Strong TIG skills. * Pressure vessel or ASME 6G pipe experience. * Blueprint & weld symbol reading. * Solid measuring & inspection ...

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How much do contract pressure vessel engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract pressure vessel engineer in the United States is $111,632.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $80,500.00 and $132,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a contract pressure vessel engineer?

Contract Pressure Vessel Engineers are specialized engineers who design, analyze, and inspect pressure vessels on a contract basis, rather than as permanent employees. They ensure that these containers, which hold gases or liquids at high pressure, meet safety and regulatory standards. Their responsibilities often include creating detailed engineering drawings, performing stress analysis, and coordinating with clients or regulatory bodies. Contract roles offer flexibility and the opportunity to work on a variety of projects in industries such as oil and gas, chemical processing, and power generation.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a contract pressure vessel engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Contract Pressure Vessel Engineer, you need a solid background in mechanical engineering, familiarity with ASME codes, and experience in pressure vessel design, fabrication, and inspection. Proficiency with engineering software such as AutoCAD, PV Elite, and relevant certification (e.g., Professional Engineer or ASME certification) is typically required. Strong problem-solving, project management, and communication skills help you coordinate effectively with clients and multidisciplinary teams. These competencies ensure compliance with safety standards, efficient project delivery, and the structural integrity of pressure vessels in various industries.

What are some common challenges faced by a contract pressure vessel engineer, and how can they be addressed?

As a Contract Pressure Vessel Engineer, you may encounter challenges such as adapting quickly to new company standards, ensuring compliance with diverse regulatory codes (like ASME or PED), and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams under tight deadlines. Success in this role often depends on strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to learn and apply different design and fabrication processes swiftly. Building rapport with project managers, quality assurance teams, and external vendors can also help streamline project workflows and resolve issues efficiently.

What is the difference between Contract Pressure Vessel Engineer vs Mechanical Engineer?

AspectContract Pressure Vessel EngineerMechanical Engineer
CertificationsASME, API certifications often requiredPE license, mechanical engineering degrees
Work EnvironmentOil & gas, petrochemical, manufacturing facilitiesVarious industries including automotive, aerospace, manufacturing
Industry UsagePrimarily in pressure vessel design, inspection, and complianceDesign, analysis, and manufacturing of mechanical systems

The Contract Pressure Vessel Engineer specializes in pressure vessel design, compliance, and inspection within industries like oil and gas, often requiring specific certifications. Mechanical Engineers have broader roles across multiple industries, focusing on mechanical system design and analysis. While both roles require engineering degrees, certifications and daily tasks differ based on industry focus and project scope.

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Senior Pressure Vessel Engineer (onsite)

New Freedom, PA • On-site

Johnson Controls, Inc.
Machinery Manufacturing • 10K+ employees

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Posted 5 days ago

Job description

About Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as datacenters, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where itreally matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, weelevatecustomer performance,turn goals into real-world results andhelpmove society forward.

Visit johnsoncontrols.com for more information and follow @Johnsoncontrols on social platforms.

What you will do

Johnson Controls is hiring! The Senior Pressure Vessel Engineer provides mechanical engineering and structural analysis support on commercial and industrial HVAC products, primarily water and air-cooled chillers, including screw compressor and centrifugal compressor-based platforms. You will provide engineering support for product development, warranty, sales and pressure vessel manufacturing and also conduct ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code and other related design calculations. You will have the opportunity to support severalcross functional product development teams.

This position is based at our Advanced Engineering and Development Center in New Freedom, PA. Candidates must be commuting distance to the facility, or able to relocate.

How you will do it
  • Provide analysis for optimizing designs for chiller components including pressure vessels
  • Provide analysis support for ASME pressure vessel certification of JCI products
  • Provide analysis support for Canadian Pressure Vessel Registration (CRN)
  • Develop field modification procedures for pressure vessels
  • Plan, schedule, coordinate bi-yearly updates to ASME pressure vessel calculations
  • Review patents and papers to understand the limits of technology and IP in the industry
  • Provide root-cause analysis relating to warranty/service cases
  • Provide technical leadership, mentorship and training to developing engineers
What you will need Required
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • 6+yearsof experience in ASME pressure vessel or heat exchanger design
  • Understanding of applicable pressure vessel design and test standards, including those of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), The Canadian Standards Organization (CSA), The European Pressure Equipment Directive (PED), American Petroleum Institute (API), Tubular Exchanger Manufactures Association (TEMA)
  • Fa miliarity with other applicable codes and standards, such as: ASHRAE-15, ASCE-7, ASME B31, ASME PCC, NBIC, UL 207, UL 60335-2-40
  • Experienced in the use of fin ite element analysis (FEA), particularly ANSYS Mechanical or equivalent
  • Knowledgeable in pressure vessel manufacturing and testing practices
  • Able to travel up to 10%
Preferred
  • Professional Engineer’s license
  • HVAC industry experience
  • Master's degree in an engineering related discipline
  • Experience with FEA tools for application to stress analysis

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $100,000 - 140,000 The salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. This position includes a competitive benefits package.

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Johnson Controls is a world leader in smart buildings, creating safe, healthy and sustainable spaces. For nearly 140 years, we’ve made buildings better and now we’re transforming them again with our award-winning digital technologies and services. We’re using artificial intelligence and data driven solutions to give you deeper insight into your building’s health, sustainability and performance. It’s changing the way we design, operate and maintain indoor environments and driving to a new era of autonomous buildings. We deliver the blueprint of the future for industries such as healthcare, schools, data centers, airports, stadiums, hotels, manufacturing and beyond through OpenBlue, our comprehensive suite of connected solutions. Johnson Controls offers the world’s largest portfolio of building technology, software and services. Supported by a team of more than 100,000 dedicated employees working across 150 countries, we’re helping customers achieve their sustainability goals and power their mission.

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Machinery manufacturing, water transportation, public safety statistics centers and offices and manufacturing

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10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Milwaukee, WI, US

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