Entry Level Piping Stress Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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Join a talented team of engineering professionals at Vogt Power International Inc. Vogt is based in Louisville, KY and specializes in the design, manufacture and supply of equipment and solutions to the power generation industry. We are an industry leader in heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs) with both domestic and international customers. 

Position Summary

Vogt Power International is looking for a talented Pipe Stress Engineer to work on a multi-discipline project team to analyze and review the ASME pressure parts and supports associated with our Heat Recovery Steam Generators.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

         Perform flexibility analyses for piping systems to ensure stresses are within code allowable limits

         Develop piping stress models which include all physical properties of the piping, its contents, and insulation

         Locate and design pipe supports and restraints which maintain static equilibrium and minimize stresses

         Work directly with our design group to ensure the detailed support designs are created accurately and on schedule

         Work directly with Piping Designers, Structural Engineers, Product Engineers, Project Engineers, Lead Designers, and others to ensure pipe routing and equipment access is optimized and that loads are properly addressed where piping interfaces with equipment or supports interface with the main structure

         Use hand calculations, internal spreadsheets, programs, or other tools to determine or validate miscellaneous expansions, stresses, loads, and support designs

         Perform dynamic analyses to determine loads originating from safety valve opening, steam turbine trip, or other dynamic events

         Create specifications, lists, requisitions, and review quotes to support the procurement of pipe support material

         Communicate and coordinate with VPI's customer (or customer's representative) to ensure VPI's piping scope interfaces properly with the customer's piping scope

         Provide organized and well written reports to describe assumptions, steps taken, and results from work performed

         Provide leadership by learning, developing, and coordinating new techniques, standardizing procedures, and providing technical instruction and mentoring to department staff

         Participate in project team and client meetings, as needed

         Follow all company and department ISO procedures and work instructions

         Perform other duties as assigned

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Requirements

         Bachelor of Science in an engineering related field with emphasis on statics, dynamics, stress analysis and/or Finite Element Analysis

         Two years of experience in Heat Recovery Steam Generators or other related piping experience preferred

         Experience in operating Caesar II or AutoPipe piping analysis software preferred

         Proficiency with Microsoft Excel

         Prior knowledge of ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Codes, with an emphasis on B31.1 is preferred

         Good communication skills and ability to work well in a team environment

To provide greater transparency to candidates, we include base pay ranges for all US-based job postings that encompass all potential locations and levels for the open position.  Our base pay ranges are set based on the function, discipline, level and regional location and are benchmarked against companies in the same or similar industry.  Final offers may vary based on multiple factors, including education, depth and relevance of work experience, relevant licenses and certifications, and may vary from the amounts listed in the job posting.

The base pay range for this Pipe Stress Engineer role is $75,000 - $95,000 annually.