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Lead Piping Stress Engineer KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process ...

Senior Piping Stress Engineer

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Model piping systems using stress software to verify piping flexibility, stability, and ... About you * B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering or similar degree from an ABET ...

Pipe Stress Engineer

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Essential Functions/Responsibilities Perform flexibility analyses for piping systems to ensure ... The base pay range for this Pipe Stress Engineer role is $75,000 - $95,000 annually.

Pipe Stress Engineer

Louisville, KY · On-site

$75K - $95K/yr

Essential Functions/Responsibilities Perform flexibility analyses for piping systems to ensure ... The base pay range for this Pipe Stress Engineer role is $75,000 - $95,000 annually.

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How much do full time piping stress engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time piping stress engineer in the United States is $138,562.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $103,000.00 and $161,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Piping Stress Engineer vs Piping Designer?

AspectFull Time Piping Stress EngineerPiping Designer
CredentialsBachelor's in Mechanical/Civil Engineering, certifications like PE or ASMEDiploma or technical certification in piping design or CAD
Work EnvironmentEngineering offices, project sites, stress analysis softwareDesign offices, CAD software, drafting environments
Industry UsageOil & gas, petrochemical, power plantsOil & gas, industrial plants, infrastructure projects

The Full Time Piping Stress Engineer focuses on analyzing and ensuring the integrity of piping systems under various conditions, requiring specialized stress analysis skills. In contrast, a Piping Designer primarily creates detailed piping layouts and drawings. While both roles work closely in piping projects, the stress engineer emphasizes analysis and safety, whereas the designer concentrates on design and drafting tasks.

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Lead Piping Stress Engineer

KBR

Newark, DE

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Title:

Lead Piping Stress Engineer

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.

KBR is looking for a LEAD PIPING STRESS ENGINEER under broad direction, functions as a technical specialist who makes decisions and recommendations regarding pipe stress analysis and pipe engineering. Negotiates critical and controversial issues with top-level engineers and designers of the organization. Performs advisory and consulting work for the organization as a recognized authority for piping stress analysis and pipe engineering. Job roles contribute directly to value creation.

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Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

  • Pipe Stress Analysis

    • Identification of pipes requiring review and/or analysis

    • Formal stress analysis in accordance with ASME B31.1 and B31.3 which may include analysis for pressure, thermal and vibration related issues

    • Informal review in accordance with ASME B31.1 and B31.3 pressure, weight and thermal analysis of piping systems, vibration analysis and piping support systems.

  • Specialty piping items such as spring cans, hoses, expansion joints

    • Development of specifications in cooperation with piping designers and process engineers

    • Development of requests for quotes in cooperation with procurement specialists

    • Evaluation of vendor quotes in cooperating with procurement specialists

  • Pipe supports

    • Selection of standard pipe supports for a project according to corporate and client requirements

    • Selection of specific pipe supports and communication of support to pipe designers for incorporation on piping design

    • Development of engineered pipe supports such as spring cans and snubbers

  • Assist in conducting piping reviews of all project isometrics, supports, and specialty items prior to issuing for construction to ensure that quality procedures were followed

  • Work hour estimates for pipe flexibility, support, and specialty piping items for proposals and all stages of projects

  • Will be responsible for the budget, schedule, and quality of the piping engineering work on assigned projects in cooperation with piping design leads

  • May lead a team of engineers on multiple independent projects.

  • Responsible for collaboration in a multi office environment

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

  • Minimum 10 years of applicable piping engineering experience within the chemical and industrial industries

  • Proficiency with pipe stress analysis and finite elements software (Caesar II and NozzlePro preferred) required

  • Familiarity with ASME B31.3 and B31.1

  • Experience in navigating 3D models with Navisworks

  • Experience in Microsoft (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc...) is required

  • Ability to travel and work at client sites is required

  • AutoCAD experience is a plus

  • Professional Engineer license is preferred but not mandatory

  • Physical Qualifications

  • Work may be required to be performed at client sites and may require exposure to ambient temperature extremes

  • Work may require using and wearing personal protective equipment such as fire-retardant clothing, hearing and eye protection, hard hat and steel-toed boots

  • Day-to-day physical requirements involve standard office activities including sitting/standing for extended periods of time, attending meetings, use of keyboard and mouse repetitively, lifting and carrying less than 20 lbs. frequently, etc.

  • Work may require moderate physical exertion including walking to operating areas and walking up stairs

    • May require walking the plant property

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KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.


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At KBR, we partner with government and industry clients to provide purposeful and comprehensive solutions with an emphasis on efficiency and safety. With a full portfolio of services, proprietary technologies and expertise, our employees are ready to handle projects and missions from planning and design to sustainability and maintenance. Whether at the bottom of the ocean or in outer space, our clients trust us to deliver the impossible on a daily basis.

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Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Houston, TX, US

Year founded

1998