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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

Decarbonization - Energy Transition - Sustainability

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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