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As of Sep 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for 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 a piping stress engineer?

A Piping Stress Engineer is responsible for analyzing and ensuring the structural integrity of piping systems in various industries, such as oil and gas, power plants, and chemical processing. They use engineering principles and software tools like CAESAR II to evaluate stresses, flexibility, and loads caused by thermal expansion, pressure, vibrations, and external forces. Their role is crucial in preventing failures, ensuring safety, and complying with industry codes and standards like ASME B31.3. They collaborate with piping designers, structural engineers, and project managers to optimize system design and performance.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a piping stress engineer?

To excel as a Piping Stress Engineer, you typically need a background in mechanical or civil engineering, a solid grasp of pipe stress analysis principles, and industry knowledge of relevant codes such as ASME or EN standards. Proficiency with engineering software like CAESAR II, AutoPIPE, or ANSYS, along with familiarity with 3D modeling tools, is often required, and certification such as Professional Engineer (PE) can be an advantage. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills are highly valued, as is the ability to collaborate in multidisciplinary teams. These skills and qualifications are vital to ensuring the safe design and integrity of piping systems in complex industrial environments.

What are the main challenges a piping stress engineer faces in day-to-day work?

A Piping Stress Engineer often encounters the challenge of balancing safety and regulatory compliance with practical design constraints, which may include tight project timelines or space limitations within a plant. They must carefully analyze how thermal expansion, pressure, and external forces impact piping systems to prevent failures or operational issues. Collaboration with piping designers, civil engineers, and project managers is essential to solve interdisciplinary problems and integrate piping solutions into broader plant designs. Staying updated with evolving codes and industry standards also adds complexity to the role, but helps ensure high-quality, safe engineering outcomes.

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Infographic showing various Piping Stress Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $138,562 per year, or $66.6 per hour.

Senior Piping Stress Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy

Augusta, GA • On-site

$84K - $129K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago

Sargent & Lundy rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 10 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

123rd of 451 rated engineering

Job description

Description
Piping Engineering & Analysis Synopsis
The Piping Engineering & Analysis discipline performs evaluations for piping systems in accordance with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, ASME B31.1, ASME B31.7, and other codes as applicable to the specific evaluation being performed. The Piping Engineering & Analysis discipline also performs the following specialty topics.
  • Vibration monitoring and analysis to evaluate system operational vibrations associated with plant modifications and operating events, and to provide vibration prevention and mitigation solutions and designs.
  • Evaluation of hydraulic transients, evaluation of piping systems for thermal stratification effects, operability evaluations, and qualification of piping for hydrodynamic loads.
  • Pipe rupture evaluations, evaluation of pipe wall thinning due to flow accelerated corrosion (FAC) or microbiological induced corrosion (MIC), and pipe flaw evaluations.

Position Specific Details
Provides senior-level technical support by performing a variety of engineering tasks such as preparing and reviewing calculations and designs of a complex nature. On a task basis, is responsible for the preparation and completion of discipline engineering designs that are responsive to project needs. Monitors the work of assigned staff to ensure requirements are met.
Senior-Level staff support engineering design projects with the following responsibilities:
  • Prepares and reviews complex calculations.
  • Reviews simple system/structural designs and prepares complex system designs.
  • Prepares documented design input for drawing production (i.e., P&IDs and Master Diagrams). Reviews design input for simple system/structures. Performs engineering review of drawings.
  • Prepares and reviews equipment specifications. Prepares material specifications.
  • Prepares bid evaluations for systems and larger components. Prepares calculations to support economic evaluations. Solicits data from vendors.
  • Prepares and reviews simple reports/studies.
  • Develops single-discipline/simple-scope project budgets, schedules, and project work plans. Monitors own work to ensure it is completed within budget and on schedule.
  • Provides single-discipline input to simple proposals.
  • Uses effective written and oral communication skills to convey information to project team members and managers. Presents written technical information in a clear and concise manner in all deliverables.
  • Prepares reports and deliverables that are clearly understood and meet client requirements. Communicates clearly in meetings with client, and summarizes meeting notes in a clear and timely manner.

This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week.
Qualifications
We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
Required Skills and Experience:
  • BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Aerospace, or Structural/Civil Engineering, from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program, with an emphasis in solid mechanics, structural analysis, theory of elasticity, metallurgy, and finite element analysis
  • 5 or more years of relevant experience
  • Must have knowledge of ASME B31.1 and ASME B&PV Section III piping codes
  • Knowledge of the design, selection, and application of pipe supporting elements
  • Working knowledge of commercially available piping products and their application
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Valued but Not Required Skills and Experience:
  • P.E. license
  • Working knowledge of commercially available piping products and their application
  • The ability to navigate a 3D CAD model
  • Experience with AutoPIPE or PIPESTRESS software
  • Knowledge of gas dynamics and hydraulic transients
  • Knowledge of pipe condition assessment
  • Experience with ANSYS Workbench and Mechanical ADP

AI & Automation at Sargent & Lundy
In this role, we expect people to be willing or able to lead others who use modern tools:
  • You are expected to lead others in taking engineering problems from issue to solution by setting expectations for using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs.
  • Leaders in these roles often direct automation and process-improvement work, for example, how teams automate calculations, summarize technical documents, or generate design documentation and guiding when and how AI or agentic AI tools are used while ensuring results are checked.
  • Overseeing engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, with review of automated outputs, is valued but not required.
  • We also value additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other experience in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that enables effective oversight of automation and agentic AI-enabled engineering workflows.

Award-Winning Benefits
At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.
Health & WellnessFinancial BenefitsWork-Life Balance
  • Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Life & Accident Insurance
  • Disability Coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Back-Up Daycare
  • FSA & HSA
  • 401(k)
  • Pre-Tax Commuter Account
  • Merit Scholarship Program
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Corporate Charitable Giving Program
  • Tuition Assistance
  • First Professional Licensure Bonus
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Bereavement Leave
  • Flexible Work Arrangements

Compensation Range
$84,762 - $129,498
Transparency Statement
Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.
About This Business Unit
Join Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group and be part of a team driving the future of clean, carbon-free energy. Since 1954, we've been a trusted leader in nuclear engineering, design, and licensing, with expertise spanning small modular reactors (SMRs), advanced reactor technology (ART), and first-of-a-kind commercial reactor restart projects. Our work supports life extensions and digital modernization of existing nuclear plants, coal-to-nuclear conversion initiatives with the Department of State, and international nuclear new-build projects. With a commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability, we provide cutting-edge solutions that power communities worldwide while reducing emissions. Shape the future of global energy with us!
Equal Opportunity
Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.

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Sargent & Lundy is one of the most experienced full-service architect-engineering firms in the world. Founded in 1891, the firm is a global leader in power and energy with expertise in grid modernization, renewable energy, energy storage, nuclear power, and fossil fuels. Sargent & Lundy delivers comprehensive project services--from consulting, design and implementation to construction management, commissioning and operations/maintenance--with an emphasis on quality and safety. The firm serves public and private sector clients in the power and energy, gas distribution, industrial, and government sectors.

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Civil engineering construction

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Chicago, IL, US

Year founded

1891

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