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Smurfit Westrock Company

Pressure Vessel and Mechanical Integrity Engineer OPPORTUNITY SUMMARY: As the Pressure Vessel ... Support capital projects and facility modifications by ensuring pressure equipment designs meet ...

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Project Engineer III - Pressure Vessel

Addison, TX · On-site

$74K - $101K/yr

Evaluate and approve structural designs as necessary * Perform analytical calculations to ensure ... Pressure Vessel Design * Project Execution * Experience interfacing with marketing, sales ...

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Smurfit-Westrock

Pressure Vessel and Mechanical Integrity Engineer Locations Employment Type Full Time Date Posted ... Support capital projects and facility modifications by ensuring pressure equipment designs meet ...

WestRock Company

Pressure Vessel and Mechanical Integrity Engineer Locations Employment Type Full Time Date Posted ... Support capital projects and facility modifications by ensuring pressure equipment designs meet ...

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Project Engineer II - Pressure Vessel

Addison, TX · On-site

$74K - $101K/yr

... designs Create and review technical datasheets, including regular and ISF formats Review general ... Pressure Vessel Design * Project Execution * Experience interfacing with marketing, sales ...

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What is a pressure vessel designer?

Pressure Vessel Designers are specialized engineers or draftsmen who design vessels, tanks, and containers that hold gases or liquids at high pressures. They ensure that these vessels are structurally sound, safe, and compliant with industry codes such as ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. Their work includes creating detailed drawings, selecting appropriate materials, and considering factors like pressure, temperature, and corrosion. Pressure Vessel Designers often collaborate with engineers and manufacturers to bring their designs to production while maintaining safety and regulatory standards.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a pressure vessel designer?

To thrive as a Pressure Vessel Designer, you need a solid understanding of mechanical engineering principles, knowledge of relevant codes (such as ASME BPVC), and experience with pressure vessel design calculations. Proficiency in CAD software (like AutoCAD or SolidWorks), finite element analysis tools, and familiarity with design standards and certification processes are typically required. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and effective communication help ensure accuracy and collaboration with engineering teams and clients. These skills and qualifications are crucial for designing safe, code-compliant vessels that meet project requirements and industry standards.

What are some typical challenges faced by pressure vessel designers during the project lifecycle?

Pressure Vessel Designers often encounter challenges such as adhering to strict industry codes and safety standards, managing complex calculations for pressure ratings, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compatibility with piping and structural systems. They must also stay updated on evolving regulations and materials, which can affect design specifications. Effective communication with engineers, fabricators, and inspectors is crucial to resolve design issues and ensure the vessel's manufacturability and compliance.

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

AspectPressure Vessel DesignerMechanical Engineer
CredentialsASME certifications, engineering degreeEngineering degree, often PE license
Work EnvironmentDesign firms, manufacturing, oil & gasVarious industries including manufacturing, aerospace
Industry UsageSpecialized in pressure vessel designBroader engineering roles

Pressure Vessel Designers focus specifically on designing pressure vessels, ensuring compliance with safety standards. Mechanical Engineers have a broader scope, working on various mechanical systems beyond pressure vessels. While both roles require engineering credentials and often work in similar industries, Pressure Vessel Designers specialize in pressure-related equipment, whereas Mechanical Engineers may work on diverse projects.

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Pressure Vessel Drafter

Kingsport, TN • On-site

Hargrove Engineers and Constructors
Industrial Automation Equipment Manufacturing • 51 - 200 employees
Learn more about Hargrove Engineers and Constructorsexternal

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

What You'll Be Doing
Job Scope: The Pressure Vessel Drafter position will support the client's Pressure Vessel Design Team to generate technical drawings for the fabrication and repair of pressure vessels and storage tanks for manufacturing facilities worldwide. Projects will range from small, fast-paced maintenance requests to large, long-range capital projects, and discovery and study job projects using MicroStation CAD software.
Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
  • Create technical drawings and design layouts for pressure vessels and related equipment
  • Creating accurate views, sections, dimensions, and bills of materials, while collaborating with
  • Engineering to ensure design compliance
  • Convert concepts from Engineers and Designers into fabrication quality drawings
  • Convert vendor drawings into standard site format vessel drawings
  • Update existing drawings to reflect changes and repairs as directed by Engineers and Designers
  • Collaborate with Vessel Engineers, Designers, Fabricators, and Shop Planners to address design
  • issues to ensure drawings meet vessel code requirements.

Ideal Background
Education: Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Computer-Aided Drafting is required.
Certification: Certification is not required at this level.
Experience: This position requires 4+ years of relevant industrial experience in mechanical/piping drafting and design.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Knowledge and application of piping materials.
  • Design of less complex process and utility piping systems.
  • Knowledge and application of piping supports and restraints.
  • Flexibility analysis of piping system.
  • Knowledge of manual valve sizing, use and application
  • Drafting of P&ID's and GA's.
  • Design of piping limited specific equipment and inline instrumentation arrangements such as pump suctions and discharges, tanks, control valve stations, etc
  • Familiarity with specifications and installation details of construction bulk materials and equipment.
  • Ability to create accurate mechanical/piping installation documents from the information found on vendor equipment drawings.
  • Knowledge and understanding of work flow/information flow between disciplines.
  • Knowledge and understanding of schedule constraints and information requirements for the production of all mechanical/piping deliverables.
  • Ability to accurately estimate completion of assigned tasks.
  • Knowledge and application of company engineering design and CAD drafting standards.
  • Working knowledge of 2D AutoCAD and Microstation.
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
  • Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Good presentation skills.
  • Virtual team skills and cross divisional relationships continue to develop, and providing interoffice execution support under general supervision.

Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.

Hargrove Culture
We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a "team mentality" so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.
Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.
As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

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