Senior Piping Stress Engineer

Location: Newark, DE (Hybrid – minimum 3 days onsite)

Duration: Long-term contract

Position Overview

The Senior Piping Stress Engineer functions as a technical specialist and recognized authority in piping stress analysis and piping engineering. This role involves making high-level recommendations, resolving complex technical challenges, and serving as an advisor within the organization. The engineer contributes directly to project value through leadership, technical expertise, and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Piping Stress & Flexibility Analysis

• Identify piping systems requiring analysis or review.
• Conduct formal stress analyses per ASME B31.1 and ASME B31.3, including pressure, thermal, and vibration evaluations.
• Perform informal stress reviews using applicable code criteria.
• Analyze vibration issues and support system behavior.
• Evaluate specialty piping items such as spring cans, hoses, and expansion joints.
  
  

Engineering & Design Collaboration

• Develop specifications in coordination with piping designers and process engineers.
• Prepare RFQs and collaborate with procurement teams.
• Review and evaluate vendor proposals for technical compliance.
• Select standard and engineered pipe supports and communicate design requirements to piping designers.
• Oversee development of engineered supports such as spring cans and snubbers.
  
  

Project Execution & Oversight

• Participate in comprehensive piping reviews for isometrics, supports, and specialty components prior to construction release.
• Prepare work-hour estimates for piping flexibility, supports, and specialty items at all project stages.
• Ensure quality, budget, and schedule adherence for assigned piping engineering tasks.
• Potentially lead engineering teams across multiple projects.
• Coordinate work effectively in a multi-office environment.
  
  

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum 10 years of piping engineering experience within chemical or industrial sectors
• Junior-level candidates may also be considered with relevant experience.
• Proficiency with pipe stress analysis and FEA tools
• Caesar II and NozzlePRO strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of ASME B31.1 and ASME B31.3
• Experience navigating 3D models (e.g., Navisworks)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
• Ability to travel and work at client sites as needed

Preferred

• Experience with AutoCAD
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
  
  

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.