PIPING STRESS ENGINEER

The Piping Stress Engineer is responsible for performing detailed pipe stress analysis to
ensure piping systems meet flexibility, safety, code compliance, and reliability
requirements. The role involves working closely with piping layout, mechanical, process,
civil/structural, and construction teams to deliver technically sound engineering solutions.
The Piping Stress Engineer also ensures timely completion of deliverables within project
schedule and cost constraints.
 

Key Responsibilities
Piping Stress–Specific Responsibilities
 Develop and maintain project pipe stress specification and related technical
documentation.
 Perform detailed pipe stress analysis using tools such as CAESAR II / AutoPIPE.
 Identify and evaluate loads on equipment nozzles, supports, flanges, relief valves/lines
and any other critical components.
 Review and define piping support requirements including spring hangers, shock
absorbers, and special supports.
 Prepare calculations including calculations for pressure, pipe wall thickness, branch
reinforcement, pipe supports and attachments to meet code requirements.