Engineer I Stress Analyst

Zachry Group is currently accepting applications for Stress Engineer I for our Downers Grove (Chicago) Design Center Office location. This is a great opportunity to get involved in some interesting and challenging design projects.

• Review and analyze piping systems and components for thermal flexibility vibration supports and other factors.

• Ensure piping systems conform to applicable codes and client standards.

• Perform ASME B31.1 and ASME B31.3 formal stress analysis using CAESAR II software.

• Work with piping designers to optimize pipe routing on piping design including specifying required pipe supports.

• Specify engineered support equipment such as expansion bellows spring cans constant tension hangars snubbers and engineered piping supports including detailed review of vendor equipment design documents.

• Prescribe and evaluate piping loads on process equipment nozzles including ASME pressure vessels as well as on engineered and standard support steel.

• Prepare formal stress evaluation reports.

• Perform field surveys to collect the required field data and assist with interpretation of engineering drawings and specifications in the field.

• Attend client vendor and internal team meetings.

• Ability to clearly communicate information and ideas verbally and in writing.

• Manage project schedules and budgets as well as provide weekly reports communicating project status issues and needs.

• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• 03-year experience in mechanical engineering with understanding of stress analysis and system flexibility.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to prepare design concepts technical documents and drawing checks.

• Strong communication skills required to provide effective inter-discipline client vendor and construction coordination on projects.

• Must be organized self-directed able to prioritize and multi-task highly motived with ability to work in an interactive team environment and take directions from others.

• Willingness to travel and work in office and field environments.

• Commitment to safety quality responsibility high work standards and initiatives.

Salary/Pay Rate:

In accordance with Illinois Equal Pay Act the expected salary range for this Illinois position Stress Engineer Iis between $75400.00 and $106163.20 annually. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience geographic location and other job-related factors as permitted by law.

Benefits:

This position Stress Engineer I is eligible for participation in Zachrys Total Employee Rewards Program which includes medical dental vision life insurance disability coverage and other ancillary benefits. This position is also eligible for participation in the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• EIT (Registered Engineer in Training).

• Field plant experience.

• Experience in the petrochemical oil/gas chemical and/or power industry.

• Previous experience with material properties stress analysis or stress analysis concepts.

• Experience working with ASME Section I and VIII pressure vessel and B31.1 and B31.3 piping codes.

• Knowledge of 3D modeling CADD programs and 2D design.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Employee will be required to communicate in person via telephone email use of arm/hand steadiness manual dexterity finger dexterity multi limb coordination oral expression and comprehension. May be required to lift carry and move objects safely.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Employee will work in an office environment and possibly called upon to visit client plant facilities in the field. On client sites there will be construction activities with noise levels that will be moderate to high. Job sites may contain the following: light to heavy equipment vehicles small to large equipment materials communication equipment and tools people standing walking sitting signaling and talking. Noise levels vary and may include bells whistles and alarms.

The above description covers the fundamental responsibilities of the Stress Engineer Iposition. It shall not be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous incidental or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day.

Zachry Groupis dedicated in providing a Safe and Drug Free work environment; and is an Equal Opportunity Employer