Senior Pipe Stress Engineer

Senior Pipe Stress Engineer

Play an integral role in Worleys Mechanical Engineering Pipeline Systems team helping deliver the critical infrastructure that supports energy chemicals resources and emerging energy markets. As the demand for reliable efficient and sustainable pipeline infrastructure continues to grow you will provide advanced mechanical engineering and pipe stress expertise that supports the safe design and successful execution of complex projects across North America.

Join a highly experienced mechanical engineering team that supports a broad portfolio of pipeline midstream compression facilities and energy transition projects. This role offers the opportunity to influence project outcomes from concept development through commissioning solve complex technical challenges and serve as a trusted advisor to customers and project teams. Through technical excellence collaboration and innovation you will help deliver safe reliable and cost-effective engineering solutions that create long-term value for our customers.

Purpose of the role

As a Senior Pipe Stress Engineer you will provide advanced pipe stress analysis and mechanical engineering expertise to support Worley and its customers across a variety of pipeline and facilities projects. As a key member of the Mechanical Engineering group you will lead the development and execution of piping flexibility vibration and mechanical integrity solutions that ensure safe reliable and code-compliant infrastructure.

Working closely with mechanical piping civil structural process and project management teams you will help deliver integrated engineering solutions that support project execution operational excellence and customer addition to performing complex technical analyses you will provide technical leadership and mentorship while contributing to the continued growth of Worleys Pipeline Systems business.

Location: Denver Colorado

This position is based in Denver and will support a hybrid work environment that combines office collaboration customer engagement and project support activities.

You will be responsible for

• Providing technical leadership in pipe stress analysis piping flexibility assessments vibration engineering and mechanical design activities.
• Performing and leading advanced pipe stress analyses piping flexibility evaluations code compliance assessments and pipe stress deliverables utilizing CAESAR II.
• Leading mechanical engineering activities on multidisciplinary projects while ensuring alignment with project objectives schedules budgets and customer requirements.
• Delivering mechanical engineering services that meet Worley customer and regulatory requirements while maintaining high standards of safety and quality.
• Leading vibration engineering assessments root cause investigations and mitigation solutions for Acoustic-Induced Vibration (AIV) Flow-Induced Vibration (FIV) pulsation and mechanically induced vibration issues.
• Applying Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis to evaluate system performance and support engineering decision-making.
• Developing robust practical and code-compliant vibration mitigation and mechanical integrity solutions.
• Supporting facility and pipeline projects throughout design procurement construction commissioning and operational phases.
• Preparing engineering calculations technical reports specifications requisitions technical bid evaluations and procurement documentation.
• Contributing to project proposals estimates schedules execution strategies and customer presentations.
• Identifying scope changes technical risks and opportunities for improvement throughout project execution.
• Collaborating with piping process structural civil electrical instrumentation and project management teams to deliver integrated engineering solutions.
• Providing mentorship coaching and technical guidance to junior engineers and designers within the Mechanical Engineering group.
• Maintaining strong customer relationships through clear communication technical credibility and responsive project support.
• Supporting Worleys commitment to health safety environmental stewardship quality and continuous improvement.

What youll bring to the role

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline from an accredited university.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in pipe stress analysis mechanical engineering and infrastructure project delivery.
• Demonstrated experience supporting pipeline oil and gas energy industrial or related EPC projects.
• Advanced proficiency in pipe stress analysis using CAESAR II.
• Strong working knowledge of ASME B31.3 and related piping design and stress analysis standards.
• Experience evaluating vibration-related issues including Acoustic-Induced Vibration (AIV) Flow-Induced Vibration (FIV) mechanically induced vibration and pulsation concerns.
• Familiarity with relevant industry codes and standards including Energy Institute guidelines ASME Section VIII API 579 API 610 API 618 and API 674.
• Knowledge of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) applications and analysis techniques.
• Familiarity with metallurgy material selection and piping specifications.
• Experience developing or reviewing pipe specifications is considered an asset.
• Working knowledge of engineering design software such as AutoCAD CadWorx Revit and related design tools.
• Proven ability to lead mechanical and piping engineering activities within multidisciplinary project environments.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and engineering judgment skills with demonstrated experience investigating complex operational and vibration-related issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively engage customers contractors project teams and leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and support junior engineering personnel.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining technical quality and project commitments.
• Commitment to safety quality innovation and continuous professional development.

Compensation for Colorado applicants:

• Salary Range is $135252 - $198900
• Benefits: Feel the energy at Worley with access to a range of benefits including: paid-time off holiday pay (usually 8 per year in the US) and eligibility to participate in the medical life dental and vision insurance plans as well as 401K plan.

Application of the pay band: Variation in salary is determined by factors such as the candidates qualifications relevant years of experience geographic location internal pay equity and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Apply today

If you are looking to apply your expertise in pipe stress analysis vibration engineering and mechanical design on challenging and high-impact projects we want to hear from you.

At Worley you will work alongside industry-leading experts on complex pipeline facilities and energy infrastructure projects that support customers across North America. This role offers the opportunity to solve complex technical challenges influence major project outcomes and contribute to the delivery of safe reliable and sustainable engineering solutions. Whether your ambition is to deepen your technical specialization or expand your leadership responsibilities Worley provides the platform to support your continued growth and success.

About Us

Worley is a global company of energy chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting engineering procurement and construction across the project lifecycle with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet todays needs and transition to more sustainable solutions. Join us and help drive innovation and sustainability in our projects.

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging connection and innovation. Were building a diverse inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong can be themselves and are heard.

And were not just talking about it; were doing it. Were reskilling our people leveraging transferable skills and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in todays low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition theres a path for you here. And theres no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons explore diverse opportunities and be part of delivering sustainable change.

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