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Zachry Group

Engineer I Stress Analyst

Zachry Group, Downers Grove, Illinois, United States, 60516

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Job Description Zachry Group

is currently accepting applications for the

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.

Overview The Stress Engineer I applies engineering analysis and design methods to piping systems, ensuring compliance with codes and client standards while supporting project execution in a team environment.

Responsibilities

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.

Communicate information and ideas clearly, verbally and in writing.

Manage project schedules and budgets and provide weekly reports communicating project status, issues, and needs.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.

0–3 years of 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 motivated 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.

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 vessels and B31.1 and B31.3 piping codes.

Knowledge of 3D modeling, CAD 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 visit client plant facilities in the field. On client sites, there will be construction activities with moderate to high noise levels. Job sites may include light to heavy equipment, materials, and tools, with 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 I position. 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 Group

is dedicated to providing a Safe and Drug Free work environment; and is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Construction

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