Senior Pipe Stress Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Pipe Stress Engineer to join our project team in Houston, TX.

Responsibilities:

Project Leadership

• Lead the full piping engineering scope for assigned projects, including coordination with international execution centers.
• Oversee all pipe stress analysis activities for both new projects and existing facility issues.
• Develop, manage, and enforce project schedules, budgets, and deliverable requirements.
• Monitor project progress and provide consistent reporting throughout execution.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineering teams, and clients to clarify objectives and define scope.
• Office location is Houston, TX.

Piping Design and Engineering

• Provide expert guidance on complex piping systems, applying sound engineering judgment and industry best practices.
• Review piping layouts, isometrics, and 3D models, including work produced by global offices.
• Ensure all designs comply with project specifications, applicable standards, and governing codes (ASME, API).
• Perform stress analysis, support material selection, and optimize pipe routing.
• Support procurement activities for piping components such as specialty items, supports, and valves.
• Oversee the checking and release of piping deliverables for downstream use.

Team Supervision

• Mentor, supervise, and support junior engineers and designers.
• Lead routine design reviews and ensure alignment across engineering disciplines.
• Promote a collaborative, efficient, and high-performing team culture.

Coordination and Communication

• Work closely with civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and process safety teams to ensure proper integration of piping systems.
• Review and approve vendor drawings and documentation.
• Participate in design reviews, HAZOP sessions, and project presentations.
• Respond to technical inquiries and manage design changes effectively.

Quality Assurance

• Implement quality control procedures and conduct periodic design audits.
• Confirm that all deliverables meet project requirements and regulatory expectations.
• Identify and address risks or issues that could affect project performance.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (preferred).
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in piping layout, design, and pipe stress analysis within the petrochemical sector, including at least 3 years in a leadership capacity.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with design review tools such as SmartPlant Review and Navisworks.
• Strong understanding of piping codes and standards (ASME, ANSI, API, PIP).
• Competence in material identification and selection.
• Extensive experience with Caesar II and preparation of pipe stress analysis reports for common piping systems.
• LNG project experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of AIV/FIV principles and screening methods is advantageous.
• Experience developing piping material class specifications is preferred.
• Familiarity with NDE and piping system testing requirements is preferred.
• Understanding of valve applications and specifications is preferred.

Leadership & Communication

• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor engineering teams.
• Strong communication, analytical, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills and capability to manage multiple priorities.

Additional Skills

• Familiarity with construction and installation practices.
• Understanding of project management fundamentals.
• Experience working on international projects or within multicultural teams is a plus.

About Novetus Engineering LLCNovetus is unsurpassed in our commitment to achieving our objectives as efficiently as possible. From a piping modification or pump upgrade project to helping to manage a multi-billion-dollar international development, Novetus will field the right team and the right systems to get the work done quickly and fit for the purpose. Novetus combines engineering workflow automation expertise with an experienced team of engineers and project managers to execute projects with exceptional efficiency. An engineering company focused on the oil, gas, and petrochemical industry, Novetus is based in Houston, Texas and is privately held.