Intermediate Piping Stress Engineer
The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is adding an Intermediate Piping Stress Engineer to our Mechanical Engineering team based in Calgary, AB.
Why Tetra Tech:
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For nearly 60 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.
Our office specializes in small to mid-sized projects for clients across Canada. The types of clients we work for include:
- Heavy Industrial Facilities
- Pipelines and Refineries
- Mining and Mineral Processing
- Municipal & Utilities
- Water Treatment
Your Impact:
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Your Role:
- Perform static and dynamic stress analysis of piping systems for facilities including refineries, pipelines, power generation, and slurry transportation systems.
- Complete piping flexibility assessments and pipe support design/specification, including guides, spring hangers, snubbers, anchors, and expansion joints.
- Perform pipeline sizing, wall thickness calculations, and engineering assessments including hot tap evaluations.
- Prepare and review piping stress deliverables including calculations, specifications, technical reports, and regulatory submission packages.
- Design and specify piping components and pipe support systems in accordance with project and client requirements.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering and design teams to support successful project execution and resolve technical issues.
- Support project scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives for assigned work.
- Participate in client meetings, site visits, field reviews, and project coordination activities as required.
- Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
- Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness.
- Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
Additional duties as required.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registered in Alberta and/or British Columbia, or eligible for registration.
- 5+ years of experience in piping stress analysis and pipeline/piping system design within an industrial consulting engineering environment.
- Proficiency with piping stress analysis software such as CAESAR II and/or AutoPIPE.
- Strong working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards including ASME, CSA, API, ASTM, and NFPA.
- Experience preparing registration packages for piping and pressure vessel systems for provincial safety authorities, including ABSA and/or BCSA.
- Experience performing hot tap calculations for piping, tanks, and pressure vessels.
- Experience with pressure vessel design and evaluation software such as PV Elite and CodeCalc is considered an asset.
- Familiarity with finite element analysis (FEA) software such as NozzlePRO or FE-Pipe is considered an asset.
- Practical knowledge of piping systems, supports, installation, and field execution activities.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with both clients and internal project teams.
- Willingness and ability to travel as needed.
Life at Tetra Tech:
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
- Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits, available on day one of employment.
- Merit-based financial rewards.
- We have embraced a hybrid culture. Work remote and at our great office location, right in the heart of downtown Calgary.
- Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
- Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
- Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. Our 25,000 employees work together to provide clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Tetra Tech may use AI-enabled tools to screen, assess, and assist in selecting applicants for this position based on job-related criteria. However, a human decision-maker will decide who moves forward throughout every stage of the hiring process.
We invite applications from all interested parties.
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