Title:

Piping Stress Engineer

KBR's Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) group is looking for Piping Stress Engineers to support the design and delivery of critical offshore oil & gas, LNG, and process platform projects worldwide. The role focuses on advanced detailed engineering activities for piping systems across WHP, fixed platforms, FPSO, and LNG facilities.

We are seeking an experienced Piping Stress Engineer with strong capabilities in performing detailed stress analysis to ensure all potential loading conditions on piping systems are thoroughly evaluated and addressed within the design framework. The role requires detailed engineering expertise, interdisciplinary coordination, and the use of industry-standard tools to ensure piping systems comply with safety, performance, and regulatory requirements.

....Job Location - Chennai/Bangalore....

Responsibilities:

Perform piping stress analysis and flexibility calculations for various operating and load conditions
Review and provide inputs to plant layout, including load coordination with other disciplines
Develop and review piping mechanical specifications and special studies
Prepare calculations, drawings, and datasheets for Special Piping (SP) items
Develop SP item requisition worksheets and technical documentation
Design and develop pipe support systems, including support drawings, locations, and requisition worksheets
Perform advanced stress analysis including fatigue, blast, hog and sag (FPSO), and other structural considerations
Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and project specifications
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams for integrated engineering execution
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers

Qualifications:

Required:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
7-20 years of experience in piping stress analysis for offshore projects (WHP, Fixed Platforms, FPSO, LNG)
Strong expertise in Caesar II for piping flexibility analysis
Experience in support selection, design, and special support drawing development
Knowledge of Navis Model / Review / Reality tools
Strong understanding of fatigue, blast analysis, and FPSO structural considerations (hog/sag)
Experience in multicenter project execution and offshore project environments
Good communication skills and ability to work independently and within teams
Proven ability to guide and mentor junior engineers

Preferred:

Knowledge of AIV (Acoustic Induced Vibration) / FIV (Flow Induced Vibration)
Experience in PML macro development
Experience working on Shell DEP, Qatar Petroleum (QP), or other Middle East project

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