Sr. Pipeline Stress Engineer

Seeking a Sr. Pipeline Stress Engineer to lead advanced pipe stress analysis and code-compliant design support for aboveground natural gas piping systems in San Diego, CA (onsite).

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced pipe stress analyses for aboveground natural gas and auxiliary piping systems
• Build and analyze piping models using CAESAR II
• Evaluate piping performance under thermal, pressure, seismic, wind, operational, settlement, and environmental loading conditions
• Assess piping flexibility, support requirements, expansion stresses, and equipment nozzle loads
• Produce engineering calculations, technical evaluations, and design recommendations
• Support design for safe, reliable, code-compliant gas transmission, distribution, and storage infrastructure
• Verify designs meet applicable industry codes, standards, and regulatory requirements
• Perform technical reviews of piping layouts, isometrics, and construction drawings
• Identify and recommend cost-effective design improvements while protecting system integrity and safety
• Coordinate with civil, structural, mechanical, and pipeline engineering teams
• Participate in design reviews, hazard assessments, and constructability evaluations
• Provide technical support during procurement, construction, and commissioning as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or closely related engineering discipline
• Active CA Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• 10+ years of relevant pipeline or piping engineering experience
• Demonstrated experience performing pipe stress analysis for natural gas facilities and pipeline infrastructure
• Direct experience supporting engineering design and analysis of:
  • Facility piping systems
  • Meter Set Assemblies (MSAs)
  • Regulator stations
  • Pipeline bridge crossings
  • Blowoff assemblies
  • Compressor or storage facility piping
  • Gas transmission and distribution infrastructure
• Experience with utility, gas transmission, or energy infrastructure projects
• Proficiency with CAESAR II pipe stress modeling software required
• Strong understanding of piping flexibility and stress analysis principles
• Experience interpreting and applying applicable pipeline and piping design codes and standards
• Experience preparing engineering calculations, technical reports, and design documentation

Technology

• CAESAR II

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: USD 130,000 - 160,000 per yearly
• Medical, dental, and supplemental insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid Life & AD&D
• Company paid Disability
• 401K Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Life insurance
• Professional development and advancement opportunities