Senior Piping Stress Engineer

Company Description

Tetranex Solutions is an Alberta-based, full-discipline engineering and procurement company focused on client service and quality execution. Headquartered in Calgary, with additional offices in Grande Prairie and Lethbridge, Tetranex has built a strong reputation for delivering outstanding engineering and procurement services while maintaining lasting relationships with our clients. With extensive experience across a variety of industries, our team has a proven track record of adapting to our clients' unique needs and project requirements.

As an Englobe company, Tetranex combines the agility and client-focused approach of a local engineering firm with the strength and resources of one of Canada's leading engineering and environmental services organizations.

With a mission statement of "People Focused, Quality Driven," Tetranex understands that the key to building a successful and reputable company lies with the people who work within it. Our workplace offers an enjoyable atmosphere supported by an intentional commitment to work-life balance. Combined with an open-door policy, regardless of experience or role, Tetranex fosters a collaborative "think tank" environment where mentorship, innovation, and continuous learning are encouraged.

Our goal is to grow as industry leaders. To achieve that goal, Tetranex seeks to employ people who share our commitment to quality, collaboration, and exceptional client service.

Position Description

Currently, Tetranex is seeking a Full-time Senior Piping Stress Engineer to join our team as an employee or contractor, supporting a variety of oil and gas projects, including well pads and industrial facilities.

The successful candidate will be responsible for performing and reviewing piping and pipeline stress analyses, developing piping support requirements and providing technical solutions to complex piping design challenges. Working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, this individual will contribute throughout the engineering lifecycle, from initial design and analysis through detailed engineering and construction support.

Responsibilities

• Perform and review piping and pipeline stress analyses for critical systems using CAESAR II, evaluating applicable sustained, thermal, occasional, hydrotest, and dynamic loading conditions to ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards, and project requirements.
• Identify stress-critical lines and establish stress analysis systems based on P&IDs, line lists, and project design documentation.
• Evaluate piping system flexibility and response to operating conditions, including thermal expansion, pressure changes, equipment movement, and external forces.
• Prepare, review, and document engineering calculations, stress analysis reports, load reports, and supporting technical documentation in accordance with corporate quality standards.
• Establish piping support requirements for critical and non-critical lines, including the design and evaluation of specialized pipe supports and support arrangements.
• Perform local stress and finite element analyses using tools such as NozzlePRO to evaluate equipment connections, tank and vessel nozzles, and other areas subject to localized loading.
• Assess and specify spring hangers, expansion joints, rigid elements, and other specialized piping components as required.
• Coordinate piping support loads and equipment load information with civil/structural and mechanical engineering teams, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of information issued for design.
• Review piping layouts, isometrics, equipment drawings, vendor documentation, and stress analysis input data to identify potential design issues and develop practical, cost-effective solutions in coordination with piping design and other engineering disciplines.
• Prepare technical specifications, data sheets, material requisitions, and technical bid evaluations for spring supports, expansion joints, and other specialty piping items as required.
• Participate in design reviews and collaborate with project managers, discipline leads, designers, and clients to resolve technical issues and ensure designs meet project requirements.
• Provide piping stress engineering support throughout the project lifecycle, including troubleshooting field issues during fabrication, construction, and commissioning and recommending appropriate design modifications.
• Contribute to project planning, engineering hour estimates, scheduling, and progress reporting to support project budgets and delivery timelines.
• Review engineering deliverables for technical accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client specifications.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and other team members, supporting knowledge sharing and the development of internal piping stress engineering capabilities.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Current Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation with APEGA in Alberta.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in piping stress analysis and piping/pipeline engineering, preferably within the oil and gas industry.
• Strong hands-on experience using CAESAR II for piping and pipeline stress analysis, including the ability to independently develop, assess, and review stress models and calculation reports.
• Knowledge of applicable piping codes, standards, and regulatory requirements, including ASME B31.3, CSA Z662, and relevant ABSA requirements, as applicable to the project scope.
• Demonstrated experience evaluating piping loads, designing pipe supports, and establishing support requirements for critical and non-critical piping systems.
• Experience evaluating equipment nozzle loads and localized piping stresses. Familiarity with NozzlePRO or other finite element analysis software is considered an asset.
• Strong understanding of piping system flexibility, thermal expansion, sustained and occasional loading, spring supports, expansion joints, and pressure safety valve reaction forces.
• Experience coordinating piping loads and engineering deliverables with civil/structural, mechanical, process, and other project disciplines.
• Experience with oil sands facilities, SAGD projects, well pads, pipelines, gas plants, or similar industrial facilities is considered an asset.
• Experience supporting EPC/EPCM projects across multiple phases, from conceptual engineering through detailed design and project execution.
• Previous experience providing technical guidance or mentoring junior engineers is considered an asset.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail and commitment to engineering quality.
• Experience in a technical leadership or lead role is considered an asset.
  
  

The Tetranex Experience

At Tetranex, we offer a collaborative and engaging work environment where our people can contribute to meaningful projects, expand their skills, and grow professionally. The Tetranex experience includes:

• Challenging projects of varying sizes, scopes, durations, and applications.
• Opportunities to contribute to multiple facets of projects and gain an understanding of the bigger picture.
• Flexible work hours to accommodate commuting and scheduling needs.
• Regular company-wide social events.
• An employee-operated Social Club.
• A smaller-company feel with an enjoyable, collaborative culture and opportunities to gain experience across multiple areas.
• Competitive compensation.
  
  

Additional Employee Benefits And Programs

In addition to the Tetranex experience, eligible employees have access to:

• Mentorship and employee development planning.
• Semi-annual performance reviews focused on career development and training opportunities.
• Comprehensive employee benefits package.
• RRSP matching contribution program.
• Paid time off, including personal and sick time.
• Vacation entitlement based on years of industry experience.
  
  

If what Tetranex offers appeals to what you are looking for and you have the required experience outlined above, we look forward to reviewing your application.