Senior Stress Engineer

Company Description:

Northern Crescent Inc. is a privately owned, multi-disciplinary engineering firm based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Since 2010, the company has specialized in mechanical and metallurgical expertise for oil and gas facilities and pipeline clients, and has expanded to support chemical and fertilizer plants, as well as industrial and residential buildings. Recognized as Calgary’s experts in pipeline and piping stress, materials, and integrity, Northern Crescent delivers high-quality, efficient, and innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges. The firm supports all phases of project delivery, from concept and front-end engineering design through detailed engineering for both brownfield and new construction projects. Northern Crescent invests in training and process automation, providing clients with added value and project teams that are qualified and highly engaged.

Role Description:

The Senior Stress Engineer role is a full-time, on-site position based in Calgary, AB. This role is responsible for performing advanced stress and structural analyses on piping, pipeline, and related systems, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client specifications. Day-to-day tasks include the following.

• Perform pipe stress/flexibility analyses for aboveground piping systems in upstream and mid-stream facilities using Caesar II or AutoPIPE. Ensure that stress levels are within the applicable piping design code allowable limits and that nozzle loadings are within the allowable limits for static and rotating equipment.
• Basic pipe support design will be completed in conjunction with the piping stress analyses.
• Troubleshoot piping configuration issues and recommend solutions.
• Perform hand calculations and code calculations as required.
• Eliminate piping failures and leaks through proactive analysis of piping systems.
• Identify and promote best practices (including national and international standards) for designing, operating, and maintaining piping and associated equipment.
• Prepare piping stress analysis reports to present stress issues and their mitigations, results, and recommendations.
• Review piping drawings for stress and design concerns.
• Excellent coordination skills with clients, vendors, and subcontractors is a requirement.
• Communicate and interface with Project Managers, Project Engineers, and other discipline engineers to ensure successful coordination of the project.
• Keep up with technical advances in pressure piping-related technologies.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor of Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• More than 8 years of stress analysis experience in Caesar II, AutoPIPE or other equivalent software.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer with APEGA or EGBC.
• Ability to write concise stress reports is a must.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and under tight deadlines.
• Attention to detail and willingness to learn are critical to excel in this position.