Job Description

ECI Group, the world's leading specialist engineering contractor for low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) projects, is looking for a

Graduate Piping Stress Engineer to supplement our existing team in our Manchester [Simon Carves Engineering] office. Consider joining our team of experienced piping engineers leading a team of talented piping engineering professionals to deliver piping solutions for our petrochemical and advanced recycling business lines.

Your Role With The Company

This position reports directly to the Piping & Stressing Engineering Section Leader Implement assigned engineering work within the budget and project timescale Prepare Basic & Complex engineering deliverables in accordance with Company Management Systems, current legislation, Design Codes (ASME B31.3, ASME VIII, etc.) and relevant international standards. Prepare hand calculations from First Principles to resolve technical issues (such as trunnion calculations, etc.). Prepare Piping Schedules |Management Expand and maintain knowledge of the latest standards, legislation, products, and practices relating to the relevant engineering discipline to reinforce professional competency Expand knowledge and awareness of: Analysis of Jacketed Piping Systems. Vibrating | Pulsating Pipework (Connected to Reciprocating Machinery). Analysis of Pressure Relief Pipework & Supports thereof. Wind Loading / Seismic Calculations, etc. Detailed Piping & Flange Calculations. Component Design & Material Specifications / Datasheets Provide input into: Piping Classes & all associated background support systems and documentation. Design Basis, Technical Specifications, Inspection and Fabrication Specifications Perform P&ID take-offs Manage scope, budgets and schedules on small projects as required. Commercial awareness of the impact of changes in scope, budget and schedule overruns.

Background Profile

Bachelor's Degree Mechanical Engineering required. 0 - 4+ years of experience in various piping engineering roles in the design of oil & gas, petrochemical or plastics (e.g. LDPE) plants. High pressure (>300 barg) Piping & Tubing experience a plus. Experience with Caesar II Software is a plus. General awareness of process plant, piping design, fabrication and erection, safety and environmental issues. An understanding and appreciation of the ASME piping design codes (ASME B31.3, B31.1, BPVC, etc.), ASTM, API, BS, EN, ISO, DIN material and manufacturing specifications and standards. Must be capable as working as part of a close-knit small core team as well as being self-reliant with the confidence to make decisions acting on their own initiative. General understanding of the entire cradle to grave workflow for an EPC Project, interdepartmental dependencies, recognition of the importance of TIC rather than individual constituents that make up the whole. Good problem definition and problem-solving skills Good technical and non-technical communication skills, both written and oral Ability to work as part of a group and on individual tasks within a larger team Good command of MS Office applications. Comfortable with occasional opportunities for international travel.

Legally authorized to work in the UK without sponsorship.*




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