Piping/Pipe Stress Engineer (LSNA)

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Your impact

At Jacobs, we don’t settle. We’re looking for a stress engineering expert who is excited about working on projects that enable the heart of our clients’ business. Join us and you’ll have the chance to work on state-of-the-art industrial and commercial facilities, delivering solutions that make a real impact.

We are looking for a Piping/Pipe Stress Engineer at our Cary, North Carolina office location. You’ll play a key role in ensuring the integrity and safety of piping systems across complex projects. You’ll apply advanced analytical skills to perform and check stress calculations, collaborate with global teams, and contribute to high-quality deliverables that meet client expectations and industry standards.

Some responsibilities will include:

• Perform and check piping stress analysis for critical systems using industry-standard tools.

• Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards (ASME B31.3, B31.1, BPE, etc.).

• Collaborate with piping designers and engineers to resolve stress-related issues and optimize layouts.

• Participate in model reviews using tools such as Navisworks or SmartPlant Review to validate design integrity.

• Support global workshare execution through effective communication and coordination.

• Provide input on piping material specifications and ensure compatibility with stress requirements.

• Understand project scope and identify change management impacts, including adjustments to person-hours.

• Estimate piping engineering activities related to stress analysis and associated deliverables.

• Ideally, contribute to piping design activities and assist with AutoCAD Plant 3D or Revit workflows.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.

•10+ years of experience in piping stress analysis for industrial or commercial facilities.

• Proficiency in CAESAR II for piping stress analysis.

• Experience with piping material specifications and integration with stress requirements.

• Exposure to piping design fundamentals and ability to assist with layout development.

• Strong understanding of piping codes, standards, and flexibility analysis principles.

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Plant 3D or Revit, with capability to manage or support design workflows.

• US Citizen

Please note: This hybrid position requires weekly attendance (2 days) in the Cary, NC office location.

Ideally You Will Have:

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline, but not required

• Familiarity with model review software (Navisworks, SmartPlant Review).

• Pharmaceutical or advanced manufacturing facility experience.

• Proven ability to mentor junior engineers, contribute to QA/QC processes, and perform calculation checking.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a multi-discipline, global team environment.

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Posted Salary Range: Minimum

102,900.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

175,000.00

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $102,900.00 to $175,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on December 10, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .

Locations

City State Country
Cary	North Carolina	United States