Lead Engineer, Piping Stress

AtkinsRéalis

Lead Engineer for piping stress analysis in Nuclear and Power sector. Involves design, analysis, and support across multiple global projects.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeMumbai • 🇮🇳 IndiaSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Spring

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform static and dynamic analysis (Time history and Response Spectrum analysis) of complex systems.
Perform calculations such as PSV Reaction Forces, Steam Hammer, Hydraulic Forces and 2 phase slug forces.
Perform wear pad requirements, trunnion calculations ad saddle support design.
Prepare Piping Stress Design Guideline Based on Project Requirements.
Review & Checking Stress Reports, Equipment GA’s, FRS & Seismic Anchor Movements (SAM), Stress Model Breakups & Critical Line List.
Preparation of support loads for structural team assessment and perform primary support validations.
Knowledge on Secondary support validation would be an added advantage.
Calculate and Select Spring hanger supports, struts, snubbers. And Prepare data sheets for the special piping supports.
Provide engineering advice and technical solutions in relation to plant integrity issues on operational assets.
Perform flange leakage checks using different methods.
Liaising with all stakeholders and responsible for all technical issues related to their area of specialisation; Co-ordination with other discipline specialists where areas interface or overlap exist.
Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision and work effectively as a team member on all assignments.
Flexible to take up tasks as per project and organisation requirements.
Production of equipment specification and equipment selection.
Knowledge of piping layout and preparation of mechanical piping engineering designs for new installations and for replacement and upgrade of systems and components.
Design and implementation of engineering changes/system upgrades in brown field projects.
Production of deliverables such as design definition and substantiation documents, detailed equipment specifications, component/material specifications.
Piping and pressure vessel design (including valve/ fitting /material selection).
Development of project technical proposals, scopes, schedules, and budget estimates for mechanical discipline work.
Walk-downs to assess system configuration, evaluation of system/component degradation and material condition.
Review of 2D and 3D CAD drawings/models and bill of materials.
Preparation of conceptual and detail design packages, Plant refurbishment, operational improvement, and life extension studies.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate or post-graduate in mechanical or other relevant engineering.
15 to 20 years of experience in Nuclear, Power, Oil & Gas or other highly regulated industrial environment preferred.
Strong piping stress analysis concepts and ability to perform piping stress and supports analysis of critical piping systems.
Proven computer aptitude, and expertise in MS office.
Experience in developing digital tools is highly desirable.
Experience in piping layout and piping design.
Experience in design, selection, and specification of piping, supports and piping components, etc.
Experience in handling brownfield packages, in particular power plant systems and utilities.
Demonstrable knowledge of design projects, or relevant knowledge of process plant operations is desirable.
Ability to carry out detailed design, analysis and review others work.
Life extension studies and ageing management of systems and components.
Experience in mechanical design and assessment in either greenfield or brownfield projects.
Ability to understand and define client’s requirements, plan and schedule deliverables, timelines.
Familiar with international design codes and standards (such as: ASME BPVC Section III ND, NC, ND and NF, ASME B31.1, ASME 31.3, EN 13480 and RCC-M).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents.
Generous annual leave balance.
Flexible and hybrid work solutions.
Remote work opportunities outside of country.
Company gratuity scheme.
Discretionary bonus program.
Relocation assistance.
Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

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Hard Skills & Tools

static analysisdynamic analysispiping stress analysisPSV reaction forcessteam hammer calculationshydraulic forces calculationspiping designspring hanger support selectionflange leakage checksmechanical design

Soft Skills

teamworkcommunicationflexibilityproblem-solvingtime managementstakeholder liaisonattention to detailindependent workplanningorganizational skills