Pressure Vessel Design Engineer

Job Title: Pressure Vessel Design Engineer – Power Plant

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Pressure Vessel Design Engineer to lead the design, analysis, and compliance of pressure vessels and related components used in power plant applications. This role serves as the technical authority on pressure vessel engineering, responsible for guiding teams, reviewing complex calculations, ensuring ASME code compliance, and providing solutions across design, fabrication, and inspection phases. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in ASME Section VIII, advanced design tools, and multidisciplinary coordination to ensure design integrity and operational safety.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership & Design Authority

• Lead the mechanical design and validation of pressure vessels, steam drums, heat exchangers, and related components.

• Perform and approve advanced calculations for internal/external pressures, nozzle loads, wind/seismic forces, and thermal effects per ASME Section VIII Div. 1 & Div. 2.

• Guide complex FEA modeling, fatigue analysis, and fitness-for-service evaluations.

Code Compliance & Review

• Interpret and apply ASME BPVC Sections II, V, VIII, IX, and related API/TEMA standards.

• Ensure vessel designs meet regulatory, contractual, and safety requirements.

• Lead the preparation and review of design documentation required for U-stamp certification and third-party review.

Project Support & Coordination

• Interface with project management, procurement, fabrication, and QA/QC teams to ensure seamless execution of design intent.

• Resolve technical queries (TQs), non-conformities (NCRs), and fabrication deviations through sound engineering judgment.

• Participate in HAZOPs, design reviews, and constructability assessments.

Team Mentorship & Innovation

• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers on vessel design principles, ASME code use, and best practices.

• Review and validate WPS/PQRs and welding details for pressure boundary integrity.

• Drive design optimization initiatives to improve cost, manufacturability, and performance.

Key Focus Areas:

• Advanced pressure vessel design and stress analysis

• Code compliance with ASME Section VIII, API, and international standards

• Multidisciplinary coordination and issue resolution

• Mentoring and design team leadership

• U-stamp documentation and regulatory liaison

Qualifications and Skills:

Education:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Certifications (preferred):

• ASME Authorized Inspector endorsement, API 510, or equivalent

• Knowledge of NBIC and PED is an asset

Experience:

• 8–15+ years of experience in pressure vessel design for power, process, or energy sectors

• Demonstrated experience with complex pressure boundary design and certification

Skills:

• Expert in PV Elite, Compress, FEA tools (ANSYS, NozzlePRO), CAD platforms (AutoCAD, SolidWorks)

• In-depth understanding of metallurgy, welding, NDT, and post-weld heat treatment

• Strong technical writing and review skills for technical reports, design dossiers, and specifications

• Proven leadership in cross-functional engineering environments