Senior Pipe Stress Engineer (LSNA)

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Jacobs is seeking a highly experienced Senior Pipe Stress Engineer to support our growing Life Sciences and Biopharmaceutical portfolio at our Cincinnati, Ohio location. This role will serve as a technical authority in piping and tubing stress analysis, providing leadership on complex projects while mentoring and developing junior engineers. The position offers flexibility to work hybrid, or from our Cincinnati, Ohio office.

This role is ideal for a seasoned professional with deep technical expertise in ASME piping codes, hands-on biopharmaceutical project experience, and a passion for technical excellence and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and perform pipe and tube stress analysis for complex Life Sciences and biopharmaceutical facilities.

• Apply expert-level knowledge of:

• ASME B31.3 – Process Piping

• ASME B31.1 – Power Piping

• ASME Biopharmaceutical (BPE) Code

• Execute and review stress analyses for both piping and tubing systems, including:

• Thermal expansion and contraction

• Sustained, operating, and occasional load cases

• Equipment nozzle load evaluations

• Support and restraint design recommendations

• Provide technical oversight and quality assurance for stress deliverables across multiple projects.

• Mentor, guide, and technically supervise junior and mid-level pipe stress engineers.

• Coordinate and communicate effectively with international engineering teams across multiple time zones.

• Interface with project managers, piping designers, structural engineers, and clients to resolve technical challenges.

• Support development of project standards, best practices, and stress analysis workflows.

• Participate in project planning, staffing, and technical risk mitigation for major Life Sciences projects.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent engineering degree will be considered).

• 10+ years of professional experience in pipe stress engineering.

• Extensive experience with biopharmaceutical and Life Sciences piping systems.

• Strong working knowledge of ASME B31.3, ASME B31.1, and ASME BPE.

• Proven experience performing both pipe stress and tube stress analysis.

• Proficiency with industry-standard pipe stress software (e.g., AutoPIPE, CAESAR II, ROHR2, or equivalent).

• Demonstrated ability to lead technical efforts and mentor engineers.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ideally you'll also have:

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in one or more U.S. states.

• Willingness and ability to obtain additional state licensure.

• Experience serving as a technical lead or discipline lead on large capital projects.

• Prior experience working with global engineering teams.

• Familiarity with GMP environments and regulated Life Sciences facilities.

• Experience supporting equipment vendors and resolving nozzle load or vibration concerns.

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Posted Salary Range: Minimum

123,600.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

205,000.00

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 $123,600.00 to $205,000.00. 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 January 13, 2026. 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
Cincinnati	Ohio	United States