Full-Time

Piping Stress Engineer

Mechanical Engineering

Posted on 8/14/2025

Kent

Kent

5,001-10,000 employees

Designs, constructs, and maintains energy assets

No salary listed

No H1B Sponsorship

Corpus Christi, TX, USA

In Person

Category
Mechanical Engineering (1)
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering required.
  • PE in Texas is Preferred.
  • 5+ years of direct experience in oil/gas industry in piping / fixed equipment.
  • Knowledgeable of applicable codes and standards (ASME Sec VIII, B31.3, B31.1, API).
  • Familiar with design software (Caesar II, Compress, PRG FEA, Mathcad).
  • Ability to coordinate with other groups to complete work and ensure progress on deliverables.
  • Able to adapt to tight deadlines and changes in priorities.
Responsibilities
  • Performs piping flexibility analysis (static and dynamic) for critical piping systems during preliminary design and detailed design phase of Project.
  • Prepare complete documentation of the stress analysis and support design.
  • Identify different stress packages through review of P&IDs / Line Designation tables.
  • Hold a valid PE License in the state of Texas.
  • Locate and identify pipe supports on isometrics along with type of supports.
  • Provide pipe loading information to Civil/Structure.
  • Review and apply PE seal to piping isometric and other mechanical drawings.
  • Provides technical direction to designers and drafters.
  • Prepare design calculations, drawings, data sheets and specifications for static equipment.
  • Prepare technical bid evaluations for static equipment.
  • Review supplier drawings and data during detail design phase.
  • Provide field verification and support for mechanical execution as required.
  • Work closely with the Project team to understand the priorities of work.
  • Perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management.
Desired Qualifications
  • PE in Texas is Preferred.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to be self-managed and achieve project objectives on a high volume of work.

Kent PLC is a global engineering firm that designs, constructs, and maintains energy assets for the oil, gas, and renewable-energy sectors. Its offerings cover the full project lifecycle—from initial engineering and construction through ongoing maintenance—delivered via a mix of project-based contracts and long-term service agreements. The company differentiates itself through a strong emphasis on safety and sustainability, supported by a track record that includes industry awards such as the Gold award at the ExxonMobil Safety Excellence Awards, and a large, skilled workforce of about 13,000 people capable of delivering complex projects worldwide. Kent’s goal is to meet today’s energy needs while preparing for the future by applying advanced technologies and best practices to deliver reliable, safe, and efficient energy assets.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Founded

1919

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Decommissioning market expected to double over next decade, directly benefiting Exceed integration.
  • Sudlows Consulting acquisition positions Kent in high-growth AI and cloud data center sectors.
  • Energy transition demand for hydrogen, offshore wind, and carbon capture storage accelerates Kent's renewable pivot.

What critics are saying

  • Nesma & Partners ownership restricts access to US and Western energy contracts through Saudi regulatory constraints.
  • Wood PLC captures 15% larger hydrogen and CCUS contract pipeline, eroding Kent's energy transition market share.
  • ESG-focused clients exclude Kent from offshore wind contracts due to Nesma's fossil fuel legacy conflicting with mandates.

What makes Kent unique

  • Full-lifecycle energy asset services from consulting through decommissioning across 80+ countries.
  • Exceed acquisition strengthens offshore well and energy transition capabilities in growing decommissioning market.
  • 13,000-person workforce with 100 years of expertise in oil, gas, renewables, hydrogen, and CCUS.

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Employee Assistance Program

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