Consultant Vibration Engineer solving complex vibration, fatigue, transient, and integrity problems for Wood’s energy and materials clients. Delivering computational analyses, field studies, reports, and client-facing consulting.
Responsibilities
Conduct detailed computational analysis, including dynamic modelling, piping stress and modal analysis, acoustic analysis, flow-induced pulsation studies, forced response analysis, water hammer analysis, fatigue analysis, and small bore branch connection evaluation
Act as client focal point for troubleshooting existing facilities and design studies for new facilities
Lead and support team members on larger-scale projects, collaborating with vibration and CFD specialists
Perform pipework design and field studies for new or existing facilities
Conduct pipework vibration studies using Energy Institute methods, field troubleshooting, visual inspection, and vibration and strain measurements
Share knowledge and improve technical delivery methodologies and procedures
Provide consultancy, client engagement, problem solving, project management, planning, and technical delivery in office and on site as required
Prepare timely and accurate technical reports
Use ANSYS, CAESAR II, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, AFT Impulse, Bosfluids, and Wood VDN proprietary modelling software
Implement Wood VDN EH&S policy at all work sites
Establish and maintain strong relationships with customers and colleagues
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred; other disciplines with relevant vibration analysis experience will be considered
Valid US or Canadian passport, with eligibility to travel to Houston, TX or Calgary, AB for training as necessary, up to 6-week intervals
Minimum of 3 years of industry experience in an engineering consulting firm
Industry experience in piping vibration analysis highly desirable
Strong interest in vibration, fatigue, integrity management, reliability, and design
Experience using finite element, acoustical simulation, hydraulic transient simulation software, and SolidWorks or similar computational software highly desirable
Ability to read P&ID, PFD, HMB, and piping isometrics is an asset
Experience with process and hydraulic calculations
Willingness to occasionally visit customer facilities for testing and measurement; ability to carry up to 50 pounds of measurement equipment and potentially work on elevated platforms, scaffolding, or other work areas
Excellent written and spoken communication skills, with ability to adapt to customers’ communication styles
Strong time management and organizational skills
US citizen or authorized to work lawfully in the US without Wood sponsorship for US applicants
Canadian citizen or authorized to work lawfully in Canada for Canadian applicants
Benefits
Equal opportunity employer and diversity-focused hiring practices
Opportunity to work in a growing, global organization
Training in Houston, TX or Calgary, AB as necessary, up to 6-week intervals
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