Senior Expert – Design Review, Pressure Equipment & Piping

Role Overview

• Analytical and, where applicable, numerical assessment and verification of the strength and stability of complex pressure vessels, piping and other pressure‑retaining plant components subject to inspection requirements
• Review of piping classes and calculation of load‑bearing capacity and strength of pipelines (PSA)
• Application of recognized codes as well as national and international standards (e.g., AD2000, EN 13445, EN 13480, ASME, etc.)
• Assessment of material suitability and the planned manufacturing processes, including weld design and code‑compliant construction
• Work with current calculation programs (e.g., ROHR2, PROBAD, Rohr2fesu, etc.) as well as FEM software (e.g., Ansys)
• Review and assessment of individual expert reports (e.g., PMA) for the materials used
• Where applicable, perform surveillance and quality‑assurance audits in the manufacture of pressure equipment
• Preparation of technical documentation, inspection and acceptance reports, as well as safety assessments and expert opinions

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Process Engineering or a comparable qualification
• Several years of experience with the European Directive 2014/68/EU (PED) and the associated codes, technical regulations, directives and harmonized standards
• Extensive experience in design and strength calculations and in performing stability/structural verifications of pressure equipment
• Experience and knowledge in acceptance testing of pressure equipment and assemblies and in manufacturing processes, as well as materials and welding technology, are advantageous
• Knowledge of surveillance and quality‑assurance audits (e.g., ISO 9001 / PED / etc.) is advantageous
• Very good German and English skills, both written and spoken
• Willingness to travel

Benefits

• Our open corporate culture with flat hierarchies offers plenty of room for your ideas
• You will work in a dynamic team within an international company
• We support your work–life balance with flexible flextime, a variety of working‑time models and home‑office options
• Capital-forming benefits and company pension scheme
• Provision of a company car, including private use
• Promotion of sustainable mobility through a business‑bike program (bicycle, e‑bike, pedelec)
• Access to numerous partner discounts via Corporate Benefits
• Free use of the "meinEAP" counselling service