API Design Engineer

• Design and analyze storage tanks in accordance with API 650, API 620, and API 653 standards.
• Perform engineering calculations for shells, roofs, bottoms, nozzles, foundations, and loading conditions (wind, seismic, hydrostatic, settlement, etc.).
• Support repair, alteration, rerating, and fitness-for-service evaluations for existing tanks.
• Develop clear, accurate engineering and fabrication drawings using industry-standard design software.
• Collaborate with inspectors, fabricators, clients, and field personnel to ensure constructible, practical solutions.
• Prepare and review technical documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with codes and internal quality standards.
• Perform ASME Section VIII Div. 1 pressure vessel design as needed.
• Participate in site visits to validate field conditions and support troubleshooting.

Do you have experience in Mechanical design?, * 5-10 years of experience designing API 620, 650, and 653 storage tanks.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Structural Engineering.
• PE license preferred (or ability to obtain).
• API 653 certification preferred (or willingness to obtain).
• Proficiency with API design software such as Technosoft, ITS, Compress (required).
• Experience with modeling tools such as Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, SolidWorks (required).
• Strong communication skills and a professional, collaborative approach.
• Self-motivated, organized, and eager to learn and contribute.

Centennial is seeking an API Design Engineer to join a specialized engineering firm in Geismar, Louisiana delivering practical, real-world engineering and testing services for process equipment. This firm focuses on shop-built tanks, ASME code vessels, API storage tanks, metallurgical and welding engineering, and more.