About The Role

Wood is recruiting for a Stress & Support Engineer - Graduate to join its Projects business line focusing on engineering, procurement and construction of complex plants in the Chemical, Petrochemical and Energy industries. The position will be based in Corsico (Milan) office, with the possibility to work from home up to two days per week.

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The Role

You will report to the Stress Analysis Lead and support the execution of piping stress analysis activities for assigned projects. Working within a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will contribute to the evaluation of piping system flexibility, compliance with applicable codes and standards, and the development of stress analysis deliverables. This role offers the opportunity to develop technical expertise in piping stress engineering while working under the guidance of experienced engineers.

What we can offer

Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across chemical, petrochemical, oil&gas and emerging energy sectors
Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid working where relevant
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion ; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
Compensation – details provided at the end of the job advert
Benefits package ; Free shuttle bus from Metro station to the office, company canteen, biannual free medical check-up, free company parking, extra-working accidents insurance
Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
Global connections ; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

The key objectives for this role are

Support the execution of piping stress analysis activities for process and utility piping systems
Assist in the preparation and maintenance of stress analysis models using industry-standard software
Perform basic flexibility, sustained, thermal, displacement and occasional load analyses under supervision
Review piping layouts, P&IDs, line lists and supporting engineering documentation as input for stress analysis activities
Assist in the development of stress analysis reports and related engineering deliverables
Support the evaluation and selection of pipe supports, spring supports and restraint systems
Develop familiarity with piping components, including pipes, fittings, flanges, valves, gaskets, bolting and specialty items
Coordinate with Piping Design, Mechanical, Civil & Structural and Process Engineering disciplines to ensure proper implementation of stress analysis requirements
Participate in model reviews and contribute to the identification and resolution of piping stress-related issues
Ensure assigned activities are performed in accordance with project specifications, applicable codes and company procedures
Assist in the verification of nozzle loads on static and rotating equipment
Support the preparation of engineering calculations and documentation for internal and client reviews
Perform stress analysis activities using dedicated software tools, including CAESAR II or equivalent systems
Contribute to the timely delivery of project activities while maintaining quality standards

We are looking for newly graduates or engineers with 1-3 years of experience in a similar role, but at Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Expected

Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
Fluent Italian and good English
Good analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong willingness to learn and develop technical competencies in piping stress analysis
Good communication and teamwork skills
Availability to be relocated abroad

Desirable

Previous experience in similar role

Compensation and compliance

Contract & Classification

Contract type: Permanent
Collective Agreement (CCNL): Industria Metalmeccanica (CNEL C011)
Job Classification level: Impiegato, consistent with role requirements and applicable CCNL

Compensation

Gross Annual Salary: the initial gross annual salary will be € 32,604.60, paid in 14 instalments
The compensation package will include applicable CCNL elements and company benefits
Variable pay and additional benefits will be detailed during the selection process

Equal Opportunities

This job opportunity is open to all individuals, in compliance with the principle of equal opportunities and non-discrimination, in accordance with applicable regulations

Transparency & Offer Determination

At the end of the selection process, the Company reserves the right to make an offer with a job level and/or gross annual salary different from what is indicated in this job posting, consistently with the candidate’s professional experience and technical and soft skills.

Any deviation from the information provided in the job posting will be justified by objective and verifiable elements that emerged during the selection process, including:

Professional experience significantly higher/lower than the target profile;
Additional specialized skills relevant to the role;
Scope and complexity of responsibilities assigned in the final job configuration;
Alignment with the internal grading system and consistency with comparable roles;
Outcomes of technical evaluations and/or assessments used in the selection process

Compliance Statement

All compensation decisions

Comply with the principle of equal pay for equal work or work of equal value pursuant to EU Directive 2023/970 and applicable Italian legislation – D.L. 96/2026
Are aligned with the relevant CCNL applicable
Follow company Code of Conduct and DE&I principles