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Little P.Eng. for Engineering Services is a  structural and mechanical (Piping Design / Piping Stress Analysisengineering consulting company  located in Edmonton, AB, Canada; We serve United states and Canada. We offer engineering services in the following areas:

  • Piping Systems Design and Engineering:
    Design of piping systems, pipe stress analysis, structural and seismic analyses of industrial and commercial piping systems, pipelines and mechanical components based on ASME Section III and Sections VIII and B31 codes.

     

  • Structural and Failure Analyses:
    Linear and nonlinear statics, dynamics and thermal analyses, fatigue, fracture mechanics, limit load, ratcheting, shake down and creep analyses based on ASME Section III and Section VIII.

     

  • Seismic Design and Engineering:
    Seismic analysis for non-structural components such as storage tanks, boilers, cooling towers, piping systems  based on ASCE, CBC and ASME codes, using Finite Element Analyses.

     

  • Mechanical Engineering and Design Peer Reviews:
    Machinery and part design, stress analysis, test design and simulations, 3D modelling, CAD drafting for power and process plants and other Industrial and Commercial Facilities.

 

Little P.Eng. for Engineering Services regularly teams up with general contractors, architects and projects owners in design and structural analysis of water, steam, oil and gas (process and power) piping systems, pipelines and mechanical components.

Our piping Engineers specialize in performing Pipe Stress Analysis, Structural and Failure Analyses and Seismic Analysis on Industrial and Commercial Pipelines and mechanical components based on ASME (Section III, Section VIII and B31 codes), AISC and ASCE and other applicable codes, utilizing advanced Finite Element Analysis. Our seismic designers use the latest technology to analyse and develop your Pipelines based on the applicable codes and standards.

You will be able to see the analyzed 3D models of your piping systems on your computer. This will provide an easy to use platform for collaboration to enhance our joint ability to identify critical points of the design. This process can also be used to streamline the Critical Design Review (CDR), saving valuable business development resources and maximize the ROI of your company R&D assets. We believe that quality of our works, reliability and dedication to our customer needs is what makes us successful.

Due to Serving our clients across Canada our Engineers are registered in the following Engineering Associations across Canada:



 

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We present our structural and mechanical (Piping) engineering services in the following fields:

  • Municipal

  • Mining

  • Food and Beverage

  • Chemical

  • Oil & Gas

  • Pulp & Paper

  • Industrial Process

  • Pharmaceutical industry

We achieved design and construction in installations handling fluids including liquidized solids, raw, intermediate or finished chemicals, oil, petroleum products, gas, steam, air and refrigerants. These installations are usually contained within the property limits of a refining or processing plant such as: 

  • Chemical plants 

  • Petroleum refineries 

  • Loading terminals 

  • Natural gas processing plants 

  • Tank farms 

  • Steel mills 

  • Food processing 

  • Pulp & paper mills 

  • Nuclear fuel reprocessing plants 

  • Off-shore platforms

  • Material Handling

Piping / Structural Design Engineering Services

Edmonton, AB

Who we are

We are a collection of leaders and professionals in engineering who are dedicated to designing and creating the most innovative solutions for our clients. Located in Edmonton, AB, Canada, we operate everywhere from local markets to the most remote regions of the world especially North America (united states and Canada) to present the best Engineering Services.

We believe in the value of shared knowledge. Our teams of experts are well-informed and up-to-date on the latest technologies, which allows us to elevate the level of our work. On every project, we draw from our wide ranging expertise and experience to create and deliver inspired solutions.

Whether a project is large or small, in its earliest stages or nearing completion, our team is invested and determined to deliver the best solutions. We understand the level of pride that comes with ownership; therefore we always take stewardship of the success of all of our client’s projects. 

What We Do / Disciplines

Our Piping Team’s Strengths

It’s also important that your piping design company has the necessary resources to assist in the engineering effort through interdisciplinary support from process, mechanical, electrical, structural, and controls engineers providing insight for such issues as corrosion resistance, pump cavitation, pressure drop, thermal expansion and support design, flow control, and myriad challenges that can and do arise. Little P.Eng. has the experience and know-how to solve, and avoid through design, these and many other challenges that a piping system may face, and we offer the support of our core discipline engineers to assist with situations that may not be obvious at the outset of the design effort.

  • Pipe Specifications Development

  • Specifications Based 3D Piping Modeling, Design, Orthographic Plan, Section, and Detail Preparation

  • Fabrication Isometric Development

  • BOM preparation for advance material procurement

  • Above and Below Ground Piping Systems

  • Aseptic, Hygienic, and Sanitary Piping Systems

  • Thermal, Static and Dynamic Pipe Stress Analysis and Design using CAESAR II

    • Piping Stress Analysis as per ASME B31.3, ASME B31.1, ASME B31.8

    • Pipe Line Stress Analysis as per CSA Z662

  • Standard and Custom Pipe Support Design

  • Piping System Walkdowns

  • Piping Installation Quality Audits

  • Process Piping Design

  • Utility Piping Design

  • Wide range of piping specifications including:

  • Carbon Steel

  • Galvanized

  • Copper

  • PVC and CPVC

  • Teflon and Polypropylene Lined Pipe

  • Glass Lined Pipe

  • Ductile Iron

  • HDPE

  • Polypropylene

  • Fiberglass

  • Stainless Steel (304, 316, etc.)

  • Duplex and Super Duplex Stainless

  • Many More

  • Pneumatic Convey Piping Systems

  • Flammable and Volatile Liquid & Gas Piping Systems

  • Bio-Gas Piping

  • Plumbing Systems

  • Pig Systems

Our Structural Team’s Strengths

Our team of structural engineers and designers leverage their “out of the box” creativity to develop and implement cost effective, intuitive, robust solutions for structural challenges. From reinforcing an existing building column, to designing the foundations and steel for a multi story heavy industrial processing building, we have the skill set, knowledge base, and experience to fill your structural needs, large or small.

Whether your project involves a Retrofit or New Construction, Demolition or Expansion, Failure Analysis and Damage Repair or Change in Occupancy, we offer the following services to solve your challenges.

Concrete / Foundation Engineering & Design

  • Deep Foundations

  • Mat/Spread Footings

  • Slabs on Grade

  • Cast in Place Concrete Structures

  • Pre-Cast Concrete Structures

  • Post-Tensioned Concrete Structures

  • Masonry structures

  • Elevated Concrete Slabs

  • Tank/Silo/Bin Foundations

  • Truck and Rail Unload Pits

Structural Steel Engineering & Design

  • Equipment Support Structures Towers

  • Industrial Structures

  • Moment Frames

  • Braced Frames

  • Pipe Bridges

  • Personnel bridges

  • Material Handling Conveyor Galleries

  • Monorail/Hoist Systems

  • Rail Unload Pits per AREMA Guidelines

  • Truck and Rail Loadout

 

Architectural Engineering & Design
 

  • Industrial Building Cladding Systems

  • Access and Egress Structures

  • Fire Protective Coatings/Systems

  • Damage Limiting Construction (Explosion Venting)

Vision

Our vision is to be recognized in the industries that we serve as the first and best choice for

Piping stress analysis, Piping design and structural design services .

We strive to present a premier engineering services in many disciplines.

Mission

“We are a team of industry professionals who are dedicated to protecting the environment, our fellow citizens and the prosperity of our communities by applying our skills and knowledge safely in Piping and structural design. We will strive to partner with our clients in a forthright and supportive manner, so that we can provide them with the most advanced tools, techniques and knowledge needed to preserve the integrity of their infrastructure.”

core values

  • Commitment to teamwork and collaboration   

  • Commitment to understanding and exceeding our customer needs

  • Commitment to continuous improvement, innovation and learning

  • Commitment to integrity and accountabilit

  • Commitment to acting in a sustainable and controlled manner

What we do

We provide consulting engineering services for new construction projects and existing buildings in three sectors—property; social infrastructure; and energy, resources, and industry —while maintaining a strong commitment to environmental responsibility.

We offer engineering consultation and design in:
 

  • structural engineering

  • mechanical engineering

  • project management

Mechanical / Structural Design Engineers

Piping Engineers

Our piping Engineers are responsible for designing and building the piping systems that carry our water, gas, oil and waste. They are involved in every aspect of the creation of these piping systems. Our piping Engineers first draw the blueprints for the system, and then they assist in selecting the materials that will be used to build the pipes and accompanying components. 

 

The role of our Piping Engineers is a supervisory role, so our piping team candidates with more than 10 years of experience. Their work environment is mostly an office setting but, depending on our clients industry, the job can involve surveying field locations. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for Civil Engineers.

Piping Engineer Duties and Responsibilities

 

There are several duties that fall under the responsibility of Piping Engineers. The specific duties vary slightly depending upon industry. With that being said, the following duties are the ones that popped up most frequently in our analysis of Piping Stress Engineer job descriptions.

Survey Installation Sites

 

Piping Engineers are responsible for going to the installation site of a piping system and surveying the land for any irregularities. They then analyze these observations as a part of the process for creating system blueprints.

Draw Blueprints for Piping Systems

 

Piping Engineers are the creators of a system’s blueprints. This requires extensive knowledge of all the parts of the system , and how each part relates to the functionality of the whole. Piping Engineers typically use Computer Assisted Design ( CAD ) software for this process.

Develop Preliminary Project Scope

Piping Engineers are responsible for creating the initial project scope for all of the tasks that need to be completed in order to install a piping system. They must take into account cost , resources and the project deadline.

Participate in Cost Management Meetings

 

Most of what Piping Engineers do depends on the budget of a given project. They participate with decision makers in cost management meetings to ensure their designs reflect the parameters of the project’s budget.

Assist in Sourcing Construction Materials for Piping Systems 

 

Piping Engineers know exactly what types of materials are necessary to create a piping system that withstands the elements. They’re responsible for sourcing these materials, and then ensuring these materials are used in the installation process.

Piping Engineer Skills

Piping Engineers rely mostly on technical skills to complete their duties, but there are still a few soft skills they need to do their jobs well. Piping Engineers rarely work alone, so they have to be able to thrive in a collaborative environment. They also need to have keen observational skills in order to successfully survey installation sites. We analyzed several Piping Engineer job descriptions to put together this list of core skills Piping Engineers need to get hired.

Observational Skills: Piping Engineers call upon their observational skills when surveying installation sites. They must be able to detect any irregularities that may affect the installation process.

Analytical Skills: Piping Engineers use their analytical skills to analyze their observations to design a piping system that will withstand the elements of the installation site.

Project Management Skills: Piping Engineers have to wear the hat of a Project Manager when developing the scope of a project. It involves the ability to plan a project start to finish, taking into account time , cost , and resources.

Written and Verbal Communication Skills: Piping Engineers work in a collaborative environment. They have to be able to communicate their plans to non-Engineer decision makers, and must also be able to communicate their plans to their team.

Drafting Skills: Piping Engineers call upon their drafting skills to physically create the blueprints for piping systems. This involves proficiency with CAD software, as well as expertise in the components of piping blueprints.

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Structural Engineers

A structural engineer is responsible for designing any kind of structure so that it can fulfill a specific purpose, and remain safe, economic and functioning throughout its intended lifetime. Structural engineering is about investigating both the immediate loads and demands on the structure, as well as any likely future changes, and ensuring a structure is designed to withstand those loads.

As well as designing new builds, structural engineers also ensure older structures remain safe, and often design refurbishment schemes to ensure long life for existing structures.

As a structural engineer, we could be working on many areas of construction, including building design, construction, repairs, conversions and extensions. Projects could range from a simple, single building like a house, school or shop, to major schemes including hospitals, sports arenas, offshore oil rigs and bridges.

Often working closely with architects, structural engineers are involved at every stage of a project as they use our creativity and innovation to come up with sustainable solutions to some of the greatest challenges we face, including climate change.

As a career, this branch of engineering offers us the chance to play a part in shaping the world in which we live, and the profession also offers huge scope for challenge, variety and creative satisfaction. So, professionally, structural engineering can be hugely rewarding.

We could find ourselves based with a contractor, consultant, local authority, or decide to go into teaching and research. There are also plenty of opportunities for working overseas, since we’ll be qualified to work anywhere in the world.

The ideal situation for a structural engineer is to be the resident engineer for one of their own designs. This will allow an opportunity to see if they could have produced a more efficient design. The structural engineer has to ensure that the structure being designed remains ‘fit for purpose’ throughout its design life, so must consider what might happen as well as what will hap this time.

Structural Engineer Skills

  • Creativity

  • Commercial awareness

  • Teamworking and communication skills

  • Excellent mathematical, IT and analytical skills

  • Good attention to detail

  • Project and budget management skills

Structural Engineer Tasks

  • preparing reports, designs and drawings

  • making calculations about loads and stresses

  • selecting appropriate construction materials

  • providing technical advice

  • obtaining planning and/or building regulations approval

  • liaising with relevant professional staff such as architects

  • monitoring and inspecting work undertaken by contractors

  • administering contracts

  • managing projects

  • inspecting properties to check conditions/foundations

Structural Engineer Responsibilities

  • analyse configurations of the basic structural components of a building or other structure;

  • calculate the pressures, stresses and strains that each component, such as a beam or lintel, will experience from other parts of the structure due to human use or environmental pressures such as weather or earthquakes;

  • consider the strength of various materials, e.g. timber, concrete, steel and brick, to see how their inclusion may necessitate a change of structural design;

  • liaise with other designers, including architects, to agree on safe designs and their fit with the aesthetic concept of the construction;

  • examine structures at risk of collapse and advising how to improve their structural integrity, such as recommending removal or repair of defective parts or rebuilding the entire structure;

  • make drawings, specifications and computer models of structures for building contractors;

  • work with geotechnical engineers to investigate ground conditions and analyse results of soil sample and in-situ tests;

  • liaise with construction contractors to ensure that newly erected buildings are structurally sound;

  • apply expert knowledge of the forces that act on various structures;

  • use computers and computer-aided design (CAD) technology for simulation purposes.

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Engineering Manager

The engineering manager plans, organizes and directs engineering to meet company objectives for design, new product development and improvement of existing product lines by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates.

Engineering Manager Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Plans and formulates aspects of research and development proposals such as objective or purpose of project, applications that can be used from findings, costs of project, and equipment and human resource requirements.

  • Oversees key projects, processes and performance reports, data and analysis. Plans documentation system.

  • Selects, develops, trains and supervises staff.

  • Develops, determines and implements policies, procedures and programs.

  • Selects correct design concepts and fundamental technology used for new products or improvement for existing ones.

  • Reviews and analyzes proposals submitted to determine if benefits derived and possible applications justify expenditures.

  • Approves and submits proposals considered feasible to management for consideration and allocation of funds or allocates funds from the department budget.

  • Develops and implements methods and procedures for monitoring projects such as preparation of records of expenditures and research findings, progress reports, and staff conferences to inform management of current status of each project.

  • Working with the manufacturing, operations and quality manager, reviews and monitors quality and process improvements and new product development.

  • Directs the review of production costs and product quality, and modifies production and inventory control programs to maintain and enhance profitable operation of division.

  • Reviews operations and plans to meet requirements for sales planning and to ascertain engineering requirements to develop new markets.

  • Directs preparation of accounting records for budgetary, production efficiency or other such purposes.

  • Recommends budgets to management, including staff use, technology, facility and equipment requirements or improvements.

  • Negotiates contracts with consulting firms to perform research or other applicable studies or support.

  • Directs appropriate support for manufacturing and quality functions within the organization.

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