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Job Title: Piping Engineers and Designers Job Description The Piping Engineer plays a key role in the engineering, design, and construction of process and manufacturing projects, with a strong focus on piping systems and mechanical integrity. This position is responsible for developing efficient, constructible designs, performing advanced engineering analyses, supporting field and startup activities, and providing technical guidance to less experienced team members.
The role requires deep expertise in mechanical and piping engineering, design standards, codes, and materials, as well as the ability to coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary project teams. Responsibilities Apply and adhere to department design and drafting standards in all project work. Review and understand project scope, specifications, and design criteria upon assignment to a project task team.
Provide on-site technical assistance during startup to support successful commissioning and operation. Perform engineering activities including piping stress analysis, construction specifications, material procurement specifications, calculations, and piping estimates. Develop conceptual layouts and cost studies to identify the simplest and most efficient solutions to engineering tasks. Produce estimate-level preliminary designs and material take-offs appropriate to the level of project estimating being performed.
Prepare detailed design calculations and sketches for materials of construction, ensuring they are neatly organized for efficient checking and use by drafters and designers. Assist the drafting group in resolving routine layout and detailing issues by furnishing clear sketches and sufficient detail for completion of engineering drawings. Collaborate with design leaders and engineers from other disciplines to ensure smooth information flow and timely completion of project deliverables.
Review and check vendor drawings and other discipline drawings for mechanical and piping input, ensuring alignment with project requirements. Develop designs that optimize the use of construction materials, emphasize ease of construction, and meet client expectations for the completed product. Check calculations prepared by other engineers for accuracy, compliance with codes, specifications, and design criteria, and conformance with good engineering practice.
Advise senior engineers promptly regarding identified design or scope changes and their potential impact on the project. Assist other engineers in developing and assembling scopes, drawings, and specifications into complete packages for mechanical purchase inquiries and procurement of equipment, materials, or subcontract pricing. Develop comprehensive construction specifications for mechanical and piping systems.
Review fabrication drawings and construction submittals to verify conformance with engineering drawings and specifications. Perform fieldwork to gather field data, verify tie-ins, and provide construction support during installation and commissioning. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced drafting and engineering personnel within the department. Apply discipline-specific methods, practices, and techniques required to engineer, design, and construct process and manufacturing projects.
Recognize, document, and communicate scope and design changes promptly to maintain project control. Coordinate work activities with teammates and the discipline lead to ensure alignment with project scope, schedule, and budget. Use advanced engineering techniques and analysis to develop and validate complex piping and mechanical designs. Estimate and schedule professional service hours and assess the progress and quality of mechanical and piping engineering and design work.
Identify and develop work-sharing packages for interoffice execution support and provide leadership to ensure effective communication and execution within scope, schedule, and budget. Essential Skills Proven experience in piping engine