Piping Engineer

I. Job Purpose

To provide high-level technical work by performing all other duties as assigned not limited to 2D drafting, 3D modeling, and producing high-quality deliverables such as plot plans, general arrangement drawings, piping plans, isometric drawings, material take-off, etc. while ensuring conformance to all Codes and procedures related to engineering functions, labor reporting, and systems reporting; and active interface with the project team, vendors, and clients. May act as a project lead and serve as a Checker.

II. Key Outputs

1. Engineering and Design

• Works on a specific project to complete, working as a fully competent engineer in all conventional aspects of the subject matter or the functional area of the assignment;
• Considers construction costs, government regulations, potential environmental hazards, and other factors in planning stages and risk analysis;
• Interprets and applies code requirements;
• Makes decisions independently on engineering problems and methods;
• Requires the use of advanced techniques and the modification and extension of theories, precepts, and practices of the field;
• Prepares piping package deliverables with safety, maintenance, operability, and cost-efficient considerations;
• Coordinates with other engineers to ensure that interrelated work is considered in the work assigned;
• Reviews engineered drawings for consistency with work scope and adequately addresses input from disciplines;
• Evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria using judgment in making minor adaptations and modifications;
• Prepares vessel nozzle orientation drawings;
• Conducts vendor document reviews and model reviews;
• Performs line studies;
• Prepares platform and ladder arrangements;
• Performs site visits and project walk-downs requiring climbing and as-built information gathering. This may require working with surveying equipment and other measuring tools.
• Performs other tasks that the immediate superior may assign.

2. May be nominated for a Project Lead Role to perform the following:

• Performs as a senior professional in a lead capacity in planning, preparing, and supervising the development of detailed designs and specifications for small projects;
• Participates in project planning and preparation of budgets and estimates;
• Assists designers in the proper execution of drawings.
• Prepares scope documents, manhour estimates, schedules, earned value progress reports, and change control;
• Prepares cost estimates.

III. Minimum Qualifications

1. Education:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• A professional license is desired but not required.

2. Experience:

• At least 6 to 10 years of experience in the same field of work.

3. Skills and Knowledge:

• Knowledge of piping discipline and general knowledge of other disciplines
• Knowledge of the design, selection, and application of pipe-supporting elements
• Knowledge of internal economic factors affecting assignment areas (costs, margins, profit impact of decisions)
• Overall understanding of technical disciplines and project execution
• Must know ASME B31.1 and ASME B31.3
• Familiarity with API codes
• Preferably with Power Plant design experience.
• Must have the knowledge and/or experience with AutoCAD software
• Ability to navigate a 3D CAD model
• Knowledge of Basic Piping Stress
• Proficient in using E3D/PDMS or CadWorx.
• Knowledge in pipeline
• Knowledge of underground piping design
• Knowledge of Hot Taps
• Knowledge of construction works/walkdowns
• Advanced computer skills with MS Office programs

4. Behavioral/Physical:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required
• Commitment to quality, responsibility, high work standards, and initiatives
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively verbally and in writing, as well as strong interpersonal skills and relationship building.
• Ability to organize work assignments
• Ability to prioritize work assignments
• Ability to coordinate a variety of tasks
• Ability to deal with conflicting priorities and deadlines
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to mentor, lead, train, and motivate employees