Piping Engineer

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is generally responsible for performing all aspects of complete designs for small and large mechanical engineering assignments, utilizing theoretical knowledge and practical design methods. The work will be performed under general supervision. The primary responsibilities include familiarity with and utilization of department design and drafting standards, understanding project scope, specifications, and design criteria upon assignment to a project task team, and providing on-site assistance during startup. The position involves accomplishing engineering activities such as stress analysis, construction specifications, material procurement specifications, calculations, and piping estimates. Developing conceptual layouts and cost studies is also part of the role to determine the simplest, most efficient approach to solving engineering tasks. The engineer will produce estimate-level preliminary designs and material take-offs, as well as detailed design calculations and sketches for materials of construction. Assisting the drafting group in resolving routine layout and detailing problems, and consulting with design leaders from other disciplines to ensure the smooth flow of information are key aspects. Reviewing vendor drawings and other discipline drawings for mechanical input, producing designs with efficient use of construction materials, and checking calculations made by other engineers are also responsibilities. The role includes advising senior engineering concerning design or scope changes, assisting in developing scopes, drawings, and specifications for procurement, developing construction specifications, and reviewing fabrication drawings and other construction submittals. Performing fieldwork for data gathering, checking tie-ins, and providing construction support, as well as providing technical guidance to less experienced personnel and applying advanced engineering techniques to complex designs are also expected. Developing small work-sharing packages for interoffice execution support is another aspect of the position.

Requirements

Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
3+ years of relevant industrial experience in mechanical engineering.
Knowledge of design standards and codes.
Knowledge, application and specification of piping materials.
Development of piping material and material procurement specifications.
Knowledge of good design practices for sizing all piping systems.
Sizing of compressible fluid piping systems.
Flexibility and stress analysis of moderately complex piping systems.
Specify criteria for and select piping specialty items.
Design of moderately complex process and utility piping systems.
Knowledge of manual valve sizing, use and application.
Knowledge of application of piping supports and restraints.
Identification of need, application and specification of safety valves and devices to maintain the mechanical integrity of piping systems.
Identification of need, application and specification of steam traps and liquid drainers.
Estimating piping related construction quantities from conceptual documents.
Knowledge of other disciplines deliverable development to ensure coordination of design efforts.
Knowledge and application of company engineering design and CAD drafting standards.
Knowledge of the discipline specific methods, practices and techniques required to engineer, design and construct process and manufacturing projects.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Excellent presentation skills.
Virtual team skills and cross divisional relationships are developed and able to provide interoffice execution support with general supervision.
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineering registration is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Utilizing department design and drafting standards.
Understanding project scope, specifications, and design criteria.
Providing on-site assistance during startup.
Performing engineering activities such as stress analysis, construction specifications, material procurement specifications, calculations, and piping estimates.
Developing conceptual layouts and cost studies.
Producing estimate-level preliminary designs and material take-offs.
Producing detail design calculations and sketches for materials of construction.
Assisting the drafting group in resolving routine layout and detailing problems.
Consulting with design leaders from other disciplines to ensure the smooth flow of vital information.
Reviewing and checking vendor drawings and other discipline drawings for mechanical input.
Producing designs with efficient use of construction materials with an overall emphasis on ease of construction.
Checking calculations made by other engineers.
Advising senior engineering concerning design or scope changes.
Assisting other engineers in developing and assembling scopes, drawings, and specifications into a “package” for procurement.
Developing construction specifications.
Reviewing fabrication drawings and other construction submittals.
Performing fieldwork necessary to gather field data, check tie-ins and provide construction support.
Provide technical guidance to less experienced drafting and engineering personnel.
Applying advanced engineering techniques and analysis to complex designs.
Developing small work sharing packages for interoffice execution support.