Piping Engineer

Hargrove and Associates•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Piping Engineer is responsible for performing all aspects of the design of complex mechanical engineering assignments, applying advanced engineering techniques and analysis under general supervision. The role supports process and manufacturing projects and encompasses design, calculations, specifications, estimates, coordination, and construction support. The engineer works with project teams, other disciplines, drafting personnel, vendors, and clients to deliver work within scope, schedule, and budget. The position requires extensive progressive mechanical engineering experience, including knowledge of piping systems, materials, codes, design practices, stress analysis, and construction. It also includes estimating and scheduling work, reviewing deliverables, guiding less experienced personnel, and helping lead interoffice execution. The work may involve fieldwork and on-site assistance during startup. The role requires authorization to work in the United States.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
10+ years of relevant industrial experience in mechanical engineering.
Knowledge of design standards and codes, and knowledge, application, and specification of materials.
Experience developing piping material and material procurement specifications.
Knowledge of good design practices for sizing piping systems, including compressible-fluid piping systems.
Experience with flexibility and stress analysis of piping systems.
Ability to specify criteria for and select piping specialty items.
Experience designing complex process and utility systems.
Knowledge of manual valve sizing, use, and application.
Knowledge of HVAC airside and waterside system application and design codes.
Knowledge of piping supports and restraints and their application.
Ability to identify the need for and specify safety valves and devices to maintain process and utility system mechanical integrity.
Ability to identify the need for and specify steam traps and liquid drainers.
Ability to estimate mechanical and piping construction quantities from conceptual documents.
Knowledge of other disciplines’ deliverable development to coordinate design efforts.
Understanding of schedule constraints and information requirements for mechanical deliverables.
Ability to accurately estimate completion of assigned tasks.
Ability to develop a construction cost estimate, detailed engineering schedule, and man-hour budget for a small project or an area of a larger project.
Ability to determine construction material quantities.
Knowledge of and ability to apply company engineering design and CAD drafting standards.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and excellent presentation skills.
Developed virtual-team skills and cross-divisional relationships.
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineering registration is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Use department design and drafting standards and become familiar with project scope, specifications, and design criteria.
Provide on-site assistance during startup.
Perform engineering activities including stress analysis, construction specifications, material procurement specifications, calculations, and piping estimates.
Develop conceptual layouts and cost studies to determine efficient engineering solutions.
Produce preliminary estimate-level designs and material take-offs appropriate to the estimate level.
Prepare detailed design calculations and sketches for project materials of construction, organized for checking, drawing production, and deliverables.
Assist the drafting group with routine layout and detailing problems and provide sketches and details needed to complete engineering drawings.
Coordinate with design leaders from other disciplines to support timely project completion.
Review and check vendor drawings and other discipline drawings for mechanical input.
Develop designs that use construction materials efficiently, are easy to construct, and meet client expectations.
Check other engineers’ calculations for accuracy, code and specification compliance, design-criteria compliance, and good engineering practice.
Advise the senior engineer about identified design or scope changes and communicate scope and design changes promptly.
Assist in assembling scopes, drawings, and specifications into mechanical purchase inquiry packages for equipment, materials, or subcontract pricing.
Develop construction specifications and review fabrication drawings and construction submittals for conformance with engineering drawings and specifications.
Perform fieldwork to gather data, check tie-ins, and provide construction support.
Provide technical guidance to less experienced drafting and engineering personnel.
Coordinate work activities with teammates and the discipline lead and apply advanced techniques to complex designs.
Estimate and schedule professional service hours and assess the progress and quality of mechanical work.
Identify and develop work-sharing packages for interoffice execution support.
Provide leadership to support communication and execution within scope, schedule, and budget.
Lead a small team in delivering commitments and provide interoffice execution leadership and support.