Senior Piping Field Engineer Specialist

Cynet Systems•Brownsville, TX

About The Position

The Piping Field Engineer Specialist supports construction, quality inspections, and system turnover through field walkdowns, system verification, and documentation readiness. The role verifies installed piping systems against design requirements, isometric drawings, and P&IDs; identifies discrepancies; creates punch lists; supports test package development; and confirms systems are mechanically complete and ready for testing and turnover. Field walkdowns and installation verification are core functions. The position works with construction teams, superintendents, and engineering to resolve field installation issues, design discrepancies, and constructability concerns. It supports safe installation, pressure testing, and turnover activities while maintaining accurate walkdown reports, punch lists, readiness status, and inspection and turnover documentation. The role requires extensive field inspections and may involve high heat and humidity, ladders, scaffolding, elevated platforms, uneven surfaces, confined spaces, and lifting. Appropriate task-specific PPE is required.

Requirements

At least 5 years of piping or mechanical engineering-related field experience.
Experience with B31.3 process piping construction and installation in LNG or similar environments.
Strong ability to interpret P&IDs, isometrics, and plot plans.
In-depth knowledge of ASME B31.3 and applicable codes.
Ability to perform field walkdowns and identify discrepancies.
Strong verbal and written communication and coordination skills.
Ability to conduct extensive field inspections, including walking around a construction site in high heat and humidity.
Ability to climb ladders and scaffolding and work on elevated platforms and uneven surfaces.
Ability to work in small or confined spaces and lift objects as required.
Ability to enter and exit the project site on foot.
Ability to use appropriate standard-issued PPE for assigned tasks, such as a harness, life vest, and lift buckets.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet software.
Experience with quality validation, inspections, pipe pressure testing, and system turnover.
Knowledge of flange management, valve installation requirements, and pipe cleanliness standards.

Responsibilities

Perform system and test package line walks to verify installations against isometric drawings, P&IDs, and plot plans.
Identify and document punch items and deficiencies.
Validate valve orientation, including Preferred Pressure End and Vent End, as well as accessibility and operability.
Verify installation of valves, fittings, pipe supports, and other components.
Confirm piping routing, slope, and tie-ins meet design requirements.
Support inspections for compliance with project specifications and applicable codes.
Verify flange alignment and integrity, bolt-up completeness, material traceability, and pipe cleanliness requirements.
Assist with identifying and reporting nonconformances (NCRs).
Assist with test package preparation and verification, including validating boundaries and system limits.
Confirm components are installed and documented, and that pressure test documentation is complete and accurate.
Track hydrotest and pneumatic test readiness, as well as flushing and cleaning activities.
Provide technical support to construction teams and coordinate with superintendents and engineering.
Assist in resolving field installation issues, design discrepancies, and constructability concerns.
Generate and maintain walkdown reports, punch lists, and system readiness status.
Ensure inspection and turnover documentation is complete and accurate.
Participate in job briefs, toolbox talks, and safety meetings.
Adhere to Quality Absolutes and project safety procedures.
Support safe execution of construction installation, pressure testing, and system turnover activities.
Conduct line walks and update punch lists.
Verify valve orientation, tagging, and installation details.
Track system status from construction through testing and turnover.
Support test package compilation and verification.