Piping Engineer

About the role

The Piping Engineer is responsible for the technical aspects of an assigned job, delivering correct, complete and coordinated design outputs such as calculations, drawings, specifications and reports. The role assists the Lead or Senior Piping Engineer in completing projects within budget and on schedule, working independently or alongside them on detailed design, and plans, monitors and tracks daily engineering activities and contractor site progress.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain the project job file, data books, drawings, specification lists, design data lists and design change notices
• Prepare piping material specifications, pipe stress and pipe support specifications
• Prepare plot plans and equipment layout drawings, and review general arrangement, isometric and vessel trim drawings
• Prepare tie-in lists and tie-in location plans, and perform pipe stress analysis for critical lines
• Review standard pipe support and piping detail drawings
• Carry out material take-offs, compile the piping bill of materials and prepare material requisitions for valves, bulk pipe/fitting and specialty items, including piping subcontract requisitions

Required profile

• Degree in Engineering
• At least 5 years of relevant experience
• Design and construction experience in the petrochemical, refinery and chemical industries preferred
• Experience in plant design and piping engineering works
• Basic understanding of equipment and piping layout and space management