Piping Engineer Job Description
Piping engineer
provides engineering calculations for complete heat and material balances, line sizing for all systems, equipment sizing including hydraulic level specification, retention and settling times, instrumentation specification, PFD and P&ID development.
Piping Engineer Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Piping design (valve/fitting/material selection, support specification, detailing)
Piping design codes (US and European)
Piping engineering (technical specification, requisition, pipe support)
Provide technical support for piping repair and alterations per API570
Provide fitness for service support for piping systems
Provide oversight to site piping infrastructure assessments
Maintain technical information of piping and equipment material in SAP system
Is familiar with the Piping Team’s Procedures
Preparing the technical sections of inquiries, reviewing tenders and making recommendations leading to the selection of vendors for piping specialties, valves and engineered items such as springs and rigid supports
Stress analysis software (PSA5, CAESARII, Autopipe, Pipestress)
Piping Engineer Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Piping Engineer
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: EIT, GC1, SCWI, AWS
Education for Piping Engineer
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the piping engineer job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and University Degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Design, Technical, Science, Chemical Engineering, Education, Communication, Graduate, Construction Management
Skills for Piping Engineer
Desired skills for piping engineer include:
Material selection
Line sizing
Industry standards
P&ID development
Shell’s DEPs
Calculations
3D data centric design systems
API
Piping
Plot Plan / Equipment Layout development
Desired experience for piping engineer includes:
Working knowledge of collaboration resources
Mechanical Engineering or similar Engineering field
Degree/ Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with Topside Experience
Experience in offshore fabrication
Proficient in the use of MS Office computer applications including Word, Excel, Access, Power Point
Registered with ECSA as a professional engineer or engineering technologist
Piping Engineer Examples
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Piping Engineer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking for a piping engineer. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for piping engineer
- Piping design, supporting, ancillary structures
- Identifies technical problems and appropriately engages the business tech
- Comply with Company valves and QA System
- Is familiar with PEM
- Contribute to continuous improvement of HSE and Quality within the project and everyday office environment
- Identify temporary materials required for the pipe pre-commissioning activities
- You check and monitor the quality of own work the work of the draughtsman and designers
- ANSYS Fluent (or equivalent CFD software) for immediate placement
- Providing assistance to the construction contractor for resolution of issues
- Review and approval of stress isometrics and calculation packages
Qualifications for piping engineer
- Flange, Valve, Fitting & Bend selection
- Preparation of Flange, Valve, Fittings and Bends specification & data sheets
- Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in engineering field of study and 0 to 3 years of work-related experience (new graduate - BE/ Btech Mechanical)
- HTS WTB or equivalent
- Candidates shall be fluent in both Dutch and English
- Be able to multi-task between several projects
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Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a piping engineer. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for piping engineer
- Eliminate piping failures and leaks through proactive analysis of piping systems
- Responsible for quality and timely deliverables of piping department
- Performs plant and piping design work across several engineering disciplines in the 3D integrated design systems
- Production/coordination of piping engineering deliverables in accordance with relevant regulations, codes, standards and Wood/Client quality assurance requirements
- Oversee Piping bulk material aspects, bulk take-offs, quantification, allocation and manipulation of a material management system
- Troubleshoot piping configuration issues and recommend solutions
- Perform fitness for service evaluation of existing piping systems
- Analyze piping Mechanical Integrity / Quality Assurance (MIQA) operating problems, provide operating and maintenance support by recommending and helping to implement solutions on pressurized systems used in the Ag Division
- Identify and promote best practices (including national and international standards) for designing, operating, and maintaining piping, and associated equipment
- Work with other consultants, plant and business personnel, suppliers and contractors on piping and other fixed equipment related activities
Qualifications for piping engineer
- Work as Lead and able to handle piping material and valve specification, Data Sheets, RFQ,TBE,MR and Vendor drawings
- Must possess a thorough knowledge of industry practices, tools, codes and standards as applicable to the Piping discipline
- Candidate should be positive, flexible, adaptive and self-driven
- It is essential the candidate can manage their own workload and drive completion of the work scope independently
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications or equivalent (e.g., MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point, ) is required
- Knowledge of ASME B31.3, B31.1, and B&PV Section VIII Div
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Our company is hiring for a piping engineer. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for piping engineer
- Review and approve technical bid evaluation done by EPC contractor for piping items
- Review and approve vendor documentation of piping items as required per ITB
- Approval of technical and procurement recommendations
- Approval and/or disposition of non-conformances
- Budget review and reporting of cost variances
- Identification of engineering scope changes, design changes
- Responsible for work of all personnel within engineering discipline on projects
- Ensure work is technically accurate, complete, and in conformance with applicable project Codes, standards, and special requirements
- Review and check vendor document / information for compliance with project specifications
- Assist in the design/specification of pipe supports
Qualifications for piping engineer
- Work as Sr Engineer and able to handle piping material and valve specification, Data sheet, RGQ,TBE MR and Vendor drawings review during bid
- Knowledge of national and international regulations and codes (valve codes, AMSE B31.3, PED )
- Experienced in undertaking MTO activities at all project stages
- Min 6 Years experience in P&ID drafting using Aveva/ Smart plant P&ID tools
- Experience with piping systems and stress analysis
- Should have knowledge of temporary materials used for pre-commissioning purposes like but not limited to knife gate valves, butterfly valves, testing manifolds, hoses, fittings, blinds, gauges
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Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of piping engineer. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for piping engineer
- Perform quality checking and verification of calculations and analysis done by the piping engineering team
- Prepare piping specifications including piping details and field changes
- Pressure design of piping and piping components according to the relevant design codes and standards
- Review the process piping systems developed for the relevant code compliance related to stress, process and mechanical integrity
- Perform theoretical calculations to validate Caesar II analysis results
- Supports piping engineering needs across the Upstream Facilities organization
- Requisition piping components, provide technical evaluation and review of supplier data
- Promote piping systems to achieve best project outcomes
- Participate in resolution of piping issues during project lifecycle, including planning phase, design, procurement, fabrication, construction and commissioning
- Support other Piping Engineers and Lead Engineers
Qualifications for piping engineer
- Work as Sr Engineer and able to handle piping material and valve specification, data sheets,RFQ,TBE,MR and Vendor drawings review during bid
- Good IT skills, (understanding of MS office
- Bachelors of Science in Engineering degree or equivalent required
- Prepare wall thickness calcs, reinforcement calcs, and other calcs, as required, to support SP item specification
- Review client technical specifications related to piping components, fabrication, testing, and NDE, and ensure compliance with such specifications
- Must be able to read P&IDs and review the usage and function of various SP items identified, provide any suggestions for improvements, and use the P&IDs as a basis for SP item estimates
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Our growing company is hiring for a piping engineer. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for piping engineer
- Person shall be able to produce piping deliverable list and planning piping activities
- Performing pipe stress calculations and analysis using Caesar II for piping systems around equipment such as heat exchangers, air coolers, rotating equipment (pumps, compressors and turbines), pressure vessels, drums and columns
- The CTG/Piping should be able to perform assigned work with no direct supervision
- Responsible for CTG Mechanical/ piping installation for all MHI scope of work
- Responsible for reviewing all HRSG tie-in piping and equipment
- Person shall able do piping stress analysis using Caesar software
- Able to do static and dynamic piping stress analysis
- Able to do pipe support design selection of piping systems
- Able to produce piping specifications, Material requisitions and TBA
- Reviewing of process piping systems in the Petrochemical, Oil & Gas and Refinery industry for the relevant code compliance related to stress and mechanical integrity
Qualifications for piping engineer
- Prepare technical bid evaluations for SP items, and for piping, fittings, valves, bolting materials, as required
- Examine and validate vendor drawings and calculations for quality and compliance
- Provide budgetary pricing estimates for SP items, as needed
- Manage and take ownership of the SP item quantities and provide trends
- Assist lead piping engineer in writing change orders for any change in SP item scope
- Assist in development of piping material specifications, as required, in accordance with industry codes and client specifications