Lead Piping Engineer

1 month ago

San Diego, California, United States NES Fircroft Full time
Position Overview
The Lead Piping Engineer provides technical direction for the design, start-up, and support piping projects.

Responsible for providing the company with technical expertise that advances company operations through identification, development and adaptation of engineering principles and technologies.

Responsibilities Provides expert knowledge of piping and plant layout practices and industry trends to produce fit-for-purpose designs which result in inherently safer facilities that are constructable, maintainable and operable.

Reviews, updates and approves engineering standards. Creates new standards as needed.

Provides project and business line assurance by providing oversight of piping engineering and design scope, activities and deliverables across all projects.

Makes design decisions based on full awareness of viability, cost, risk, and potential benefits while identifying opportunities for cost reduction and continuous improvement.

Assess feasibility or technical content of proposed designs with limited data Interfaces and responds to technical queries from internal stakeholders, EPC Contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and other counterparties as required.

Reviews piping material inquiry/purchase requisitions & technical bid evaluations to ensure accuracy and compliance with project requirements.

Interfaces with EPC contractor team, vendors, and other members of the organization and its subsidiaries Facilitates internal 3D model reviews and provides input to external reviews.

Reviews vendor drawings and data, test procedures, reports and calculations to ensure compliance with project requirements. Performs other duties as assigned (no more than 5% of duties). Bachelor's Degree Mechanical Engineering or other related field.

Required Read and interpret process and mechanical diagrams (PFD, UFD, MSD, DPDT), including flow charts and Piping and Instrument Diagrams (P&IDs).

Possess practical knowledge and/or application experience with ASME B31.3; ASME Section VIII, Div 1 and 2; ASTM; and API design standards applicable to piping components and mechanical equipment Skilled in application of nomograph and similar analytical methods to determine sufficient flexibility in piping systems Must possess a strong knowledge of NFPA, API, ASME, ASTM, PIP, MSS and other process industry codes and standards.

Demonstrated understanding and application of deliverables prepared by engineering disciplines
(Process, Technical Safety, Civil, Structural, Architectural, Mechanical, Marine, Electrical, and Instrumentation) Knowledgeable in surveying, construction, commissioning & start-up techniques and practices Must possess technical knowledge in specification of piping systems and valves Knowledgeable in coating and insulation systems, including current industry practices to mitigate external corrosion and CUI Ability to manage multiple assignments with various deadlines and responsibility levels concurrently Strong interpersonal skills are required to enable effective written and verbal communication exhibiting courtesy and professionalism Strong analytical and problem solving skills Demonstrated proficiency in referencing, researching, reporting, tracking and monitoring activities and documents Completes tasks as assigned with no supervision Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point)


With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide.

With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed.

We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.

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