Process Piping Engineer

The Process Piping Engineer will support the delivery of process piping design projects from various industries.  This role involves client interactions, piping and equipment specification and design layout work, quality and coordination reviews, and coordination with other engineering disciplines on projects.  The Process Piping Engineer will in most instances work embedded in a multidisciplinary project environment where communication with other discipline engineers is key to project success. The Process Piping Engineer must be able to meet critical deadlines and have the ability to work independently with some guidance and as part of a team.

Reporting Structure and Career Growth Potential

• Direct Reports – None


• Potential career growth to Process/Utilities Engineer, Senior Process Piping Engineer, Project Manager, Department Manager.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure development of consistent and high-quality project deliverables


• Ensure that our process piping designs conform to the applicable code requirements


• Listen to our clients’ needs and independently provide value to our clients by evaluating options based upon the client’s needs and desires


• Communicate your design recommendations to our clients, project team, construction contractors and vendors in presentations, meetings, via email and phone as necessary


• Provide timely services that meet the needs of the clients and the overall project schedule requirements


• Work with Salas O’Brien groups to pursue project opportunities


• Complete all required Salas O’Brien training


• Able to demonstrate a high standard of professionalism, customer service


• Develop and refine process piping engineering and design methodologies, tools, and standards


• Stay abreast of relevant industry developments and technology advancements


• Maintain appropriate contact with our existing clients so that they think of our firm when services are needed


• Will be an ambassador of the firm to the public


• Will always adhere to our core values and beliefs

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.  Duties and responsibilities may be added or changed as deemed appropriate by management at any time.

Skills & Abilities

• Software:
  
  
  
  • Autodesk Plant 3D, Autodesk Revit
  
  
  • Autodesk Navisworks, Autodesk ReCap
  
  
  • Pipe-flow Professional, AutoPIPE
  
  
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, Bluebeam
  
  
  
  


• General Skills
  
  
  
  • Ability to read and understand drawings and technical specifications
  
  
  • Capable of completing field investigations and measurements
  
  
  • Excellent listening, written and verbal communication skills
  
  
  • Good attention to detail and the ability to recognize discrepancies
  
  
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  
  
  • Ability and willingness to abide by Salas O’Brien’s Code of Conduct
  
  
  • Functions effectively as part of a team
  
  
  • Understand, comply with and support Salas O’Brien’s safety initiatives
  
  
  • Desire to learn and grow, self-motivated for success
  
  
  • Able to delegate and be delegated to
  
  
  • Ability to multi-task
  
  
  • Dependability
  
  
  • Good time management and organizational skills
  
  
  
  


• Engineering Skills
  
  
  
  • Ability to develop 2D P&IDs in AutoCAD
  
  
  • Experience selecting and specifying general equipment, valves, and instrumentation
  
  
  • Experience performing hydraulic design calculations and develops hydraulic design simulations.
  
  
  • Proficient working with mechanical systems specifications (pipe, valves, insulation, etc.)
  
  
  • Working knowledge of Industry Standards such as API, ASME, ASTM, PIP
  
  
  • Interprets and ensures conformance to applicable standards and codes, as well as company policies and procedures
  
  
  
  


• Design Skills
  
  
  
  • Ability to develop process equipment layouts by incorporating OEM recommendations and clearances and allowance for future piping space.
  
  
  • Ability to create 3D piping and equipment models from P&IDs, piping specifications, and reference drawings utilizing theoretical and practical design knowledge
  
  
  • Capable of 2D drawing creation for communication of a design in construction documents.
  
  
  • Works closely with lead piping designer and process engineers and other related disciplines to ensure coordinated design systems
  
  
  • Ability to work with point clouds as part of the design process is a requirement for this position
  
  
  
  

Education & Experience

• 2-8 years of applicable industry experience


• Experience executing multi-discipline designs in an integrated approach, is desired.


• Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical, Mechanical, Construction Management or equivalent industry work experience.

Work Environment/Job Conditions

This job is performed both in the office and in the field.  Field work requires experience and confidence working in and around heavy industrial equipment, systems and conditions is required.  Activities and responsibilities require frequent sitting (often working on a computer), frequent driving, flying, walking, standing, light lifting, bending, and reaching.  Due to tool and computer usage, there may be repetitive motions of the hands and wrists.

EEO Statement

Salas O’Brien is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status, such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or age.