Piping Design Engineer

Qualification:

B.E/B.Tech. or M.E/M.Tech.
preferably in Mechanical, Chemical Engineering
.

Experience:
Minimum experience 10-20 years as Lead Piping engineer with Leading and reputed Engineering / EPC companies operating in oil& gas, energy, renewable energy sectors, Fertilizer etc.

Software Proficiency:

Good experience in Working on SP3D E3D /PDMS, MicroStation, and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities:

1. Lead and oversee Basic & Detail Piping design engineering activities for projects.
2. Manage a team of Inhouse engineers comprising of Materials, Layout, Stress analysis , CAD designers to deliver the piping engineering of the projects.
3. Manage Piping engineering works subcontracted to third party engineering agencies as and when required.
4. Optimization of layouts and materials to reduce CAPEX.
5. Integrate Best HSE Practices in the Piping design of plants and associated facilities.
6. Review of Client project design basis, applicable codes and standards, local regulations and incorporate the same in piping design basis
7. Develop Piping
   design basis
   , piping layouts,
   study and analysis of client plot plan
   , isometrics, and general arrangements ensuring compliance with project specifications, Piping materials, Codes, and standards.
8. Perform piping stress analysis using tools like Caesar II to validate design integrity and optimize piping systems.
9. Provide guidance and technical expertise in piping design, material selection, and installation methods.
10. Through knowledge of 3D modelling processes, tools, and procedures. Should be able to guide the modelers for preparation of 3D models
11. Coordinate with other Engineering disciplines to integrate piping designs into overall plant design.
12. Define Activities and Piping Deliverables, set up schedule and co-ordinate activities with other disciplines during BID phase, FEED Phase and Detail Engineering Phase as per the requirements of Contract.
13. Manage a team of engineers/designers; define piping deliverables; conduct material take-offs and technical bid evaluations.
14. Should be a Team Leader/player and effectively Manage Team of Engineers/Designers/Draftsman.
15. Manage Piping Material Take off, Specification, Material requisition, Technical Bid Evaluation for procurement and vendor follow up.
16. Guarantee proper Work flow, interfaces, quality checks and approval of piping project documents.
17. Conform Piping Efficient working, Project Progress, monitor and control man-hour budget.
18. Support project effort with identification of changes to the contract scope
19. Collaborate with vendors, contractors, and suppliers to ensure quality and timely delivery of piping components.
20. Participate in client, PMC, Engineering sub-contractor, vendors, and other internal and external stake holders meetings.
21. Further develop and strengthen Piping department to meet business objectives.

22.  Support site activities, inspections, and troubleshooting related to piping installations as needed.

Additional Skills:

Proficiency in Piping materials, Codes, and standards relevant to the industry.

Strong knowledge of Statutory approval drawings/documentation processes.

Experience in piping stress analysis using tools like Caesar II.

Leadership skills with the ability to guide and train a team of engineers and designers.

Excellent communication, teamwork, and collaboration abilities.

Analytical mindset with problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

7.   Adaptability and willingness to learn and apply new technologies and methodologies in piping engineering.

8.     Familiarity with Quality, Environmental, Health, and Safety (QEHS) standards and regulations is a plus.