Senior Piping Engineer (f/m/d)

Uniper; Gelsenkirchen; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Home office setup

Company pension

Lifelong training

International team

Job summary

Uniper is seeking a skilled Senior Piping Engineer for our Pipeline & Piping team in Gelsenkirchen. You will contribute high-pressure piping knowledge, create essential documents, and drive engineering projects to successful completion.

Join a diverse, internationally oriented workplace with flexible working options, travel opportunities, and ongoing professional development to shape the energy transition.

Qualifications

• Develop high-pressure piping knowledge and applicable standards (DVGW, PED).
• Prepare feasibility studies, specs, pipe classes, layouts, 3D models, BOMs, and cost estimates.
• Plan, manage and deliver piping projects within quality, budget and schedule constraints.
• Lead piping projects within interdisciplinary teams.
• Coordinate with contractors, regulators, and experts for construction and commissioning.
• Monitor industry trends and developments.

Responsibilities

• Contribute your specific knowledge of high-pressure piping technology (e.g., in accordance with DVGW regulations, Pressure Equipment Directive).
• Take responsibility for the development and creation of documents such as technical reports on feasibility studies, specifications, pipe classes, plant and system layouts, 3D models, parts lists, tender packages, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate the planning, execution, and delivery of engineering projects and ensure that the requirements for the piping system are met in terms of quality, budget, and schedule.
• Represent piping engineering in interdisciplinary teams to lead projects to success.
• Communicate effectively with contractors, regulatory authorities, and experts to ensure smooth construction and acceptance/commissioning of the piping system.
• Keep track of industry trends and technical developments.

Skills

Piping expertise

Project leadership

German fluency

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in mechanical engineering

Job description

Reference: 197185948

Our "Pipeline & Piping"-Team in Gelsenkirchen is looking for YOU! We are Uniper At Uniper, we are pro-actively transforming the world of energy...

We are Uniper

At Uniper, we are pro-actively transforming the world of energy whilst at the same time ensuring security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams with the greatest possible working time flexibility for our employees. Our corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. With us, you will be able to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a modern, sustainable, and future-oriented energy supply as well as pro-actively help to shape changes. Interested? Then we will look forward to meeting you!

Your responsibilities

• Contribute your specific knowledge of high-pressure piping technology (e.g., in accordance with DVGW regulations, Pressure Equipment Directive).
• Take responsibility for the development and creation of documents such as technical reports on feasibility studies, specifications, pipe classes, plant and system layouts, 3D models, parts lists, tender packages, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate the planning, execution, and delivery of engineering projects and ensure that the requirements for the piping system are met in terms of quality, budget, and schedule.
• Represent piping engineering in interdisciplinary teams to lead projects to success.
• Communicate effectively with contractors, regulatory authorities, and experts to ensure smooth construction and acceptance/commissioning of the piping system.
• Keep track of industry trends and technical developments.

Your profile

• Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
• At least 8 years of professional experience in the engineering of piping systems, preferably in high-pressure applications in the energy or oil & gas industry.
• Specific knowledge and experience in the pipeline transport of natural gas, hydrogen, ammonia, and carbon dioxide is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of national and international regulations on high-pressure pipeline technology.
• Experience in the engineering and engineering management of complex pipeline systems in energy plants in the various project phases (from feasibility to commissioning).
• Leadership qualities, and in particular the ability to abstract complex technical issues in order to present them convincingly.
• Ability to work on several projects in parallel and in a fast-paced environment, combined with a willingness to travel for several days at a time (both domestically and internationally).
• Very good written and spoken German and English skills required (minimum C1 in German).

Your benefits

At Uniper, we not only reward our employees with attractive salaries, an excellent company pension and health related benefits for their hard work and dedication to shaping the future energy transition. You can also expect a supportive working culture that offers a wide range of creative and innovative ideas. We enable various flexible working arrangements, whilst also supporting with home office equipment. Through regular training and workshops, together we work towards visualising yourself in our company as if it were your own. We support you in highlighting your individual potential, achieving your personal goals, and reaching your ambitions. We invite you to become part of our diverse company with international colleagues from more than 80 countries. As an employer, Uniper has committed itself to providing special support to certain areas:

Work-Life-Balance / New Normal

• Choosing how, where, and when to work in accordance with your team and the requirements of your job
• Modern and ergonomic equipment for your workplace (home & office)
• Support to balance private life and work: Sabbaticals, part-time possibilities, family service

Mobility

• Car and bike leasing offer (deferred compensation)
• E-car charging stations at almost all Uniper locations

Health offers

• Flu vaccination
• Preventive health services
• Employee assistance program

Company pension

• Employer-funded contributions to a modern pension system
• Possibility of self-funded contributions with employer-funded matching

Trainings

• Lifelong training
• Coaching

Our employees are the reason for our success. Therefore, you will find many other benefits at the local level to help you reach your potential. Energy evolutionary wanted!

Your contact

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at:

As an employer, Uniper is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. Therefore, we encourage applications from suitably qualified individuals whose capabilities match the role requirements regardless of gender, origin, disability, age, religion, ideology, sexual identity or marital status. We live inclusion and support flexible working.