Graduate Piping Materials Engineer

Engineers and Constructors International Inc.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering contractor is seeking a Graduate Piping Materials Engineer in Manchester. You will be responsible for implementing engineering tasks, preparing deliverables, and working as part of a small core team while also maintaining self-reliance. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and some experience in piping engineering roles. This position offers a dynamic work environment with a focus on the petrochemical industry.

Qualifications

• 0 - 4+ years of experience in various piping engineering roles.
• General understanding of ASME piping design codes.
• Comfortable with occasional opportunities for international travel.

Responsibilities

• Implement engineering work within budget and timescale.
• Prepare engineering deliverables according to design codes.
• Expand and maintain knowledge of relevant engineering standards.

Skills

Piping design

Problem-solving skills

Written and oral communication

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Overview

ECI Group, the world’s leading specialist engineering contractor for low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) projects, is looking for a Graduate Piping Materials Engineer to supplement our existing team in our Manchester [Simon Carves Engineering] office. Consider joining our team of experienced piping materials engineers leading a team of talented piping engineering professionals to deliver piping solutions for our petrochemical and advanced recycling business lines.

Your Role With The Company

• This position reports directly to the Piping & Stressing Engineering Section Leader
• Implement assigned engineering work within the budget and project timescale
• Prepare Basic & Complex engineering deliverables in accordance with Company Management Systems, current legislation, Design Codes (ASME B31.3, ASME VIII, etc.) and relevant international standards.
• Commercial awareness of the impact of changes in scope, budget and schedule overruns.
• Manage scope, budgets and schedules on small projects as required.
• Expand and maintain knowledge of the latest standards, legislation, products, and practices relating to the relevant engineering discipline to reinforce professional competency
• Perform P&ID take-offs
• Prepare Piping Schedules |Management
• Prepare and Maintain:Piping Stressing Isometrics
• Expand knowledge and awareness of:

1. Detailed Piping & Flange Calculations.
2. Component Design & Material Specifications / Datasheets

Provide Input Into

• Piping Classes & all associated background support systems and documentation.
• Design Basis, Technical Specifications, Inspection and Fabrication Specifications

Background Profile

• Bachelor’s Degree Mechanical Engineering required.
• 0 - 4+ years of experience in various piping engineering roles in the design of oil & gas, petrochemical or plastics (e.g. LDPE) plants.
• High pressure (>300 barg) Piping & Tubing experience a plus.
• General awareness of process plant, piping design, fabrication and erection, safety and environmental issues.
• An understanding and appreciation of the ASME piping design codes (ASME B31.3, B31.1, BPVC, etc.), ASTM, API, BS, EN, ISO, DIN material and manufacturing specifications and standards.
• Must be capable as working as part of a close-knit small core team as well as being self-reliant with the confidence to make decisions acting on their own initiative.
• General understanding of the entire cradle to grave workflow for an EPC Project, interdepartmental dependencies, recognition of the importance of TIC rather than individual constituents that make up the whole.
• Good problem definition and problem-solving skills
• Good technical and non-technical communication skills, both written and oral
• Ability to work as part of a group and on individual tasks within a larger team
• Good command of MS Office applications.
• Comfortable with occasional opportunities for international travel.
• Legally authorized to work in the UK.