Senior Engineer - Piping Material

Jacobs; Mumbai; Hybrid; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs in India seeks an experienced Senior Engineer – Piping Material to lead material engineering across major projects, developing and reviewing piping and valve specifications, material requisitions, and vendor documents to ensure technical integrity, cost efficiency, and schedule adherence.

The role requires strong knowledge of ASME B31.3, experience with metallic and non-metallic piping, EPC project exposure, and familiarity with material management tools; you will collaborate with

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering with 8–12 years of piping material experience.
• Strong knowledge of ASME B31.3 and international codes.
• Experience with metallic and non‑metallic piping systems (CS, LTCS, SS, Duplex, GRE, FRP, HDPE).
• EPC experience in oil & gas, petrochemical, chemical, or fertilizer projects.

Responsibilities

• Review technical documents and ensure compliance with piping material standards.
• Prepare PMS per process conditions and client/licensor requirements.
• Develop PMS, perform piping calculations per ASME/API/ASTM.
• Coordinate with clients and disciplines to resolve technical queries.
• Review vendor documents and manage piping material packages.

Skills

ASME B31.3 knowledge

Piping material specifications

MTO systems

ERP tools

Material management software

Cross-functional collaboration

Understanding high-purity gases

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Smart Plant Materials

Marian

Aveva ERM

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

The Senior Engineer – Piping Material will lead piping material engineering activities across EPC/PMC/EPCM projects, including developing and reviewing piping and valve specifications, material requisitions, technical bid evaluations, and vendor documents to ensure technical integrity, cost efficiency, and schedule adherence. The role requires strong knowledge of ASME, ASTM, and API codes, along with proficiency in MTO systems, ERP tools, and material management software. Candidates should have experience across industries such as advanced facilities, data centers, pharmaceuticals, solar, EV, chemicals, fertilizers, semiconductors, renewables, and life sciences, and be capable of collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams to support high‑quality and efficient project execution.

• Review Licensor/Client technical documents and ensure compliance with project and piping material standards.
• Verify MSD, MSR, and process service index alignment with Piping Material Specifications.
• Prepare piping material deliverables and estimate required man-hours.
• Develop Piping Material Specifications (PMS) per process conditions, design codes, and Client/Licensor requirements.
• Perform key piping calculations (thickness, vacuum, branch reinforcement, bends, spectacle blinds) as per ASME/API/ASTM.
• Coordinate with clients and disciplines to resolve technical queries and maintain deliverable quality.
• Prepare MR, TBE, and PR for piping components and specialty items.
• Review vendor documents, attend KOM, and manage piping material packages.
• Ensure piping material design meets safety, reliability, SID principles, and project cost targets.
• Deliver all material-related documents within project schedule.

Here's what you’ll need

• Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering with 8–12 years of experience.
• Strong knowledge of ASME B31.3 and familiarity with major international codes and standards.
• Proficient in metallic (CS, LTCS, SS, Duplex, Low Alloy) and non‑metallic (GRE, FRP, HDPE) piping systems.
• Experience with non‑metallic piping is an added advantage.
• Strong reporting, planning, and scheduling skills.
• EPC experience in oil & gas, petrochemical, chemical, or fertilizer projects.
• Knowledge of material management tools (Smart Plant Materials, Marian, Aveva ERM).
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• Understanding of high‑purity gases (Argon, Nitrogen, Oxygen, etc.).
• Familiarity with ASME NM.1, NM.2, and SEMI standards

AtJacobs we value people. Having the right balance of belonging, career and lifestyle enables us to consistently deliver and exceed clients’ expectations.

Working alongside industry leaders, you will have the opportunity to develop your career working on key projects in an environment which encourages collaboration, knowledge sharing and innovation. To support your professional growth, Jacobs flexible working arrangements, extended leave options and a host of social, health and wellbeing events and initiatives will underpin our commitment to you.

At Jacobs it’s all about what you do, not where you are, which counts!

We value collaboration and believe that in‑person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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