Senior Piping Layout Engineer

Petrocon Engineers & Consultant; Mangaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Petrocon Engineers & Consultant is looking for an experienced Senior Piping Engineer (Layout) in Mangaluru, Karnataka. This position requires 10-15 years of experience in the oil & gas, petrochemical, or related sectors. The role involves developing piping layouts, ensuring compliance with project specifications, and coordinating with multiple disciplines to achieve project goals.

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering and demonstrate strong analytical skills, effective communication, and expertise in piping design principles.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in piping layout engineering for EPC projects.
• Strong understanding of plant layout philosophy.
• Proficient with various CAD and modeling software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review plot plans and equipment layouts.
• Ensure compliance with codes, standards, and client specifications.
• Monitor project progress and assist in material take-offs.

Skills

Piping routing and layout

Effective communication

Clash detection

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Diploma/ BE in Mechanical or Relevant Discipline

Experience: 10-15 Years

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Piping Engineer (Layout) with 10-15 years of experience in the oil & gas, petrochemical, refinery, chemical, LNG, power, or industrial projects sector. The candidate will be responsible for developing piping layouts, equipment arrangements, plot plans, and ensuring compliance with project specifications, international standards, safety requirements, and constructability considerations.

Key Responsibilities

Piping Layout Engineering

• Develop and review plot plans, equipment layouts, piping routing studies, and 3D model layouts.
• Prepare piping general arrangement (GA) drawings and piping layout drawings.
• Ensure optimum piping routing considering safety, accessibility, operability, maintenance, and constructability.
• Coordinate piping layouts with process, mechanical, civil, structural, electrical, and instrumentation disciplines.
• Perform piping layout reviews and model reviews with project stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client specifications.
• Review P&IDs, equipment datasheets, and vendor drawings for piping layout development.
• Provide technical inputs for piping design and stress requirements.
• Participate in design reviews, HAZOP, constructability, and safety studies.
• Resolve interdisciplinary clashes and optimize plant layout.

3D Modeling & CAD

• Develop and review piping models using industry-standard software.
• Generate piping isometrics, layout drawings, and support drawings from 3D models.
• Conduct model interference checks and coordinate model updates.

Project Execution

• Support engineering deliverables as per project schedules.
• Monitor progress and ensure timely completion of assigned tasks.
• Assist in material take-offs and quantity estimation.
• Participate in client meetings and technical discussions.

Site Support

• Provide engineering support during construction and commissioning phases.
• Review site queries and recommend practical solutions.
• Support field engineering activities and as-built documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 10-15 years of experience in piping layout engineering for EPC, refinery, petrochemical, oil & gas, LNG, power, or industrial projects.
• Strong understanding of plant layout philosophy and piping design principles.

Technical Skills

• Software
• Standards & Codes
• Client and Project Specifications
• Piping routing and layout
• Access and maintenance requirements
• Constructability reviews
• Clash detection and model coordination
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and coordination abilities
• Leadership and mentoring capabilities
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams
• Time management and project execution skills

Preferred Experience

• Exposure to international projects and client standards.
• Experience in brownfield and greenfield projects.
• Familiarity with modularization and constructability practices.
• Equipment Layout Drawings
• Piping General Arrangement Drawings
• Layout Studies
• Interdisciplinary Coordination Reports