Associate Piping Engineer

McDermott International, Ltd; Den Haag; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott International is seeking an Associate Piping Engineer to support routine piping design work under supervision. You will build familiarity with P&IDs, Line Lists, Plot Plans, and piping specifications, while contributing to design calculations and vendor data review.

The role emphasizes learning, mentorship, and collaboration with engineers and designers across disciplines, in a structured environment focused on developing piping engineering skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering.
• 0–3 years of experience in oil and gas.
• Learning the content and application of standards, codes, and guidelines.
• Preferably Registered Engineer in Training (EIT) or member of professional engineering society as applicable.
• Eager to learn.
• Working knowledge of English, both oral and written.
• HSE, TQM, and cost-conscious.
• Show flexibility and ensure proper hand-over with regards to reassignment, replacement during illness/holidays, and assisting colleagues with heavy workloads.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed design engineering, analysis, and calculations on basic engineering tasks.
• Apply knowledge and skills to complete routine assignments under close supervision and mentoring.
• Prepare clear and accurate detailed design calculations and analyses, including design reports and procedures.
• Organize own work to meet deadlines set by others.
• Clearly communicate information, asking questions, and checking for understanding.
• Gain an understanding of the project scope of work, specifications, schedule, and inter-discipline requirements.
• Prepare/Review MTOs for requisitions.
• Review vendor data with guidance from colleagues.
• Develop awareness of costs related to own work.
• Become familiar with P&IDs, Line List, Equipment Layouts, Plot Plans, Piping Specifications, and Design Basis.
• Assist with the preparation of the Special Piping Items and required datasheets.
• Assist with the preparation of the Piping Material and Valve specification.
• Become familiar with fundamentals and Code requirements for Pipe Stress Calculations.
• Become familiar with pipe Stress Analysis software (Caesar II) and assist with simple stress analysis.
• Assist with design calculations like pipe wall thickness, reinforcement pad, trunnion support, etc.
• Assist with Material Requisitions, Technical Queries, Tech bid Evaluations, and Purchase Requisitions of Engineered Piping Equipment.
• Review and assist with checking of the vendor documentation.

Skills

English proficiency

Willingness to learn

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Tools

Caesar II

Job description

Job Overview

The Associate Piping Engineer utilizes existing Piping procedures to solve routine or standard problems. They receive instruction, guidance, and direction from others within the team, and they will leverage their conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures related to Piping and Engineering.

Job Description

Job Overview

The Associate Piping Engineer utilizes existing Piping procedures to solve routine or standard problems. They receive instruction, guidance, and direction from others within the team, and they will leverage their conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures related to Piping and Engineering.

Responsibilities

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Perform detailed design engineering, analysis, and calculations on basic engineering tasks
• Apply knowledge and skills to complete routine assignments under close supervision and mentoring
• Prepare clear and accurate detailed design calculations and analyses, including design reports and procedures
• Organize own work to meet deadlines set by others
• Clearly communicate information, asking questions, and checking for understanding
• Gain an understanding of the project scope of work, specifications, schedule, and all inter-discipline requirements
• Prepare/Review MTOs for requisitions
• Review vendor data with guidance from colleagues
• Develop awareness of costs related to own work
• Become familiar with P&IDs, Line List, Equipment Layouts, Plot Plans, Piping Specifications, and Design Basis
• Assist with the preparation of the Special Piping Items and required datasheets
• Assist with the preparation of the Piping Material and Valve specification
• Become familiar with fundamentals and Code requirements for Pipe Stress Calculations
• Become familiar with pipe Stress Analysis software (Caesar II) and assist with simple stress analysis
• Assist with design calculations like pipe wall thickness, reinforcement pad, trunnion support, etc
• Assist with Material Requisitions, Technical Queries, Tech bid Evaluations, and Purchase Requisitions of Engineered Piping Equipment
• Review and assist with checking of the vendor documentation

Reports To

Project: Lead Engineer

Functional: Supervising Department Manager

Liaise With: Engineers, Design Supervisor, and Designers of their own discipline

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications and Education

• Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Engineering
• 0-3 years of experience in oil and gas
• Learning the content and application of standards, codes, and guidelines as applicable Learning design techniques and analysis methods
• Preferably Registered Engineer in Training (EIT) or member of professional engineering society as applicable
• Eager to learn
• Working knowledge of English, both oral and written
• HSE, TQM, and cost-conscious
• Show flexibility and ensure proper hand-over with regards to:
• The reassignment to other departments, construction sites, and fabrication yards
• The replacement of colleagues during illness and holidays
• The provision of assistance to other colleagues with heavy workloads (also other projects) when possible/desirable
• The managing/learning of future current working methods and software applications
• Accredited engineering degree as may be required by specific regions
• Is familiar with the use of codes and standards

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