Senior Engineer, Piping

PaxOcean; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

PaxOcean is seeking an experienced piping engineer to lead detailed design workflows from FEED to IFC, ensuring compliant GA drawings, isometrics, and spool fabrication deliverables. You will coordinate 3D models (E3D/PDMS/Navisworks) and supervise clash management to keep drawings fabrication-ready.

This role requires strong knowledge of piping standards and EPC execution. The ideal candidate has 8–15 years in piping engineering, hands-on experience with IFC, and a Mechanical Engineering

Qualifications

• 8–15 years of piping engineering/design experience in EPC projects and fabrication support.
• Proven experience handling IFC deliverables.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead detailed piping design from FEED handover through IFC issuance.
• Develop and review GA drawings, isometrics, and spool drawings.
• Detail model development and reviews for routing, clearances, and safety compliance.
• Manage clash detection closure and ensure model integrity before drawing extraction.
• Review fabrication deliverables: spool break logic, weld locations, and joint numbering.
• Ensure P&ID alignment with line lists and 3D model data.

Skills

Piping codes & standards knowledge

P&IDs & piping layouts

Isometric drawings & spool fabrication

3D model coordination & review

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Aveva E3D

Job description

• Piping codes and standards (ASME, ASTM, API, JIS)
• P&IDs and piping layouts
• Isometric drawings and spool fabrication practices

Job Summary

Strong knowledge of:

• Piping codes and standards (ASME, ASTM, API, JIS)
• P&IDs and piping layouts
• Isometric drawings and spool fabrication practices

Familiarity With

• MTO/METO preparation tools
• Clash detection processes

Proficiency in engineering tools/software (e.g., AutoCAD, Navisworks, Aveva E3D)

Key Responsibilities

• Detailed Engineering Execution
• Lead and perform detailed piping design activities from FEED handover through IFC issuance.
• Develop and review:
  • Piping General Arrangement (GA) drawings
  • Isometrics and spool drawings
  • Support details
• Ensure design reflects process requirements, line classes, and project standards.
• 3D Model Development & Review
• Oversee and validate 3D model development (E3D / PDMS / Navisworks).
• Conduct detailed model reviews to ensure:
  • Accurate routing and layout
  • Proper clearances and accessibility
  • Compliance with safety and maintenance requirements
• Manage clash detection closure and ensure model integrity before drawing extraction.
• Spool & Isometric Validation
• Perform in-depth review of fabrication-level deliverables:
  • Spool break logic
  • Weld locations and joint numbering
  • Field vs shop fabrication split
• Ensure drawings are fully fabrication-ready and installation-friendly.
• P&ID and Line Data Consistency
• Ensure strict alignment between:
  • P&IDs
  • Line lists
  • 3D model and isometrics

Key Requirements

• Typically, 8-15 years of experience in piping engineering/design with strong exposure to Detailed design (EPC projects and Fabrication and construction support.
• Proven experience handling IFC deliverables.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering,

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering