Associate Design Engineer III, Piping-Material Engineering

Fluor Corporation; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 68,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Piping Associate Design Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves applying engineering principles to support project leads, enhancing competitiveness through quality service delivery. You will select piping materials, create specifications, and review diagrams, while mentoring others and managing multiple projects. The company fosters a collaborative environment that values innovative solutions and employee development. If you are detail-oriented and eager to contribute to impactful projects, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Training and development courses

Disability coverage

Life insurance

EAP services

Parental leave

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in engineering and two years of experience required.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Select and specify piping materials for projects.
• Review P&ID for compliance and assist in pressure test development.

Skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Professional certification in applicable field

Tools

Piping engineering software (e.g., Red Bag, Mat Man, Auto Pipe)

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

North Carolina

United States

At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you’re invited to apply for this role.

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Piping Associate Design Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will apply basic design and design engineering principles to support the Area Lead or Lead on assigned projects. Your contributions will enhance Fluor’s competitiveness in the global marketplace by delivering quality services of unmatched value and technical competence.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Select piping materials required, evaluate service life and suitability.
2. Create piping material specifications.
3. Review materials bid tabulations and substitutions for technical acceptability.
4. Prepare piping purchase descriptions for valves, pipes, fittings, flanges, and other special piping components.
5. Perform pipe wall thickness calculations (pressure & vacuum) and make preliminary selections.
6. Review Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID) for proper valving and conformance to specifications.
7. Assist in the development of pressure test P&ID as required.
8. Assist in the identification and selection of special piping components.
9. Assign line numbers and line class specifications, and update master P&ID and Piping Line List.
10. Create Piping Line List.
11. Take the lead on exciting small projects.
12. Mentor and train others as required.
13. Organize and prioritize multiple projects and tasks effectively, setting priorities and meeting deadlines.
14. Travel as needed to attend to business-related matters.
15. Meet expectations for attendance and punctuality.
16. Perform other duties as assigned.

Notice to Candidates:

Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.

To be Considered Candidates:

Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.

Basic Job Requirements

1. Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in engineering field of study and two (2) years of work-related experience; a recognized professional certification or registration in the applicable field, if required; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements.
2. Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors.
3. Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job.
4. Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines.
5. Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner.
6. Engineer-in-Training achievement status accomplished.
7. Acquired knowledge of discipline codes and standards, commercial availability and cost of materials.
8. Excellent computer and software skills to include the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programs.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Intermediate knowledge of piping components, commercial availability, and cost of materials.
2. Ability to interpret Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID) and other discipline drawings.
3. Basic knowledge of piping engineering software (e.g., Red Bag, Mat Man, Auto Pipe).
4. Understanding of stress/strain theories as applied to the strength of materials.
5. Familiarity with requirements outlined in piping flexibility, support elements, expansion joints, etc.
6. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
7. Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Salary Range

68,000 to 118,000

Market Rate

The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Fluor is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security. Our offerings include medical, dental and vision plans, EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees, paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees, parental leave, and training and development courses.

Requisition Number

149453BR

Workforce

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.