Cryogenic Piping Design Specialist

Air Liquide USA LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Comprehensive family benefits (medical

Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Job summary

Air Liquide USA LLC in Houston, TX is seeking a Design Specialist to create piping designs and engineering deliverables for industrial projects, integrating cryogenic components and ensuring compliance with ASME and national codes. You will produce 3D models, 2D isometrics, and P&ID updates in collaboration with process engineers and suppliers.

The role requires a Bachelor's or Technical Diploma in mechanical engineering, 5+ years in piping design with cryogenic experience, and proficiency in 3D

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology with an equivalent piping design certification/technical trade background.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial piping design and project engineering, with at least 2 years dedicated to cryogenic or low-temperature environments.
• Advanced proficiency in 3D modeling platforms (e.g. Intergraph Smart 3D, or AutoCAD Plant 3D).
• Strong command of 2D drafting platforms (e.g. AutoCAD, MicroStation, Smart plant) and modeling review/clash detection tools (Navisworks).

Responsibilities

• Design compliant piping systems and layouts and incorporate detailed piping stress calculations.
• Incorporate specialized cryogenic components into system designs, including vaporizers, cold boxes, cryogenic pumps, storage tanks, relief valves, compressors, and vacuum-insulated pipelines.
• Generate accurate 3D piping models and extract detailed 2D deliverables, including piping isometrics and equipment layouts in full compliance with relevant industry codes and standards.
• Develop, review, and modify piping and instrumentation diagrams in close collaboration with process engineers or external vendors.
• Prepare comprehensive bills of materials and material requisitions to support procurement and construction activities.
• Manage facility design projects and related services from conceptual design through to commissioning and roll-out.
• Define project design scopes, perform project risk assessments, and maintain strict cost control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare project documentation, operations manuals, and ready-for-start-up reviews.
• Provides on-site technical support to resolve construction queries and clarify design intent.
• Takes part in developing new technologies and services.

Skills

Piping design

Cryogenic design

3D modeling

2D drafting

Project engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology

Tools

Intergraph Smart 3D

AutoCAD Plant 3D

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Navisworks

Job description

Air Liquide USA LLC in Houston, TX is seeking a Design Specialist to create piping designs and engineering deliverables for industrial projects, integrating cryogenic components and ensuring compliance with ASME and national codes. You will produce 3D models, 2D isometrics, and P&ID updates in collaboration with process engineers and suppliers.

The role requires a Bachelor's or Technical Diploma in mechanical engineering, 5+ years in piping design with cryogenic experience, and proficiency in 3D