Industrial Piping Design Engineer: Lead Projects & Travel

M3 Engineering & Technology Corp.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

M3 Engineering & Technology Corp. in Charlotte, NC seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineer with industrial piping design experience to join our multidisciplinary team.

This position is responsible for the design, analysis, specification, and procurement of industrial piping systems for process and heavy industrial facilities. The successful candidate will work closely with process, mechanical, structural, civil, electrical, and instrumentation engineers to develop safe, reliable, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of industrial piping engineering experience.
• Experience designing piping systems for industrial, manufacturing, or process facilities.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and 3D design software such as Plant 3D, CADWorx, Revit, Inventor, or similar.
• Experience preparing piping layouts, isometric drawings, and piping support details.
• Working knowledge of piping materials, valves, fittings, and applicable industry codes and standards (ASME B31.1, B31.3, B16, etc.).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
• Valid passport or the ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop industrial process and utility piping systems for heavy industrial facilities.
• Perform engineering calculations for pipe sizing, pressure drop, wall thickness, and piping flexibility as required.
• Develop piping layouts, routing studies, isometric drawings, and piping support designs.
• Prepare piping material specifications, valve specifications, line lists, and piping design documentation.
• Coordinate piping layouts with mechanical equipment, structural steel, civil works, electrical systems, and instrumentation.
• Develop and review piping specifications in accordance with applicable industry codes and client requirements.
• Review vendor drawings and ensure proper integration with project designs.
• Assist with equipment and piping material procurement, technical bid evaluations, and vendor coordination.
• Participate in design reviews, constructability reviews, HAZOPs, and interdisciplinary coordination meetings.
• Support construction, field inspections, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable industry codes, standards, and company quality requirements.
• Serve as Project Manager on small engineering projects, coordinating scope, schedule, budget, client communication, and project deliverables.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Independent and collaborative work

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Plant 3D

CADWorx

Revit

Inventor

Job description

M3 Engineering & Technology Corp. in Charlotte, NC seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineer with industrial piping design experience to join our multidisciplinary team.

This position is responsible for the design, analysis, specification, and procurement of industrial piping systems for process and heavy industrial facilities. The successful candidate will work closely with process, mechanical, structural, civil, electrical, and instrumentation engineers to develop safe, reliable, and