Lead Engineer, Piping

Venture Global LNG; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Venture Global LNG in Houston is seeking a Lead Engineer, Piping to oversee the design of piping systems for LNG projects, ensuring efficiency, safety, and regulatory compliance. This in-office role is located in Houston, TX, with travel possible depending on project location.

The Lead Piping Engineer will manage the piping scope across projects, including overseas offices, and supervise stress analysis, material specification, design and procurement support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 10–15 years of piping design experience using 2D/3D software; LNG experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the entire piping scope on assigned projects, including overseas offices.
• Oversee stress analysis, material specification, design and take-off.
• Develop and ensure adherence to project timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and clients to clarify scope and objectives.
• Conduct regular design reviews and mentor team members.
• Liaise with other engineering disciplines for seamless integration and review vendor drawings.

Skills

Leadership & mentoring

Project management

Communication

Quality assurance

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SmartPlant Review

Navisworks

Cesar II

Job description

Venture Global LNG (“Venture Global”) is a long-term, low-cost provider of American-produced liquefied natural gas. The company’s Louisiana-based export projects service the global demand for North American natural gas and support the long-term development of clean and reliable North American energy supplies. Using reliable, proven technology in an innovative plant design configuration, Venture Global’s modular, mid-scale plant design will replace traditional designs as it allows for the same efficiency and operational reliability at significantly lower capital cost.

We are seeking qualified applicants for the position:

Lead Engineer, Piping

Located:

Houston

Summary

We are seeking a leader to join us as a Lead Engineer, Piping. The Lead Piping Engineer is responsible for analyzing and overseeing the design of piping systems ensuring that the systems are efficient, safe and meet all regulatory standards.

This position will be located in Houston, TX.

Travel may be required depending on project location. This is an in-office position Monday-Friday schedule.

General Description Duties & Responsibilities

Project Leadership:

• Responsible for the entire piping scope on assigned projects, including work done in overseas offices.
• Responsible for all subsections of the piping discipline including, stress analysis, material specification, design and material take-off.
• Develop, oversee, and ensure adherence to project timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
• Track and report progress during project execution.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and clients to clarify scope and objectives.

Piping Design and Engineering:

• Provide guidance on complex piping systems using best engineering practices.
• Review piping layouts, isometrics, and 3D models as well as the work performed by overseas offices.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, standards, codes (ASME, API), and best practices.
• Conduct stress analysis, material selection, and pipe routing optimization.
• Provide procurement support for piping items (specialty items, pipe supports, valves, etc.).
• Ensure the check and release of various piping deliverables/documents for use by downstream parties.

Team Supervision:

• Conduct regular design reviews and ensure alignment across disciplines.
• Foster a collaborative and efficient team environment.

Coordination and Communication:

• Liaise with other engineering disciplines (civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, process safety) to ensure seamless integration of piping systems.
• Review and approve vendor drawings.
• Participate in design reviews, HAZOP studies, and project presentations.
• Address technical queries and manage design changes effectively.

Quality Assurance:

• Implement quality control measures and conduct regular design audits.
• Ensure deliverables meet project and regulatory standards.
• Address any issues or risks that could impact project delivery

Qualifications

Required experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent (preferred).
• Minimum 10-15 years of piping design experience using 2D/3D software. Good knowledge of Piping design of LNG projects.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in design review software like SmartPlant Review and Navisworks.
• Strong knowledge of piping codes and standards (ASME, ANSI, API, and PIP).
• Proficiency in material identification and selection.
• Strong knowledge of Cesar II and pipe stress analysis reports for all common systems of piping.
• Experience with LNG projects is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of AIV and FIV principles and screening is preferred
• Proficiency in development of piping material class specifications is preferred
• Strong knowledge in NDE and testing requirements of piping systems is preferred
• Proficiency in valve application and specification is preferred

Leadership and Communication:

• Proven ability to lead and mentor teams.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Additional Skills:

• • Familiarity with construction and installation practices.
  • Understanding of project management principles.
  • Experience with international projects and multicultural teams is a plus.

Venture Global LNG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.