Lead Plant Layout & Piping Engineer

Linde Engineering; City of Tonawanda (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) matching

Pension benefits

Job summary

Linde Engineering Americas in Tonawanda, NY seeks a Lead Plant Layout & Piping Engineer to drive layout and piping design for small to mid-sized industrial gas projects from early design through construction support.

You will coordinate internal and external resources, review vendor drawings, ensure compliance with ASME and project specs, and support procurement, fabrication, and commissioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and strong knowledge of plant layout and piping design.
• 8+ years of experience in plant layout and piping for industrial gas, LNG, refining, or chemicals.
• Experience leading the plant layout and piping scope for small to mid-sized projects.
• PE license or EIT certification (with progress toward PE licensure) preferred.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant layout and piping engineering/design activities for projects from early design through construction support.
• Coordinate internal and outsourced engineering resources with guidance across multiple disciplines.
• Lead deliverables including plots, piping design, isometrics, and vendor data incorporation.
• Review vendor drawings for compliance and assist in field issue resolutions and safety reviews.
• Support 3D model reviews, estimates of engineering hours, and preparation of layout documents.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

PE license or EIT certification (with progress toward PE licensure) preferred

Tools

Intergraph Smart 3D

SmartPlant Review

Navisworks

AutoCAD

Microstation

Job description

Responsibilities

• In this role, you will be responsible for leading plant layout and piping engineering/design activities for small to mid-sized industrial gas projects and project packages, from early design through construction support
• Coordination of internal and outsourced engineering/design resources with moderate guidance, focusing on plant layout, piping design, and associated deliverables across engineering, procurement support, fabrication, construction, and commissioning support is part of your role
• You will lead plant layout and piping discipline efforts to produce technical deliverables in collaboration with Linde Engineering, other disciplines, and external partners
• Additionally, you will coordinate piping and layout design resources to develop procurement, fabrication, and construction deliverables (drawings, MTOs, specifications, calculations), interfacing with civil/structural as required for foundations, pipe racks, and supports
• Develop plot plans and equipment layouts for new facilities and revamps; coordinate 3D model reviews and perform material quantity take-offs for piping and associated supports
• You will be responsible for estimating engineering hours for internal and outsourced resources and develop layout and piping design documents in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and project specifications
• Coordinating generation of plant layout/piping drawings and isometrics is part of your role
• Facilitate 30%, 60%, 90%, and constructability design reviews; participate in P&ID reviews, HAZOPs, and HAZIDs as required to achieve safe and operable plant layouts and piping designs
• You will review vendor drawings and data to verify compliance with project requirements and to support incorporation into plant layout and piping deliverables
• You also will support reliability and mechanical integrity evaluations for piping and related components (e.g., loads, flexibility considerations, maintainability/access), and support resolution of field issues as needed
• Interface with internal stakeholders, other disciplines, and suppliers to resolve layout and piping technical issues and integrate vendor data into the model and drawings
• Ensuring plant layout and piping deliverables comply with Linde standards and applicable codes/regulations (e.g., ASME and governing building/industrial requirements as applicable) is part of your role
• Further, you will support procurement, fabrication, construction, and commissioning by coordinating resolution of layout and piping technical queries (RFIs), model/drawing updates, and site support as required

Lead Plant Layout & Piping Engineer

Tonawanda, NY, United States | req32596

What you will enjoy doing

• In this role, you will be responsible for leading plant layout and piping engineering/design activities for small to mid-sized industrial gas projects and project packages, from early design through construction support
• Coordination of internal and outsourced engineering/design resources with moderate guidance, focusing on plant layout, piping design, and associated deliverables across engineering, procurement support, fabrication, construction, and commissioning support is part of your role
• You will lead plant layout and piping discipline efforts to produce technical deliverables in collaboration with Linde Engineering, other disciplines, and external partners
• Additionally, you will coordinate piping and layout design resources to develop procurement, fabrication, and construction deliverables (drawings, MTOs, specifications, calculations), interfacing with civil/structural as required for foundations, pipe racks, and supports
• Develop plot plans and equipment layouts for new facilities and revamps; coordinate 3D model reviews and perform material quantity take-offs for piping and associated supports
• You will be responsible for estimating engineering hours for internal and outsourced resources and develop layout and piping design documents in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and project specifications
• Coordinating generation of plant layout/piping drawings and isometrics is part of your role
• Facilitate 30%, 60%, 90%, and constructability design reviews; participate in P&ID reviews, HAZOPs, and HAZIDs as required to achieve safe and operable plant layouts and piping designs
• You will review vendor drawings and data to verify compliance with project requirements and to support incorporation into plant layout and piping deliverables
• You also will support reliability and mechanical integrity evaluations for piping and related components (e.g., loads, flexibility considerations, maintainability/access), and support resolution of field issues as needed
• Interface with internal stakeholders, other disciplines, and suppliers to resolve layout and piping technical issues and integrate vendor data into the model and drawings
• Ensuring plant layout and piping deliverables comply with Linde standards and applicable codes/regulations (e.g., ASME and governing building/industrial requirements as applicable) is part of your role
• Further, you will support procurement, fabrication, construction, and commissioning by coordinating resolution of layout and piping technical queries (RFIs), model/drawing updates, and site support as required

What Makes You Great

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with strong knowledge of plant layout and piping engineering and working knowledge of related disciplines is required for this role
• Additionally, you have 8+ years of experience in plant layout and piping for industrial gas, LNG, natural gas, refining, petrochemicals, chemicals, or similar industries, including understanding of applicable codes and regulations for facility design and engineering
• Experience leading the plant layout and piping scope for small to mid-sized projects or project packages (e.g., coordinating designers, managing deliverables, supporting reviews and construction)
• PE license or EIT certification (with progress toward PE licensure) preferred
• You are adaptable and able to adjust priorities and work schedule to meet project needs
• Advanced computer skills with Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc), Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and knowledge plant design software (Intergraph Smart 3D, SmartPlant Review, Navisworks, AutoCAD, and Microstation)
• Further, you have a detailed understanding of plant layout and piping engineering (Piping Material, Pipe Stress Analysis, Piping Design, and 3D CAD Applications)
• You have strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills (written and verbal), with ability to interface effectively with internal stakeholders, vendors, and virtual teams
• Experience supporting plant layout and piping engineering for modularized process plants and/or complex industrial facilities
• Ability to work effectively in office, supplier, construction, and operating plant environments
• A willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%, including potential extended assignments at project sites (1–3 months), as required

Why you will love working with us

Linde Engineering Americas (LEA) is a member of the Linde Engineering Division of Linde plc. LEA is a single-source technology, engineering, procurement and construction firm focused on providing innovative solutions to customers. Areas of expertise include hydrogen solutions, air separation, carbon capture, adsorption, gas processing, deep cryogenics, liquefied natural gas (LNG) and fired process equipment.

In this role you must learn and abide the Linde Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct by demonstrating honesty, integrity, professionalism in all communications, actions, and decisions.

What we offer you!

At Linde, the sky is not the limit. If you’re looking to build a career where your work reaches beyond your job description and betters the people with whom you work, the communities we serve, and the world in which we all live, at Linde, your opportunities are limitless. Be Linde. Be Limitless.

Linde offers competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package. Enjoy access to health, dental, disability, and life insurance, paid holidays and vacation, 401(k) matching, pension benefits, an employee discount program, and opportunities for educational and professional growth. Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level. Build your future with us while making an impact every day!

Salary Pay Range: 100,000USD – 125,000USD

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Therefore employees assigned may be required to perform additional job tasks required by the manager.