Mechanical Engineer – Piping

Engineering Resource Group, Inc.; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Engineering Resource Group, Inc. seeks a permanent Piping Design Mechanical Engineer to lead industrial piping design for complex process facilities in Reading, PA. You will develop P&IDs, isometrics and 3D plant models while ensuring code compliance and safe operation.

The role requires BS in Mechanical Engineering, at least 7 years of experience, proficiency in AutoCAD and pipe-stress tools (CAESAR II), and readiness to perform field walk-downs and support startup activities.

Qualifications

• BS Mechanical Engineering required.
• Minimum 7 years of experience designing and sizing industrial piping systems.
• Experience producing P&IDs, isometrics and plan/elevation drawings.
• Experience with water, gases, oils, chemicals and solvents is preferred.
• EIT certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design piping systems for industrial facilities.
• Develop P&IDs, isometrics, plans and elevations.
• Perform line sizing and pressure drop calculations.
• Perform pipe stress analysis.
• Support construction, commissioning and startup.
• Verify designs comply with piping codes and standards.
• Perform field verifications and walk-downs.
• Specify and select piping components and materials.

Skills

Piping design

Line sizing

Pressure drop calculations

P&ID development

Isometrics

Plan and elevation drawings

Pipe stress analysis

AutoCAD

Field verification

BIM / 3D plant design

Education

BS Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

CAESAR II

3D Plant Design BIM software

Job description

• Permanent position for a Piping Design Mechanical Engineer supporting industrial and process facility projects.
• Design piping systems for metals, pharmaceutical, food processing and general manufacturing plants.
• Perform line sizing, pressure drop and material quantity calculations.
• Develop P&IDs, isometrics, plans and elevation drawings.
• Perform pipe stress analysis.
• Specify and select piping components and materials.
• Verify designs comply with applicable piping codes and standards.
• Perform field verification, walk-downs and documentation of existing plant conditions.
• Support construction troubleshooting, commissioning and startup.
• BS Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 7 years of experience designing and sizing industrial piping systems.
• Experience producing P&IDs, isometrics and plan/elevation drawings.
• Experience with multiple process fluid services including water, gases, oils, chemicals and solvents.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD.
• Ability to walk and stand on the plant floor for extended periods.
• EIT certification a plus.
• Experience with pipe stress analysis software a plus.
• Experience with BIM and 3D plant design software a plus.