Mechanical Piping Engineer, Package

Airswift; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking a Mechanical Piping Engineer for a 6-month package in Houston, Texas. The role focuses on design, construction, testing and commissioning of mechanical and piping systems for a major LNG facility, providing technical leadership across engineering, commissioning and integrity activities.

You will work on LNG liquefaction facilities, static equipment, stress analysis and process safety, ensuring systems are safe, functional and operable in a highly technical project environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• At least 10 years of engineering experience.
• Strong LNG or petrochemical process experience with mechanical/piping systems.
• Experience supporting design, construction, testing and commissioning.
• HAZOP, PHAs, and process safety management experience.
• Experience supporting LNG liquefaction facilities commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Design, construct, test and commission mechanical and piping systems for LNG facilities.
• Provide technical leadership across engineering, commissioning and integrity activities.
• Ensure systems are safe, functional and operable.

Skills

LNG experience

Piping design

Stress analysis

Project leadership

ASME B31.3 knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Caesar

Ansys

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Piping Engineer, Package Duration: 6 months with possible extensions Schedule: 40 hours per week Location: Houston, Texas

This opportunity supports the design, construction, testing and commissioning of mechanical and piping systems for a major LNG facility. The role will help ensure systems are safe, functional and operable while providing technical leadership across engineering, commissioning and integrity activities. This company offers the chance to work in a highly technical project environment involving LNG liquefaction, static equipment, stress analysis and process safety.

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or another relevant technical field

Required Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in an engineering capacity
• Strong experience with LNG or related petrochemical production processes, equipment, and mechanical and piping systems
• Experience supporting the design, construction, testing and commissioning of mechanical and piping systems
• Experience participating in HAZOP studies, PHAs, and process safety management activities
• Experience supporting systems completion and commissioning activities for LNG liquefaction facilities

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of mechanical and piping engineering for LNG facilities, including piping, heat exchangers and static equipment
• Ability to perform stress analysis, finite element analysis and fluid flow simulations to validate designs and predict pipeline behaviour
• Proficiency with stress analysis and modelling software such as Caesar and Ansys
• Strong understanding of technical codes and standards including CFR 193/192, ASME B31.3, API 610 and ASME BPVC
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings including P&IDs, PFDs, isometrics and structural drawings
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving capability for complex mechanical issues
• Strong communication, leadership and organisational skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in LNG liquefaction facilities covering execution and commissioning
• Professional Engineering License or equivalent licence/accreditation

About Airswift

Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with unique project needs. With over 1000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 60 countries, Airswift's geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry.

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