Piping Design Engineer for Pilot Plant & Process Systems

Tri-Starr Talent; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Tri-Starr Talent in Texas seeks a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to design piping systems for pilot plant and process integration projects. You will design piping to ASME B31.3, craft detailed drawings with SolidWorks and Visio, and guide concepts through installation.

The role emphasizes BOM development, instrumentation specification, P&IDs updates, and close collaboration with operations. Experience with FEA and thermal simulations is highly desirable, with willingness to work hands-on plant

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Hands-on design experience with piping systems and pilot plant projects is preferred.
• Experience with SolidWorks and MS Visio is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design piping systems compliant with ASME B31.3 standards.
• Create and maintain detailed drawings using SolidWorks and MS Visio.
• Develop and manage BOMs for designed systems.
• Specify and integrate instrumentation for mechanical systems.
• Update and maintain unit P&IDs.
• Support and supervise pilot plant operations as needed.
• Participate in the overall process from concept through installation.
• Conduct or assist with thermal and structural FEA simulations.
• Perform thermodynamic calculations and mechanical system builds.

Skills

Piping design

ASME B31.3

SolidWorks

MS Visio

BOMs

Instrumentation integration

P&IDs

FEA

Thermal simulations

Thermodynamic calculations

Plant operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

Job description

Tri-Starr Talent in Texas seeks a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to design piping systems for pilot plant and process integration projects. You will design piping to ASME B31.3, craft detailed drawings with SolidWorks and Visio, and guide concepts through installation.

The role emphasizes BOM development, instrumentation specification, P&IDs updates, and close collaboration with operations. Experience with FEA and thermal simulations is highly desirable, with willingness to work hands-on plant