Piping Engineer

Brunel; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Brunel in Houston, Texas seeks a Piping Engineer to lead mechanical and piping activities for a major LNG client. You will oversee design, construction, commissioning, vibration, and operations, ensuring compliance with ASME B31.3, API 610, and CFR requirements while coordinating with client, EPC contractor, and multidisciplinary teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, 10+ years of experience in LNG or large-scale process facilities, and proficiency with CAESAR II or

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of mechanical/piping engineering experience.
• Experience with LNG, petrochemical, or similar large-scale process facilities.
• Experience with project execution, commissioning, and field support.
• Strong knowledge of piping, static equipment, heat exchangers, and mechanical systems.
• Experience with piping stress analysis software such as CAESAR II or ANSYS.
• Knowledge of applicable codes and standards, including ASME B31.3, API 610, ASME BPVC, and CFR requirements.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and troubleshoot complex mechanical systems.
• Experience participating in HAZOPs and PHAs.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for mechanical and piping engineering activities.
• Oversee design, construction, testing, commissioning, and handover of mechanical and piping systems.
• Act as the primary mechanical/piping interface between the client and EPC contractor.
• Review P&IDs, PFDs, piping isometrics, equipment drawings, and other engineering deliverables.
• Perform and review piping stress analysis, simulations, and technical evaluations.
• Support HAZOPs, PHAs, process safety activities, and regulatory compliance.
• Support integrity management programs, including corrosion, inspection, and maintenance strategies.
• Review static equipment inspection plans and support technical readiness activities.
• Provide commissioning and troubleshooting support for mechanical and piping systems.
• Identify and resolve technical issues, interface challenges, and site fit-up concerns.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering and site teams.
• Coordinate with EPC contractors, vendors, engineering, construction, and operations teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Mentorship

Team coordination

Interpretation of drawings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAESAR II

ANSYS

Job description

We're seeking a Piping Engineer to work with one of our major LNG clients in Houston, Texas.

The Mechanical & Piping Engineer will provide technical leadership and oversight for mechanical and piping systems throughout design, construction, commissioning, and operations. This role will ensure systems are safe, functional, operable, and compliant with applicable codes and industry standards while serving as a key interface between the client, EPC contractor, and multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for mechanical and piping engineering activities.
• Oversee design, construction, testing, commissioning, and handover of mechanical and piping systems.
• Act as the primary mechanical/piping interface between the client and EPC contractor.
• Review P&IDs, PFDs, piping isometrics, equipment drawings, and other engineering deliverables.
• Perform and review piping stress analysis, simulations, and technical evaluations.
• Support HAZOPs, PHAs, process safety activities, and regulatory compliance.
• Support integrity management programs, including corrosion, inspection, and maintenance strategies.
• Review static equipment inspection plans and support technical readiness activities.
• Provide commissioning and troubleshooting support for mechanical and piping systems.
• Identify and resolve technical issues, interface challenges, and site fit-up concerns.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering and site teams.
• Coordinate with EPC contractors, vendors, engineering, construction, and operations teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of mechanical/piping engineering experience.
• Experience with LNG, petrochemical, or similar large-scale process facilities.
• Experience with project execution, commissioning, and field support.
• Strong knowledge of piping, static equipment, heat exchangers, and mechanical systems.
• Experience with piping stress analysis software such as CAESAR II or ANSYS.
• Knowledge of applicable codes and standards, including ASME B31.3, API 610, ASME BPVC, and CFR requirements.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and troubleshoot complex mechanical systems.
• Experience participating in HAZOPs and PHAs.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license or equivalent certification preferred.

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