Piping Engineer

Akkodis; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 69,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401K plan

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Akkodis seeks a Piping Engineer in Memphis, TN for a 4+ month contract. The role covers piping systems, pressure vessels, and pressurized equipment, ensuring safety, integrity and compliance with ASME/API standards.

Requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and 5–8 years in related fields, experience reading P&IDs, and CAD tools (AutoCAD or SolidWorks). Collaboration with manufacturing, QA, and suppliers is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.
• 5–8 years of engineering experience involving piping systems, pressure vessels, mechanical equipment, or industrial manufacturing.
• Experience reading P&IDs, mechanical drawings, fabrication drawings, and engineering specifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for piping systems, pressure vessels, manifolds, pumps, valves, fittings, and pressurized assemblies.
• Review engineering drawings, P&IDs, mechanical layouts, and technical specifications.
• Evaluate piping configurations, material selection, pressure ratings, wall thickness, and mechanical connections.
• Support pressure vessel and piping design reviews to ensure compliance with applicable ASME, API, and industry standards.
• Review welding requirements, joint configurations, flange connections, gaskets, and sealing methods.
• Identify potential mechanical failures associated with pressure, vibration, thermal expansion, fatigue, and material compatibility.
• Support engineering change requests (ECRs) and engineering change orders (ECOs) involving mechanical and piping systems.

Skills

P&IDs interpretation

Mechanical design

Root cause analysis

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Akkodis is seeking a for a Piping Engineer at Location: Memphis, TN for a contract Duration: 04+ Months.

Pay Range: $50/h-$70/h; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Position Summary

The Piping / Pressure Vessel Engineer is responsible for providing technical engineering support for the design, manufacturing, assembly, testing, and validation of piping systems, pressure vessels, and pressurized mechanical equipment. This position focuses on ensuring product safety, structural integrity, manufacturing efficiency, and compliance with applicable engineering codes and industry standards.

The engineer will work closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Test Engineering, Quality, Production, and external suppliers to resolve technical issues, improve manufacturing processes, and ensure piping and pressure-containing systems meet customer specifications and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for piping systems, pressure vessels, manifolds, pumps, valves, fittings, and pressurized assemblies.
• Review engineering drawings, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), mechanical layouts, and technical specifications.
• Evaluate piping configurations, material selection, pressure ratings, wall thickness, and mechanical connections.
• Support pressure vessel and piping design reviews to ensure compliance with applicable ASME, API, and industry standards.
• Review welding requirements, joint configurations, flange connections, gaskets, and sealing methods.
• Identify potential mechanical failures associated with pressure, vibration, thermal expansion, fatigue, and material compatibility.
• Support engineering change requests (ECRs) and engineering change orders (ECOs) involving mechanical and piping systems.

Manufacturing Engineering & Process Improvement

• Develop and improve manufacturing processes for piping assemblies, pressure vessels, and mechanical systems.
• Create and maintain work instructions, manufacturing procedures, and technical documentation.
• Support design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) activities.
• Identify opportunities to reduce manufacturing defects, assembly time, material waste, and production costs.
• Provide technical support for pipe fabrication, welding, brazing, mechanical connections, and assembly operations.
• Work with suppliers to resolve material, fabrication, and component quality issues.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions.

Pressure Testing & Validation

• Develop, review, and support pressure testing procedures for piping systems and pressure-containing equipment.
• Support hydrostatic testing, pneumatic testing, leak testing, pressure decay testing, and system integrity verification.
• Establish appropriate test parameters, including test pressure, hold time, acceptance criteria, and safety requirements, based on applicable codes and customer specifications.
• Review pressure test results and investigate failures involving leaks, pressure loss, deformation, and mechanical defects.
• Partner with Test Engineering to improve test equipment, instrumentation, automation, and testing efficiency.
• Verify proper selection and application of pressure gauges, transducers, relief valves, regulators, and other pressure-control devices.
• Ensure pressure testing activities follow approved safety procedures and applicable engineering requirements.

Quality, Compliance & Safety

• Ensure piping and pressure vessel manufacturing activities comply with applicable ASME, API, ASTM, and customer requirements.
• Support applicable ASME BPVC Section VIII, ASME B31 piping codes, and ASME BPVC Section IX welding qualification requirements.
• Participate in Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), risk assessments, and corrective action activities.
• Review inspection requirements, including visual inspection, dimensional verification, and applicable nondestructive examination (NDE).
• Support welding procedure specifications (WPS), procedure qualification records (PQR), and welder performance qualifications (WPQ), as applicable.
• Investigate nonconforming materials, fabrication defects, and pressure test failures.
• Promote safe handling, assembly, and testing of pressurized equipment.

Cross-Functional Engineering Support

• Collaborate with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Test Engineering, Quality, and Production to resolve technical challenges.
• Provide technical guidance to engineers, technicians, and production operators.
• Support new product introduction (NPI), equipment qualification, and manufacturing readiness activities.
• Participate in customer technical reviews, engineering assessments, and process audits.
• Develop engineering reports, technical evaluations, and recommendations for process improvements.
• Support supplier qualification and evaluation of piping and pressure-containing components.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• 5–8 years of engineering experience involving piping systems, pressure vessels, mechanical equipment, or industrial manufacturing.
• Experience supporting the manufacturing, fabrication, assembly, or testing of pressurized mechanical systems.
• Working knowledge of applicable ASME piping and pressure vessel codes.
• Experience reading and interpreting P&IDs, mechanical drawings, fabrication drawings, and engineering specifications.
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical failures, leaks, pressure-related issues, and manufacturing defects.
• Familiarity with engineering change management, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of ASME BPVC Section VIII and applicable ASME B31 piping standards.
• Understanding of pressure vessel and piping design fundamentals, including stress, pressure ratings, and material selection.
• Familiarity with hydrostatic and pneumatic pressure testing.
• Knowledge of welding, brazing, piping fabrication, and mechanical joining processes.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, piping isometric drawings, and mechanical assembly drawings.
• Proficiency with engineering design tools such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or equivalent CAD software.
• Understanding of GD&T, dimensional inspection, and mechanical tolerances.
• Experience with PFMEA, 8D, 5-Why, and root cause analysis.
• Strong technical documentation, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting large-scale industrial equipment, cooling systems, heat exchangers, or liquid distribution systems.
• Experience with pump systems, fluid distribution networks, and industrial piping assemblies.
• Familiarity with pressure drop calculations, fluid flow analysis, and pump performance curves.
• Experience with nitrogen leak testing, helium leak detection, and pressure decay testing.
• Knowledge of nondestructive examination methods and welding quality requirements.
• Experience with ASME code compliance, fabrication inspections, and pressure equipment certification processes.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification is a plus.

Key Performance Expectations

• Reduce piping and pressure-related manufacturing defects.
• Improve first-pass process yield for pressure and leak testing.
• Reduce rework associated with leaks, improper assembly, and fabrication issues.
• Ensure timely resolution of mechanical engineering issues impacting production.
• Maintain compliance with applicable engineering codes, customer requirements, and safety standards.
• Drive manufacturing process improvements that improve quality, efficiency, and overall equipment reliability.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers