PIPING ENGINEER – TUCSON M3 Engineering & Technology Piping, Mechanical, Engineering & Construc[...]

M3 Engineering & Technology; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

M3 Engineering & Technology is seeking a Mechanical Engineering candidate to join the Piping Department. You will design piping systems for process facilities, develop pump calculations, prepare piping isometrics, define materials, and contribute to P&ID reviews and component selections.

This role emphasizes learning and applying engineering principles, with opportunities to advance AutoCAD Mechanical, Plant 3D, and Revit proficiency while collaborating with project teams across offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering required.
• Experience with 3D modeling software: Inventor, Plant 3D, Revit, AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of industry codes and standards (API, NACE, HI, ANSI NFPA).
• Familiarity with CFD software.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for field support.

Responsibilities

• Design piping systems for process facilities under guidance of a Piping Engineer.
• Develop pump calculations, piping isometrics, materials of construction, P&ID review input, and component selection.
• Learn and apply mechanical engineering principles; gain proficiency in AutoCAD Mechanical, Plant 3D, and Revit.

Skills

Piping design

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Client interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Inventor

Plant 3D

Revit

AutoCAD Mechanical

AutoCAD Plant 3D

MS Office

Job description

Position Summary: Position will work in our Piping Department and will be responsible for the design of piping systems.

Basic Duties:

• Will work under the supervision of a Piping Engineer.
• Will develop and apply engineering principles into design of mechanical piping systems for process facilities. This includes development of pump calculations, piping isometrics, definition of pipeline materials of construction, review and input into P&ID’s, and selection of pumps/pipeline components.
• Will be available to learn and engage in any aspect of mechanical engineering, including learning new technologies.
• Will learn or enhance AutoCAD Mechanical, AutoCAD Plant 3D, and Revit software proficiency.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering, or related field.
• Working knowledge and experience using 3D modeling software such as Inventor, Plant 3D, and or Revit, and MS office.
• Knowledge of typical industry codes and standards, such as API, NACE, HI, ANSI NFPA.
• Knowledge using computational fluid dynamics software.
• Candidate must be able to travel, domestically & internationally, to other M3 offices and project sites to provide field support for new and ongoing projects.
• Must be able to work in a project team and maintain a project schedule, be a self-starter, detailed-oriented and have exceptional organizational skills.
• Must be able to interact with clients and co-workers in a professional and respectful manner and work in a team environment sharing roles and responsibilities, with limited supervision.
• Valid passport or the ability to obtain one is required.

Desired Qualifications:

• EIT, PE
• Previous mining experience
• Experience as a discipline lead for multidisciplinary design and construction projects.
• Bilingual English / Spanish abilities
• Experience using Pipe-Flo Professional for complex network analysis and Darcy-Weisbach and/or Hazen-Williams for simple systems.
• Experience with calculation and design with a variety of fluids both Newtonian and non-Newtonian, specification and selection of materials and process equipment.