Principal Piping Engineer

Airswift; Reading (Berks County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking a Principal Piping Engineer in Wyomissing, PA for a hybrid role contributing to design delivery, technical oversight, and project execution across multidisciplinary teams. You will perform detailed piping work, participate in procurement, construction, and commissioning, and ensure quality and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will have PE licensure, extensive piping engineering experience, and leadership in complex projects, with proficiency in CAESAR II and related

Job description

Job Title: Principal Piping Engineer

Schedule: Hybrid 3 days in office - 9/80 schedule

Location: Wyomissing, PA

This opportunity is suited to an experienced piping engineering professional looking to take on a technically focused position supporting design delivery, technical oversight, and project execution within a multidisciplinary environment. The role involves detailed piping engineering work across design, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities, with exposure to technical documentation, engineering calculations, and industry-standard software including CAESAR II. This position offers the chance to contribute to complex engineering projects while supporting quality, compliance, and on-time delivery.

Required Education:

• 4 or 5 year technical degree in piping engineering or equivalent that will lead to registration as a professional engineer

Required Experience:

• Substantial practical and technical experience in piping engineering within the same or similar industry
• Experience working in a leadership role on projects
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary projects and teams
• Extensive relevant discipline experience

Required Skills:

• Strong piping engineering capability covering detailed designs, drawings, specifications, data sheets, calculations, and reports
• Ability to manage project requirements, support change management, and follow checking procedures
• Sound knowledge of the fundamental requirements of piping engineering and the basic requirements of other engineering fields
• Sound knowledge of applicable local and international standards and statutory and regulatory requirements
• Competent use of CAESAR II
• Competent use of relevant software such as MS Office Suite
• Ability to support procurement, construction, and commissioning activities, including requisitions and technical bid evaluations
• Strong communication skills to work effectively with engineering teams and project stakeholders
• Ability to identify issues, develop appropriate solutions, and escape when required
• Ability to support and guide junior personnel within the piping engineering team when needed

Required Certifications:

• Professional Engineer (PE) in the United States

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with AutoPipe