Project Engineer - Pipe

ewi Recruitment; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ewi Recruitment is seeking an experienced Project Engineer – Pipe to support piping projects from concept through completion. You will coordinate engineering activities, review layouts and isometrics, manage interfaces, and ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

You will work with project managers, designers, procurement, construction, and clients to resolve issues, track changes, and support fabrication, installation, testing and commissioning.

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical/piping engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in project engineering within industrial/infrastructure sectors.
• Strong communication, organization and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Review piping layouts and isometric drawings; coordinate design reviews and technical queries.
• Monitor project deliverables, budgets and schedules; track engineering changes.
• Support procurement, fabrication, installation, testing and commissioning activities.
• Collaborate with site teams to address construction constraints and non-conformances.
• Maintain records, prepare progress reports and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Document management systems

Project controls software

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer – Pipe to support the successful delivery of piping projects from concept through to completion. The role will involve coordinating engineering activities, managing technical interfaces and ensuring that all piping work is delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule and in accordance with applicable standards, specifications and quality requirements. You will work closely with project managers, designers, procurement teams, construction personnel, subcontractors and clients to resolve issues and maintain progress throughout the project lifecycle.

Key responsibilities will include reviewing piping layouts, isometric drawings, material specifications and engineering documentation; coordinating design reviews and technical queries; monitoring project deliverables, budgets and schedules; and supporting procurement, fabrication, installation, testing and commissioning activities. You will identify risks, track engineering changes and ensure that approved modifications are properly documented and communicated. The role will also require regular collaboration with site teams to address construction constraints, verify installation requirements and support the resolution of non-conformances. Maintaining accurate records, preparing progress reports and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives will be an important part of the position.

Applicants should have a degree or relevant qualification in mechanical engineering, piping engineering or a related discipline, together with proven experience in project engineering within industrial, infrastructure, energy, chemical, manufacturing or similar environments. Strong knowledge of piping systems, relevant codes and standards, materials, fabrication methods and installation practices is essential. Experience with engineering documentation, project controls and common design or document management systems would be advantageous. You will need excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively with multidisciplinary teams. A proactive approach, sound technical judgement and a strong commitment to health, safety, quality and environmental standards are required.