Senior Piping Engineer

CB&I; Plainfield (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k)-matching program

Paid holidays

Job summary

CB&I is seeking a Sr. Piping Engineer in Plainfield, Illinois. The role involves piping design and stress analysis, ensuring deliverables meet design codes and specifications.

Applicants should have over 10 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, and proficiency in Cesar II software. This position offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance along with retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in piping engineering.
• Familiar with local and international codes and standards (e.g., ASME, API, ANSI).
• Cross-functional training such as Graduate Development Program or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Produce assigned deliverables per design code and specifications.
• Ensure designs are safe for field erection.
• Coordinate with other roles on the project team.
• Run programs to produce design calculations.

Skills

Cesar II pipe stress analysis software

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Business presence and polish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineering License

Job description

Company Overview CB&I delivers integrated storage and asset‑management solutions that help customers operate safely, reliably, and efficiently across the lifecycle of their facilities. Through our two global business units – Storage Solutions, the world leader in tanks, terminals, and storage systems, and Asset Solutions, a leading provider of operations, management, wells and decommissioning services – we combine technical excellence with execution capability to extend asset life, optimize performance, and maximize value.

Overview

Sr. Piping Engineer includes piping design and stress analysis of an assigned scope of work in a CB&I project. Work includes concept studies, cost and planning studies, layouts, design calculations, specification development, vendor package management of equipment and interfaces (e.g., nozzle loads). Able to effectively communicate technical solutions and concepts to other engineers and non-engineers. Maintains and promotes a focus on CB&I's end product whether engineering, fabrication or construction. Ensures effective communication among engineering disciplines. Ensures effective management of change. Assumes responsibility for cost, schedule, quantity, and budget control.

Responsibilities

• Produce assigned deliverables per applicable design code, company standards and customer drawings and specifications.
• Adhere to regulations and bylaws of local professional engineering jurisdictions and code of ethics in protection of the public and the environment.
• Ensure designs and details are safe for field erection and use, with constructability in mind.
• Reliably check and sign off on design calculations, specifications and other deliverables for customer approval or project use per applicable design code, company standards and customer drawings and specifications.
• Compare designs and details to as‑sold estimate and customer documents and advise project team of discrepancies and potential change notices.
• Run programs to produce and check design calculations in designated software.
• Coordinate with other roles and functions on project team.
• Forecast task durations and commit to definitive deadlines.
• Facilitate decisions on project‑specific details and advise project team.
• Generate improvement ideas for tools and workflow associated with the role.
• MAY include maintaining professional license in at least one jurisdiction and approving and stamping project deliverables as needed.
• Effectively use document management system.
• Effectively use project team or department collaboration and productivity applications and tools.

Local Requirements

• Must be experienced using Cesar II(R) pipe stress analysis software.
• Experience with low temperature and cryogenic process pipelines is preferred.
• Experience analyzing piping arrangements in space‑constrained structures (e.g., modules/platforms) is beneficial.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering from an accredited school is required.
• Professional Engineering License in at least one state is preferred.
• Cross‑functional training such as Graduate Development Program or equivalent.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiar with local and international codes and standards (e.g., ASME, API, ANSI).

Organizational Structure and Location

• Reports to Project Engineer or Engineering Manager.
• Plate Structures Engineering Office.
• May be temporarily assigned to Project Sites.
• Common performance metrics: Leadership, Quality, Efficiency, Teamwork, Forecasting, Reliability, Priorities, Continuous improvement.

Skills and Behaviors

• Business presence and polish.
• Knowledge of CB&I products and markets.
• Proactively identifies and solves complex problems.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Mental agility and ability to multi‑task and manage tight deadlines.
• Proven negotiating ability with high emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated business partnering skills with the ability to influence the organization.
• Adaptability and agility to learn and contribute in varying and complex environments.
• A mature business and technical acumen coupled with a drive to achieve results.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skill, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work and build credibility across the business, up to and including senior management level.
• Proactively embraces and promotes the company's values and culture, including diversity & inclusion and a healthy and safe work environment.

Benefits

CB&I offers a robust package of benefits, including major medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k)-matching program, FSA/HSA programs, long‑ and short‑term disability options, life insurance, and AD&D. Paid holidays and paid time off are provided. Benefits eligibility for permanent positions may vary by full‑time or part‑time roles, location, or position. Compensation is the current estimated range for the position and is subject to change based on geographic location, market data, skills, experience, and other factors. Discuss compensation questions with your recruiter during the interview process.