Senior Piping & Plant Layout Engineer

NEXHR; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

NEXHR is seeking an experienced Senior Piping & Plant Layout Engineer to join its engineering team in Houston. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in piping; plant layout design, 3D plant modelling, and layout optimization focused on constructability, safety, maintainability, and cost efficiency.

Responsibilities include developing piping and plant layouts, preparing BOMs and tie-ins, conducting pipe stress analyses, creating 3D models and GA drawings, and coordinating with multiple

Qualifications

• Proven experience in piping design and plant layout for multidisciplinary projects.
• Experience with pipe stress analysis using CAESAR II or AutoPIPE.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas preferred.
• Ability to ensure constructability, safety, accessibility, and maintainability.

Responsibilities

• Develop piping and plant layouts in line with project requirements and codes.
• Prepare BOMs, line lists, and tie-in schedules.
• Review 3D models, GA drawings, isometrics, and pipe supports.
• Coordinate with process, mechanical, civil/structural, and electrical engineers.
• Participate in 3D model reviews, hazard studies, and constructability reviews.

Skills

Piping design

Plant layout

Pipe stress analysis

3D modelling

CAESAR II

AutoPIPE

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Constructability focus

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas

Tools

CAESAR II

AutoPIPE

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Piping & Plant Layout Engineer to join its engineering team. The successful candidate will have strong expertise in piping and plant layout design, 3D plant modelling, and layout optimization, with a focus on constructability, safety, maintainability, and cost efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop piping and plant layouts in accordance with project requirements, applicable industry codes, and safety standards.
• Develop piping specifications that meet application-specific process requirements.
• Prepare bills of materials (BOMs), line lists, and tie-in schedules.
• Perform or review pipe stress analyses to ensure compliance with design and operational requirements.
• Create and review 3D models, piping general arrangement (GA) drawings, isometrics, and pipe support details.
• Coordinate with process, mechanical, civil/structural, and electrical engineering disciplines to deliver integrated design solutions.
• Conduct layout studies to optimize material usage, accessibility, maintainability, safety, and overall project efficiency.
• Review vendor drawings and documentation for compliance with project specifications.
• Participate in 3D model reviews, hazard studies, constructability reviews, and other relevant design activities.

Experience and Qualifications

• Proven experience in piping design, plant layout, and pipe stress analysis.
• Proficiency with CAESAR II or AutoPIPE.
• Experience working on multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• A strong understanding of constructability, safety, accessibility, and maintenance requirements.
• A Professional Engineer (PE) licence in the State of Texas—ideally.

This role can be mainly remote, but keen to ensure candidate can travel to the Houston office as and when required.