Onsite Piping Field Engineer

CT Field Engineer Piping Professional

Location: Brownsville, TX

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Pay Rate: $51.40–$57.00 / Hour (USD)
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

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The Piping Field Engineer Specialist is responsible for supporting construction, quality inspections, and system turnover activities through detailed field walkdowns, system verification, and documentation readiness. This role focuses on verifying installed piping systems against design requirements, isometric and P&, identifying discrepancies, creating punch lists, supporting test package development, and ensuring systems are mechanically complete and ready for testing and turnover. Field walkdowns and installation verification are a core function of piping FE roles supporting turnover activities.

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A. Field Walkdowns / Line Walking

• Perform system & test package line walks to verify installation against:

- Isometric drawings - P&IDs
- Plot plans

• Identify and document punch items and deficiencies
• Validate examples:

- Valve orientation (PPE – Preferred Pressure End / VE – Vent End) - Valve accessibility and operability
- Proper installation of components (valves, fittings, pipe supports)

• Confirm piping routing, slope, and tie-ins match design requirements
• Field walkdowns and discrepancy identification are core daily tasks for piping FE support roles

B. Quality Verification Support

• Support inspections ensuring compliance with:

- Project specifications
- Applicable standards/codes

• Verify:

- Flange alignment and integrity
- Bolt-up completeness
- Material traceability
- Pipe cleanliness requirements

• Assist in nonconformance identification and reporting (NCRs)

C. Test Package & Turnover Support

• Assist with test package preparation and verification
• Ensure:

- Validate boundaries and system limits
- All components are installed and documented
- Pressure test documentation is complete and accurate

• Track:

- Hydrotest / pneumatic test readiness
- Flushing and cleaning activities

D. Construction Support / Interface

• Provide technical support to construction teams during installation
• Coordinate with:

- Superintendents
- Engineering

• Assist in resolving:

- Field installation issues
- Design discrepancies and constructability concerns

E. Documentation & Reporting

• Generate and maintain:

- Walkdown reports
- Punch lists
- System readiness status

• Ensure all inspection and turnover documentation is complete and accurate

F. Safety and Quality Compliance

• Participate in:

- Job briefs
- Toolbox talks
- Safety meetings

• Adhere to:

- Quality Absolutes
- Project safety procedures

• Support safe execution of:

- Construction installation activities
- Pressure testing activities
- System turnover operations

Daily Activities (Typical)

• Conduct line walks and update punch lists
• Verify valve orientation, tagging, and installation details
• Track system status (construction → testing → turnover)
• Support test package compilation and verification

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• 5 to 12 years piping and/or mechanical engineering related field experience (preferred)
• Experience in B31.3 Process Piping construction/installation (client or similar preferred)

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• Strong knowledge of interpretation of P&IDs, isometrics, and plot plans
• Strong knowledge of ASME B31.3 and applicable codes
• Ability to perform field walkdowns and identify discrepancies
• Strong communication and coordination skills

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• Experience with computer applications including word processing and Excel
• Experience with quality validation/inspections
• Experience with pipe pressure testing and system turnover
• Knowledge of flange…