Piping Project Engineer
Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77020, USA
Listed on 2026-06-02
Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77020, USA
Listing for:
Actalent
Remote/Work from Home
position Listed on 2026-06-02
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Process Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Piping Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Piping Project Engineer
Job Description
This position is responsible for developing piping system designs that meet code, contract, and schedule requirements for Gas Turbine power projects. The role requires interpreting and responding to piping technical inquiries from customers, vendors, and field personnel with minimal supervision and integrating design requirements from the parent company.
Responsibilities
* Work closely with the parent company to establish timelines and obtain critical documents.
* Expedite subcontractors with respect to engineering and manufacturing matters through the purchasing department.
* Review project contracts, schedules, and requirements to determine piping requirements, deliverables, and deadlines.
* Participate in project kick-off meetings and develop/maintain master document lists for the piping group.
* Review isometrics and other piping-related mechanical drawings with minimal supervision.
* Review P&IDs and equipment drawings against piping drawings.
* Prepare piping component lists using P&IDs and reports from 3D models.
* Extract reports from piping 3D models (SP3D).
* Establish corrective actions to reduce nonconformance and improve quality.
* Perform piping designs and understand piping design philosophy.
* Understand pipe stress analysis and pipe supports.
* Prepare inquiry and purchase specifications for piping fabrication, pipe supports, piping hardware, and special elements in piping systems.
* Develop processes and procedures for optimized resource use while providing high-quality design packages.
* Interface with EPC contractor, customer, parent, and affiliated companies in meetings to ensure understanding of engineering matters.
* Request, receive, and handle indispensable technical information for the project from subcontractors.
* Follow up and resolve pending items during or after project completion up to warranty expiration.
* Assist the Application Engineering Group in reviewing and evaluating customer specifications.
* Maintain confidentiality and integrity of company information.
* Perform multi-tasks and multidisciplinary communication.
Essential Skills
* Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
* Minimum of 3 years and maximum of 12 years of directly related technical experience.
* Experience in purchasing piping materials and preparing technical piping specifications.
* Ability to communicate effectively with vendors and track project schedules, requirements, and deadlines.
* Proficiency in piping design or pipe stress analysis.
* Understanding of B31.1 and B31.3 codes.
* Experience in procurement of piping materials.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Project.
Additional
Skills & Qualifications
* Master's Degree in Engineering.
* P.E. license.
* Knowledge of 3D modeling software packages (particularly SP3D).
* Familiarity with Section II, PCC, MSS-SP, and PFI Codes.
* Familiarity with welding and NDE processes.
Work Environment
Supporting a multi-disciplinary team to complete projects for the Power Generation industry.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Houston, TX.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $60.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
* Medical, dental & vision
* Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
* 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
* Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
* Short and long-term disability
* Health Spending Account (HSA)
* Transportation benefits
* Employee Assistance Program
* Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Final date to receive applications
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 9, 2026.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
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