Lead Plant Layout & Piping Engineer

Linde

$100K — $125K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering with expertise in plant layout and piping engineering.
  • 8+ years of experience in industrial gas, LNG, refining, or similar fields.
  • Experience leading scope for small to mid-sized plant layout and piping projects.
  • PE license or EIT certification is preferred but not mandatory.
  • Strong proficiency in plant design software, including Intergraph Smart 3D and AutoCAD.
  • Detail-oriented with advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%.

Responsibilities

  • Lead plant layout and piping design activities from initial design to construction support.
  • Coordinate with internal and outsourced engineering resources to ensure project goals are met.
  • Develop plot plans and equipment layouts for new and existing facilities.
  • Prepare procurement, construction, and fabrication deliverables, ensuring high-quality outputs.
  • Facilitate key design reviews and participate in safety analyses such as HAZOPs.
  • Verify vendor drawings and compliance with project requirements as part of the design process.
  • Support resolution of field issues related to piping and system integrity.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on diverse industrial gas projects.
  • Collaborative work environment with potential for professional growth.
  • Engagement in both design and hands-on construction phases of projects.
  • Travel opportunities for on-site project involvement.
  • Participation in safety and technical review processes for improvement.
Full Job Description
Linde Engineering North America LLC

Lead Plant Layout & Piping Engineer

Tonawanda, NY, United States | req32596

What you will enjoy doing*

  • In this role, you will be responsible for leading plant layout and piping engineering/design activities for small to mid-sized industrial gas projects and project packages, from early design through construction support
  • Coordination of internal and outsourced engineering/design resources with moderate guidance, focusing on plant layout, piping design, and associated deliverables across engineering, procurement support, fabrication, construction, and commissioning support is part of your role
  • You will lead plant layout and piping discipline efforts to produce technical deliverables in collaboration with Linde Engineering, other disciplines, and external partners
  • Additionally, you will coordinate piping and layout design resources to develop procurement, fabrication, and construction deliverables (drawings, MTOs, specifications, calculations), interfacing with civil/structural as required for foundations, pipe racks, and supports
  • Develop plot plans and equipment layouts for new facilities and revamps; coordinate 3D model reviews and perform material quantity take-offs for piping and associated supports
  • You will be responsible for estimating engineering hours for internal and outsourced resources and develop layout and piping design documents in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and project specifications
  • Coordinating generation of plant layout/piping drawings and isometrics is part of your role
  • Facilitate 30%, 60%, 90%, and constructability design reviews; participate in P&ID reviews, HAZOPs, and HAZIDs as required to achieve safe and operable plant layouts and piping designs
  • You will review vendor drawings and data to verify compliance with project requirements and to support incorporation into plant layout and piping deliverables
  • You also will support reliability and mechanical integrity evaluations for piping and related components (e.g., loads, flexibility considerations, maintainability/access), and support resolution of field issues as needed
  • Interface with internal stakeholders, other disciplines, and suppliers to resolve layout and piping technical issues and integrate vendor data into the model and drawings
  • Ensuring plant layout and piping deliverables comply with Linde standards and applicable codes/regulations (e.g., ASME and governing building/industrial requirements as applicable) is part of your role
  • Further, you will support procurement, fabrication, construction, and commissioning by coordinating resolution of layout and piping technical queries (RFIs), model/drawing updates, and site support as required


What makes you great

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering with strong knowledge of plant layout and piping engineering and working knowledge of related disciplines is required for this role
  • Additionally, you have 8+ years of experience in plant layout and piping for industrial gas, LNG, natural gas, refining, petrochemicals, chemicals, or similar industries, including understanding of applicable codes and regulations for facility design and engineering
  • Experience leading the plant layout and piping scope for small to mid-sized projects or project packages (e.g., coordinating designers, managing deliverables, supporting reviews and construction)
  • PE license or EIT certification (with progress toward PE licensure) preferred
  • You are adaptable and able to adjust priorities and work schedule to meet project needs
  • Advanced computer skills with Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc), Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and knowledge plant design software (Intergraph Smart 3D, SmartPlant Review, Navisworks, AutoCAD, and Microstation)
  • Further, you have a detailed understanding of plant layout and piping engineering (Piping Material, Pipe Stress Analysis, Piping Design, and 3D CAD Applications)
  • You have strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills (written and verbal), with ability to interface effectively with internal stakeholders, vendors, and virtual teams
  • Experience supporting plant layout and piping engineering for modularized process plants and/or complex industrial facilities
  • Ability to work effectively in office, supplier, construction, and operating plant environments
  • A willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%, including potential extended assignments at project sites (1-3 months), as required


Salary Pay Range: 100,000USD - 125,000USD

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*The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Therefore employees assigned may be required to perform additional job tasks required by the manager.

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