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Actalent Remote Piping Project Engineer in Richmond, Virginia
Job Title: Remote Piping Project Engineer
Job Description
As a Remote Piping Project Engineer, you will be responsible for developing piping system designs that meet code, contract, and schedule requirements for gas turbine power projects in the Americas. You will interpret and respond to technical inquiries from customers, vendors, and field personnel with minimal supervision and work closely with the parent company to establish timelines and obtain critical documents. You will also expedite subcontractors with respect to engineering and manufacturing matters and review progress reports and shop visits.
Responsibilities
Develop piping system designs that meet code, contract, and schedule requirements.
Interpret and respond to piping technical inquiries from customers, vendors, and field personnel.
Integrate and improve design requirements from the parent company.
Work closely with the parent company to establish timelines and obtain critical documents.
Expedite subcontractors with respect to engineering and manufacturing matters.
Review project contracts, schedules, and requirements to determine piping requirements, deliverables, and deadlines.
Participate in project kick-off meetings and develop/maintain a master document list for the piping group.
Review isometrics and other piping-related mechanical drawings.
Review P&IDs and equipment drawings against piping drawings.
Prepare piping component lists using P&IDs and reports out of 3D models.
Extract reports out of piping 3D models (SP3D).
Establish corrective actions to reduce nonconformance and improve quality.
Perform piping designs and have a general understanding of pipe stress analysis and pipe supports.
Prepare inquiry and purchase specifications for piping fabrication, pipe supports, and piping hardware.
Develop processes and procedures to ensure effective and optimized use of resources while providing high-quality design packages.
Interface with EPC contractors, customers, parent, and affiliated companies in periodical meetings to ensure understanding of engineering matters.
Follow up and resolve any pending items found during or after project execution up to the expiration of the warranty period.
Assist the Application Engineering Group in reviewing and evaluating customer specifications.
Protect company confidential information and maintain the highest degree of honesty and integrity.
Essential Skills
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
5+ years of directly related technical experience
Experience in developing piping system designs
Ability to interpret and respond to technical inquiries
Experience in working with subcontractors and expediting engineering and manufacturing matters
Ability to review project contracts, schedules, and requirements
Proficiency in preparing piping component lists and extracting reports from 3D models (SP3D)
General understanding of pipe stress analysis and pipe supports
Knowledge of B31.1 and B31.3 Codes
Experience in preparing inquiry and purchase specifications for piping fabrication and hardware
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Knowledge of 3D modeling software packages (particularly SP3D)
Familiarity with ASME Section II, PCC, MSS-SP, and PFI Codes
Familiarity with welding and NDE processes
Experience in purchasing piping
Experience in communicating effectively with vendors and tracking project schedules
Good communication skills
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $135000.00
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.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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