Linde Engineering North America LLC
Lead Plant Layout & Piping Engineer
Tonawanda, NY, United States | req28206
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
- You have the ability to travel as this role requires an initial assignment in Phoenix, Arizona to support local project coordination and execution
- 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
Why you will love working with us
Linde Engineering Americas (LEA) is a member of the Linde Engineering Division of Linde plc. LEA is a single-source technology, engineering, procurement and construction firm focused on providing innovative solutions to customers. Areas of expertise include hydrogen solutions, air separation, carbon capture, adsorption, gas processing, deep cryogenics, liquefied natural gas (LNG) and fired process equipment.
In this role you must learn and abide the Linde Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct by demonstrating honesty, integrity, professionalism in all communications, actions, and decisions.
What we offer you!
At Linde, the sky is not the limit. If you’re looking to build a career where your work reaches beyond your job description and betters the people with whom you work, the communities we serve, and the world in which we all live, at Linde, your opportunities are limitless. Be Linde. Be Limitless.
Linde offers competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package. Enjoy access to health, dental, disability, and life insurance, paid holidays and vacation, 401(k) matching, pension benefits, an employee discount program, and opportunities for educational and professional growth. Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level. Build your future with us while making an impact every day! The salary range for this role is $88,000 - $154,000 USD annually.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.
Linde acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. The company is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development.
- 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.