Senior Principal Piping Engineer

Job OverviewThe Senior Principal Piping Engineer is tasked with solving unique and complex problems that broadly impact the business. They must proactively identify and solve the most complex problems that impact the management and direction of the business. The Senior Principal Piping Engineer is considered a specialist in the field of piping engineering, and they offer a broad base of knowledge about the engineering function. The Senior Principal Piping Engineer impacts the direction and resource allocation of programs and projects in their discipline and works within general functional policies and industry guidelines. The Senior Principal Piping Engineer role requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop creative solutions to piping engineering challenges.ResponsibilitiesPerform conceptual, FEED, and detailed analyses and design as per design basis, project specifications, design codes, and standardsDevelop creative and innovative solutions that are reliable and cost‑effective for problems and challenges when they ariseApply expertise to the most complex problemsManage own time to meet objectives and (as Lead Engineer) forecast and plan resource requirementsDevelop and manage plans to achieve business objectivesClearly communicate and explain highly complex ideas and anticipate potential objections, influencing outcomesWhen acting as Lead Engineer, in addition:Direct large Engineering team as a Lead Engineer on most unique and complex projectsLead the Discipline engineering design of the assigned work area and complete within the planned schedule and budget, in accordance with standards, MDR, and project‑specific procedures and to a high professional standardPlan, organise and direct all aspects of Discipline execution on the assigned project, including scope, deliverables, schedule and all workforce resources – agree on allocations with the Discipline ManagerEnsure interfaces and deliverables are clearly identifiedMaintain responsibility for progress and productivity, identifying any required corrective actionAct as project representative for the discipline during meetings with the Project Team, Customer discipline lead, and relevant agencies such as certifying authorities, auditors, third parties, etcTrain/mentor other employees in the departmentAssist and monitor MOPEX offices on projectsHave a good understanding of the other engineering departmentsHave a good understanding of construction/fabrication yard and client requirementsHave commercial insightHelp to maintain UnifySupervise engineers and designersDefine scopes of work for engineering/ construction fabrication yardProvide engineering support as requiredPrepare specificationsPrepare technical part of Piping subcontractsReview vendor dataPrepare technical bid evaluationsAssist in furthering the departmentTasks as Engineering Specialist:Specify materials for all piping components in accordance with process and project requirementsSupply relevant disciplines with preliminary informationWrite and handle piping requisitions in accordance with project requirementsMake evaluations of incoming bids from sellers and check same for completeness of scope and compliance with specificationCheck all seller documents for completeness and compliance to the purchase order requisitionPrepare input and run reports for the computerized piping material management systemsLead and supervise all MTO & Control Engineers, ensuring high‑quality MTOs and sound material quantity control on all projectsIs responsible for all piping material take‑off and quantity control activities, including checking and reportingEnsure a Piping Material Take‑Off Planning Form is prepared and approved prior to the MTO activities on a project and an MTO Close‑Out Report upon completion of the bulk MTOPrepare all types of Material Control reports, analyse all piping material quantity developments, and report findings to Project ManagementProvide advanced pipe stress calculations of critical systems, cooperate with Plant design on necessary modificationsDesign adequate pipe supportsCommunicate with the Civil/Structural department on Pipe‑supporting structuresPrepare and handle pipe support requisitions in accordance with project requirementsEstablish and maintain interfaces with other disciplinesMake calculations on the computer/by handExecute all relevant administrationTasks as Lead Engineer:Work as Lead Engineer for most large‑size, unique, and complex EPC projectsCoach potential lead engineersHave full responsibility for all engineering and design work on any projectHave full control and manage work hours, materials, progressExplain and consider plans to Engineers, project management, and clientRecommend best practices for the execution/improvement of the projectWork in close liaison with the Design Coordinator, area leads, etcHave extensive MOPEX experienceProactively manage change and clearly convey how change will impact team, project, and businessAssist Project Manager in:Prep