Piping Lead Engineer & Layout Design Engineer

Role & responsibilities

• Develop and review piping layouts and routing based on P&IDs, equipment layouts, process requirements and project specifications.
• Prepare 3D piping models using PDMS, E3D, S3D, CADWorx and/or AutoCAD Plant 3D.
• Perform equipment modelling and develop piping arrangements considering accessibility, maintenance requirements, safety and operational requirements.
• Prepare and extract Piping Isometric Drawings, GA Drawings, BOM/MTO and other piping deliverables.
• Review vendor drawings, equipment datasheets and technical documents and incorporate relevant information into the piping model.
• Develop piping routes considering pipe rack arrangements, equipment orientation, maintenance access and inter-discipline requirements.
• Prepare and review pipe support layouts and support details in coordination with the structural team.
• Coordinate with Process, Mechanical, Civil/Structural, Electrical, Instrumentation and other engineering disciplines to resolve design interfaces and clashes.
• Conduct 3D model reviews at different stages of project development and incorporate review comments.
• Identify and resolve clashes, model inconsistencies and layer/code compliance issues.
• Review and incorporate SPF, DMR, FMR and other model review comments.
• Prepare and update piping layouts based on approved stress analysis and piping support requirements.
• Coordinate with piping stress engineers for implementation of stress calculations and support requirements.
• Ensure piping design complies with applicable ASME, ASTM and project-specific standards/specifications.
• Support preparation of fabrication and construction-related piping drawings and documents.
• Review design outputs for accuracy, constructability and compliance with project requirements.
• Coordinate with clients and project teams for resolution of technical comments.
• Participate in project review meetings and ensure timely closure of engineering deliverables.
• Support project execution by providing technical clarification to fabrication, construction and site teams.
• Piping layout and routing
• Equipment modelling
• Pipe rack and unit piping layout
• Pipe support design coordination
• Piping isometric extraction and checking
• GA drawing preparation
• BOM/MTO preparation
• 3D model review and clash detection
• P&ID-based piping modelling
• Vendor drawing review
• Stress-related piping support coordination
• Interdisciplinary coordination
• Design review and comment resolution

Software Skills

• AVEVA E3D / PDMS
• Smart 3D (S3D)
• CADWorx
• AutoCAD Plant 3D
• Navisworks
• AutoCAD
• Basic knowledge of CAESAR II will be an advantage
• MS Office

Preferred candidate profile

• Strong knowledge of piping design and engineering practices.
• Good understanding of P&IDs, piping specifications, equipment layouts and piping standards.
• Ability to independently handle piping layout and modelling activities.
• Strong interdisciplinary coordination and communication skills.
• Ability to identify design clashes and develop practical engineering solutions.
• Good understanding of constructability, accessibility, maintenance and safety requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple deliverables and meet project schedules.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Team leadership and coordination capability.

Experience in process plants, skid manufacturing, process modular fabrication, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Power, Pharmaceutical or Semiconductor projects would be relevant.