Senior Piping & Plant Layout Engineer

About the Role

A leading engineering organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Piping & Plant Layout Engineer to support major capital projects across the energy, oil & gas, chemical, and renewable sectors. This role focuses on delivering high-quality piping design, 3D plant modelling, and layout optimisation while ensuring constructability, safety, and cost-effectiveness.

The successful candidate will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to develop practical, fit-for-purpose engineering solutions from concept through detailed design.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop piping and plant layouts in accordance with project requirements, industry codes, and safety standards.

• Create and maintain piping specifications aligned with process and application needs.

• Prepare bills of materials (BOM), line lists, and tie-in schedules.

• Perform or review pipe stress analysis using industry-standard tools.

• Produce and review 3D models, piping GA drawings, isometrics, and support details.

• Collaborate with process, mechanical, civil/structural, and electrical teams to deliver integrated engineering solutions.

• Conduct layout studies to optimise accessibility, maintainability, safety, and material efficiency.

• Review vendor documentation for technical compliance.

• Participate in model reviews, HAZOPs, and constructability assessments.

• Coordinate with global design centres and verify the accuracy of their deliverables.

• Provide accurate design data to support cost and schedule estimating activities.

Skills & Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).

• 10+ years of relevant experience in piping design and plant layout within oil & gas, chemicals, LNG, or related industries.

• Proficiency with 3D design tools such as E3D, PDMS, SmartPlant 3D, or AutoCAD Plant 3D.

• Knowledge of pipe stress analysis software; experience with CAESAR II or AutoPIPE is highly desirable.

• Strong understanding of ASME, ANSI, API, and other applicable piping codes and standards.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and detail-orientation skills.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills with a proactive, positive attitude.

• Professional Engineering (PE) licence preferred or as required by regional regulations.