Piping Project Engineer

Build the Future of Power Generation

Are you passionate about piping systems, power generation, and solving complex engineering challenges? We are seeking a Piping Project Engineer to join our growing engineering team and play a key role in delivering large-scale gas turbine power projects across North and South America.

Whether you're an early-career engineer looking to accelerate your growth or an experienced professional seeking greater project ownership, this position offers the opportunity to work across the full project lifecycle, collaborate with global engineering teams, and contribute to innovative power generation solutions.

You'll work alongside industry experts, EPC contractors, equipment suppliers, and multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop safe, reliable, and cost-effective piping systems that support critical energy infrastructure.

What You'll Do

As a Piping Project Engineer, you will be responsible for the engineering, coordination, and execution of piping system designs throughout the project lifecycle.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop piping system designs that comply with customer requirements, project schedules, and applicable industry codes and standards.
• Support gas turbine and power generation projects from concept and specification development through procurement, construction support, commissioning, and warranty periods.
• Review contracts, technical requirements, and project schedules to define piping scope, deliverables, and milestones.
• Interpret and apply ASME B31.1, ASME B31.3, and related industry standards to engineering designs and specifications.
• Review and coordinate P&IDs, isometric drawings, equipment drawings, piping layouts, and other engineering documents.
• Develop piping material specifications and support procurement activities for pipe, valves, fittings, flanges, supports, and specialty components.
• Generate bills of materials (BOMs), material take-offs (MTOs), valve lists, and other project documentation from engineering drawings and 3D models.
• Utilize 3D design tools, including SP3D and similar platforms, to develop and review piping systems.
• Coordinate with stress analysis, structural, mechanical, electrical, controls, civil, and project management teams.
• Support technical discussions with customers, vendors, subcontractors, and field personnel.
• Participate in vendor evaluations, bid reviews, and procurement activities.
• Assist with technical issue resolution during project execution and startup activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve design efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance project quality.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, engineering best practices, and lessons learned across projects.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and ensure compliance with company quality standards.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 1-15 years of experience in piping engineering, piping design, pipe stress analysis, or related engineering roles.
• Experience with industrial facilities such as:
  • Power generation
  • Gas turbine plants
  • Steam turbine facilities
  • Oil & gas
  • Petrochemical
  • Pulp & paper
  • Heavy industrial projects
• Knowledge of piping codes and standards, including ASME B31.1 and/or ASME B31.3.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, isometrics, and equipment layouts.
• Understanding of piping materials, valves, supports, flanges, gaskets, and related components.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a project-driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SP3D, PDMS, PDS, AutoPLANT, or similar 3D design platforms.
• Knowledge of pipe stress analysis and pipe support systems.
• Experience developing piping specifications and procurement packages.
• Familiarity with vendor management, bid evaluations, and supplier coordination.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or progress toward licensure.
• Master's degree in Engineering.
• Knowledge of ASME Section II, MSS, PCC, PFI, and related standards.
• Understanding of welding processes and non-destructive examination (NDE).

What Makes This Opportunity Unique

• Work on large-scale power generation projects across the Americas.
• Gain exposure to the full engineering project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with international engineering teams and industry leaders.
• Opportunity for strong technical and professional growth.
• Exposure to advanced 3D modeling and engineering technologies.
• Participate in critical infrastructure projects that support energy reliability and sustainability.
• Join a collaborative environment where your ideas and technical expertise have a direct impact on project success.

Ideal Candidate

We're looking for engineers who are technically curious, proactive, and eager to take ownership of their work. Successful candidates enjoy solving complex engineering challenges, working in multidisciplinary teams, and contributing to projects that power communities and industries worldwide.

This is a Contract position based out of LAKE MARY, FL.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $60.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 2026.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Salary : $40 - $60