Piping Material Engineer

We are currently staffing for a Piping Material Engineer for one of our clients in Houston.

Job Title: Piping Material Engineer

Location: Houston, TX

Note: Local candidates only

Pay Rate: around $60-$70/hr

Project Overview

Our client’s Manufacturing & Technology (M&T) division is a growing, dynamic business supporting increasing EPC demands across multiple sectors—including semiconductor manufacturing, electric vehicle technologies (batteries, charging infrastructure, production), synthetic materials, and data centers.

M&T is committed to exceeding customer expectations through agility, innovation, and world-class talent. The team tackles some of the industry’s toughest engineering challenges and contributes to projects that will shape the future.

Headquartered in the U.S. with teams across several states—as well as in the U.K., India, and additional global locations—M&T continues to expand and seek passionate professionals eager to make a lasting impact.

Job Summary

As a Piping Material Engineer, you will lead the design, evaluation, and development of materials and methods used in large-scale industrial projects. Your work will involve analyzing materials, developing conceptual designs, selecting appropriate materials, reviewing operational data, and resolving issues related to complex materials, welding, and corrosion. Your expertise will support the success, safety, and constructability of major capital projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply and adapt standard material engineering practices, specifications, and procedures using independent technical judgment.
• Participate in the design and improvement of processes involving the manufacture, molding, and use of metallic, plastic, composite, and other materials in construction and hardware/electronic component production.
• Analyze materials and components to determine mechanical and physical properties.
• Review operational data, conduct tests, and evaluate test results.
• Prepare material selection diagrams and materials/corrosion engineering reports as required.
• Contribute to conceptual studies, designs, proposals, and technical reports.
• Coordinate material engineering work with internal specialists, engineering disciplines, clients, vendors, contractors, and construction teams.
• Provide technical guidance to material specialists and collaborate with project teams, customers, and regulatory agencies to resolve complex material-related issues.
• Support project and construction management by identifying and addressing material requirements and resolving material concerns during project execution.
• Review and check the work of other materials engineering team (MET) members.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) in a relevant field with 5–10 years of related experience, or
• 9–14 years of directly relevant work experience in lieu of a degree.

Required Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of engineering procedures, design guides, and the application of engineering principles to plant constructability.
• Proficiency with piping material specification software (e.g., SmartPlant Reference Data / SRD).
• Extensive knowledge of ASME, API, AWWA, ASTM, and MSS codes and product specifications.
• Experience developing and managing BIM piping FabParts with defined LOD (100–500) for plant design and piping.
• Preferred experience with large industrial manufacturing facilities (e.g., semiconductor fabs, data centers).
• Broad knowledge of discipline-specific precedents and related engineering practices.
• Familiarity with standard engineering department procedures, design guides, computer applications, and administrative processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Willingness to travel and/or relocate to jobsites as required.