Fluor Corporation · 12 hours ago
Senior Piping Design Engineer
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expFluor Corporation is a leading government contractor committed to fostering a collaborative work environment. The Senior Piping Design Engineer provides advanced technical leadership for power plant piping system design and execution within EPC projects, ensuring all piping deliverables meet schedule, cost, safety, and quality requirements.
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Responsibilities
Lead development of piping layouts, routing, and equipment interfaces for combined cycle, thermal, and other power generation facilities
Produce and check engineering deliverables: 3D models, general arrangements, isometrics, piping support drawings, and material take‑offs
Interpret P&IDs, engineering specifications, and vendor documents to create detailed piping designs
Ensure compliance with ASME B31.1 (Power Piping), B31.3, API, NFPA, and company standards
Work closely with stress engineers to incorporate flexibility, nozzle load requirements, and support systems
Support development of work-hour estimates, design execution plans, and staffing plans for piping design work
Participate in layout studies, plant configuration decisions, and design optimization to meet cost and schedule targets
Develop piping material specifications and specialty piping lists in collaboration with materials engineering
Lead and/or participate in 30%, 60%, 90% and final model reviews with internal teams and clients
Conduct interdisciplinary coordination with mechanical, civil/structural, electrical & I&C teams to prevent clashes and ensure constructability
Prepare technical requisitions for valves, specialty piping items, expansion joints, and piping components
Review vendor drawings, datasheets, and engineering documents to ensure alignment with project requirements
Coordinate with procurement and suppliers to clarify technical issues and ensure timely delivery of materials
Support creation of bills of material and provide accurate forecasted MTOs for procurement planning
Assess vendor deviations and ensure resolutions align with engineering and project goals
Provide construction support including field queries (RFIs), design modifications, redlines, and resolution of non‑conformance reports
Lead field walkdowns for critical piping systems, confirming installation against design intent
Collaborate with construction teams to improve constructability, reduce installation hours, and mitigate field issues
Support hydrotest package development, system walkdowns, and turnover documentation
Review as‑built drawings and ensure accurate project closeout for piping design deliverables
Ensure piping deliverables comply with project schedules and budgets
Coordinate regularly with project managers, engineering managers, and discipline leads
Develop task plans and manage progress reporting for the piping design effort
Identify design risks early and recommend mitigation strategies
Mentor junior designers and engineers, providing guidance on best design practices and technical development
Perform detailed checks of piping deliverables, ensuring accuracy, quality, and adherence to standards
Champion continuous improvement of piping design procedures, workflows, and digital tools
Lead or participate in lessons‑learned reviews and incorporate feedback into future EPC projects
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or equivalent discipline/experience
10+ years of piping design experience in power generation or heavy industrial facilities
Strong experience executing projects within EPC or EPCM environments
Proficiency with major 3D modeling platforms (Smart 3D, PDMS/E3D, AutoPlant, Plant 3D) and model review tools (Navisworks)
Knowledge and experience of power plant systems: HRSG, steam piping, cooling water, condensate/feedwater, fuel systems, balance-of-plant utilities
Understanding of pipe stress fundamentals, flexibility requirements, and support design
Strong decision‑making and problem‑solving ability
Cross‑discipline collaboration and communication
Leadership and mentoring of design teams
Commitment to safety, quality, and project delivery
Preferred
Experience with modularization, piping installation sequencing, and advanced work packaging
Experience with construction site support or field engineering roles
Advanced technical expertise in power plant piping design
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision plans
EAP
Disability coverage
Life insurance
AD&D
Voluntary benefit plans
401(k) with a company match
Paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees
Paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees
Parental leave
Training and development courses
Company
Fluor Corporation
Fluor Corporation is a global engineering, procurement and construction company.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.3BKey Investors
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2025-10-20Post Ipo Equity
2023-08-07Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2022-02-17Post Ipo Debt· $1.8B
Leadership Team
David Constable
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Jim Robert Breuer
Chief Executive Officer
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