Process Piping Designer

Acero Engineering Inc. (“Acero”), a growing oil & gas facilities engineering company providing engineering, procurement and construction management expertise is currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to fill one full-time role as a Process Piping Designer (12-18 month contract role).

Acero is focused on facility and pipeline engineering, procurement and construction management services; from concept evaluation to plant start-up. Our core service offering is in-house project management, process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and control engineering, project engineering, procurement, regulatory services, civil and structural engineering, and construction management.

Responsibilities:

• Develop Industrial process P&IDs.
• Review and interpret P&IDs, equipment layouts, and utility drawings to generate line routing, supports, and general arrangement plans.
• Perform engineering calculations related to pipe sizing, pressure drops, thermal expansion, and support loads.
• Support stress analysis efforts and assist with interpretation of stress modeling results to inform routing and support requirements.
• Select piping components and materials based on fluid service, pressure class, temperature, and corrosion considerations.
• Prepare technical deliverables such as line lists, MTOs, valve data sheets, and piping specifications.
• Lead the preparation of isometric drawings, bill of materials, and fabrication packages in collaboration with designers and drafters.
• Coordinate with mechanical, civil, structural, electrical, and process disciplines to ensure design compatibility and resolve interface issues.
• Conduct field verifications and site walkdowns to validate design assumptions and capture as-built conditions.
• Participate in design reviews, model reviews, and constructability assessments with internal teams and clients.
• Review vendor documentation for pipe fittings, supports, specialty items, and equipment connections for design alignment.
• Track progress and contribute to schedule compliance for assigned tasks within project timelines.
• Other tasks/responsibilities, as required.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:

• Required: Graduate of an Engineering Design and Drafting program or Process Piping Drafting Certificate
• Required: Knowledge in Smartplant 3D and MicroStation
• Required: 7+ years' related experience at an EPC, specifically oil and gas facility projects
• Proficient knowledge of MS Excel and MS Outlook
• Proficient knowledge of the English language, written and verbal
• Must be a team player and a self-starter
• Proven ability to work under pressure and meet tight timelines as occasionally demanded by our clients