A Senior Pipe and Valve Engineer is needed for a global engineering, construction and project management company in the Reston, VA area. This is a Senior Piping & Valve Engineer role focused on the design, material specification, and technical procurement of piping systems in compliance with ASME codes for industrial plant projects.
location: Reston, Virginia
job type: Contract
salary: $48.96 - 84.47 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Plan, develop, coordinate, and review plant design and piping work requirements to ensure configuration compliance.
- Prepare and execute material requisitions for bulk pipes, valves, supports, and other essential piping components.
- Perform complex calculations, including minimum pipe wall thickness and material evaluations, in accordance with ASME B31.1 and B31.3 codes.
- Develop and maintain piping material class specifications, valve technical sheets, and procurement documentation.
- Conduct detailed technical bid evaluations and award recommendations for external suppliers.
- Review supplier documents and coordinate with the supply chain team to clarify technical purchase order requirements.
- Resolve technical discrepancies by dispositioning supplier deviation requests and Requests for Information (RFIs).
- Address field issues by managing Nonconformance Reports (NCRs) and Field Change Documents (FCDs) from construction teams.
- Utilize software tools such as Smart Reference Data (SRD) and Oracle Agile to manage piping specifications and data.
- Ensure all procurement and design activities meet rigorous industry standards and project safety requirements.
- Knowledgeable of standard piping codes such as ASME B31.1, B31.3, IPC, etc.
- Prior experience developing piping material class sheets & technical specifications.
- Knowledge of Smart Reference Data (SRD) in the creation of Piping Specifications (Preferred).
- Familiar with Smart Plant Reference Data (Preferred).
- Familiar with Oracle Agile (Preferred).
- Requires Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and
- 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience.
qualifications:
- Experience level: Experienced
- Education: Bachelors
skills:
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
