Piping Field Engineer Specialist

Job Title: Piping Field Engineer Specialist

Location: Brownsville, TX

Type of Role: Contract

Per Diem: $115 / day

Work schedule: 40 hours a week; 8 hour day | 3 Full-Time Office/Project

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Piping Field Engineer Specialist is responsible for supporting construction, quality inspections, and system turnover activities through detailed field walkdowns, system verification, and documentation readiness.

This role focuses on verifying installed piping systems against design requirements, isometric and P&ID drawings, identifying discrepancies, creating punch lists, supporting test package development, and ensuring systems are mechanically complete and ready for testing and turnover.

Field walkdowns and installation verification are a core function of piping FE roles supporting turnover activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Perform system & test package line walks to verify installation against isometric drawings, P&IDs, and plot plans.
• Identify and document punch items and deficiencies.
• Validate valve orientation (“PPE” Preferred Pressure End / “VE” Vent End).
• Verify valve accessibility and operability.
• Verify proper installation of components, including valves, fittings, and pipe supports.
• Confirm piping routing, slope, and tie-ins match design requirements.
• Perform field walkdowns and discrepancy identification as core daily tasks for piping FE support roles.
• Support inspections ensuring compliance with project specifications and applicable standards/codes.
• Verify flange alignment and integrity.
• Verify bolt-up completeness.
• Verify material traceability.
• Verify pipe cleanliness requirements.
• Assist in nonconformance identification and reporting (NCRs).
• Assist with test package preparation and verification.
• Validate boundaries and system limits.
• Ensure all components are installed and documented.
• Ensure pressure test documentation is complete and accurate.
• Track hydrotest / pneumatic test readiness.
• Track flushing and cleaning activities.
• Provide technical support to construction teams during installation.
• Coordinate with superintendents and engineering.
• Assist in resolving field installation issues.
• Assist in resolving design discrepancies and constructability concerns.
• Generate and maintain walkdown reports.
• Generate and maintain punch lists.
• Maintain system readiness status.
• Ensure all inspection and turnover documentation is complete and accurate.
• Participate in job briefs, toolbox talks, and safety meetings.
• Adhere to project quality requirements and project safety procedures.
• Support safe execution of construction installation activities, pressure testing activities, and system turnover operations.
• Conduct line walks and update punch lists.
• Verify valve orientation, tagging, and installation details.
• Track system status from construction through testing and turnover.
• Support test package compilation and verification.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• 5 to 12 years piping and or mechanical engineering related field experience (preferred)
• Experience in B31.3 Process Piping construction/installation (LNG or similar preferred)
• Strong knowledge of interpretation of:
• P&IDs, isometrics, and plot plans
• ASME B31.3 and applicable codes
• Ability to perform field walkdowns and identify discrepancies
• Strong communication and coordination skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with:
• Computer literate in word processing, Excel etc.
• Quality validation/inspections
• Pipe pressure testing and system turnover
• Knowledge of:
• Flange management
• Valve installation requirements
• Pipe cleanliness standards

The Global Edge Consultants, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Global Edge Consultants, LLC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered