Lead Piping Engineer

AtkinsRéalis

. Act as Piping Lead on medium to large mining and heavy industrial projects .

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeHenderson • Nevada • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $140,000 - $188,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as Piping Lead on medium to large mining and heavy industrial projects
Oversee and manage the performance of the piping deliverables across projects
Serve as technical authority for piping systems in concentrators, process plants, and industrial facilities
Participate in conceptual, pre-feasibility, feasibility, FEED, and detailed engineering studies
Support project proposals, assess professional effort and provide clear visibility on progress, performance indicators (CPI, SPI), and ETC for the discipline
Lead and supervise the development of piping engineering deliverables, including: Line lists and material specifications, Piping layouts and 3D models, Isometrics, supports, and details, Calculations and technical reports
Lead the preparation and review of piping design basis, specifications, and material requisitions
Oversee and review piping stress analysis and flexibility studies (thermal, pressure, seismic, wind)
Lead the design of: Process, utility, slurry, and services piping systems, Pipe supports and restraints (coordinated with structural), Above-ground and buried piping systems
Review and validate P&IDs, piping datasheets, valve specifications, and vendor documentation
Perform technical evaluations of vendor bids and supplier proposals
Review and approve piping material take-offs (MTOs) and contribute to cost estimates
Ensure interdisciplinary coordination with process, mechanical equipment, structural, civil, electrical, and instrumentation disciplines
Provide technical guidance, supervision, and mentorship to piping engineers, designers, and drafting staff
Support construction, commissioning, field engineering, and site activities, including resolving site queries and RFIs as required
Ensure compliance with project standards, applicable codes, safety requirements, and quality procedures

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
Professional Engineer (PE) license in the U.S. (Nevada preferred or ability to obtain through reciprocity)
15+ years of relevant experience in piping engineering for industrial and/or mining projects
Strong experience with mining, mineral processing, slurry systems, utilities, and heavy industrial facilities
Proven experience as a Piping Lead/Discipline Lead on multi-discipline projects
Experience with piping design and analysis software such as: CAESAR II, Plant 3D/PDMS/E3D/S3D
Strong working knowledge of North American piping codes and standards, including: ASME B31 series (B31.3, B31.1, B31.4/31.8 as applicable), ASME Section VIII interfaces, API, ANSI, ASTM
Solid understanding of constructability, operability, and maintenance considerations
Strong communication skills and ability to interface effectively with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams
Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop junior staff
Fluency in English (written and spoken)

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits
employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting
employee stock purchase plan
Paid Time Off
leaves of absences options
flexible work options
recognition and employee satisfaction programs
employee assistance program
voluntary benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

piping engineeringpiping designpiping analysisstress analysisflexibility studiescalculationstechnical reportsmaterial specificationspiping layouts3D modeling

Soft Skills

leadershipmentorshipcommunicationinterdisciplinary coordinationtechnical guidancesupervisionclient interfaceteam collaborationproblem-solvingproject management

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) license