Mitsubishi Heavy Industries

Principal Engineer, Layout & Piping Design

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Lake Mary • Florida • United States

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Develop and own plant arrangement philosophy for Simple Cycle and Combined Cycle power plants.
  • Lead development and review of 3D plant models including equipment layout, pipe racks, structural interfaces, and maintenance access.
  • Define and optimize layout strategies for GT, HRSG, ST, ACC/cooling, fuel gas, service water, fire protection, and BOP systems.
  • Interpret and apply codes and standards including ASME B31.1, B31.3, ASME Sections I & VIII, API, NFPA, MSS-SP, and PFI.
  • Ensure piping designs comply with project specifications, industry codes, and regulatory requirements.
  • Review contracts and schedules to define piping scope, deliverables, and milestones.
  • Participate in project kickoff meetings and maintain piping master document lists.
  • Review and approve P&IDs, material specifications, valve lists, and specialty items.
  • Provide oversight in piping stress analysis using CAESAR II.
  • Lead interdisciplinary model reviews at key project milestones (30%, 60%, 90%).
  • Provide field engineering support during construction, installation, system walkdowns, and commissioning.
  • Mentor engineers/designers and support development of procedures, checklists, and standards.
  • Review piping isometrics, mechanical drawings, and equipment drawings to ensure design intent.
  • Identify nonconformances and drive corrective action to improve design quality and execution.
  • Support EPC, customer, and internal meetings and resolve project issues through warranty periods.
  • Assist purchasing in supplier qualification and support application engineering reviews.
  • Travel up to 20%, including possible international travel.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 15+ years of relevant technical experience.
  • Ability to interpret business periodicals, journals, procedures, regulations, and prepare technical documentation.
  • Experience applying mathematical concepts including probability, statistics, geometry, and trigonometry.
  • Ability to interpret technical instructions and manage abstract or variable technical scenarios.
  • Proficiency with 3D model navigation tools and CAESAR II; experience with spreadsheets, word processing, email, and PDF software.
  • Knowledge of ASME Section II, PCC, MSS-SP, PFI piping codes and standards.
  • Experience with welding and NDE processes.
  • Ability to meet physical requirements including standing, walking, and lifting 25–50 pounds; work in moderate-to-loud environments with hearing protection as needed.
Benefits
  • Excellent Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision & 401K Matching).
  • Excellent development programs and advancement opportunities.
  • Tuition reimbursement and on-the-job training.
  • Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
  • Committed to quality products and services.
  • Great working environment and culture.
  • Employee Appreciation Programs and Event.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
3D plant modelspiping designpiping stress analysismathematical conceptswelding processesNDE processeslayout strategiescodes and standards interpretationpiping isometrics reviewtechnical documentation preparation
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringproblem-solvingcommunicationorganizational skillsinterdisciplinary collaborationproject managementattention to detailfield engineering supportability to manage technical scenarios
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering