HKA Enterprises · 19 hours ago
Sr. Piping Discipline Project Lead : 199986
HKA Enterprises is a company specializing in engineering services, and they are seeking a Senior Piping Discipline Project Lead. The role involves leading piping engineering and design efforts, ensuring compliance with client standards, and managing project scopes, schedules, and budgets.
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary discipline lead for piping engineering and design, ensuring compliance with client standards, procedures, and quality expectations
Supervise all aspects of pipe design, including layout development, routing, and coordination with other disciplines
Oversee project level piping material specifications, ensuring proper selection for process, utility, and specialty systems
Maintain strong client relationships, understanding their expectations and promptly communicating scope or design changes
Oversee project earned value, monitor progress, and manage change effectively
Develop person-hour estimates, allocate resources, and determine staff effectiveness—who does what and when
Oversee project level piping stress analysis activities, coordinating with stress engineers to ensure system integrity and compliance with applicable codes
Drive successful global workshare execution through heightened communication and strategic coordination
Be able to communicate definitive expertise around Piping and Facility Layout principles
Review vendor drawings, execute piping engineering design, and develop design estimates
Keep construction costs and safety measures at the forefront of all decisions
Mentor and guide team members, fostering growth and technical excellence
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree (AA) in Computer Aided Drafting and Design or similar technical degree
15+ years of piping engineering or design experience, with at least 5 years in a lead or supervisory role
Proven ability to manage scope, schedule, and budget for complex industrial projects
Advanced knowledge of piping codes and standards (ASME, B31.3, BPE, etc.)
Software Expertise: Ideally, you can model in Revit or AutoCAD Plant 3D, but at a minimum, you must have proven history utilizing these tools with coordination of global teams
Strong understanding of constructability, safety, and cost control principles
Excellent communication and leadership skills to manage multi-discipline teams and client interactions
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or advanced manufacturing facilities
Familiarity with pipe stress analysis and integration with design deliverables
Demonstrated success in global workshare execution and remote team leadership
Ability to mentor and develop junior engineers and designers, fostering technical growth
Strong business acumen with an understanding of earned value management and change control processes
Advanced proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD Plant 3D. Some past experience with Hexagon SmartPlant 3D