Piping Engineer Jobs

Piping Engineer jobs are open across oil and gas, petrochemical, power generation, and industrial construction, from entry-level designer to senior and lead engineer, with specializations in stress analysis, materials selection, and P&ID development. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles134+
Top stateTennessee
Top employerSargent & Lundy
Top cityOak Ridge, TN
Work type65% Hybrid
Top industryConsulting

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Project Engineer - Process Piping
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Project Engineer - Process Piping
ACCO Engineered Systems
Costa Mesa, California
Customer Support
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
Technical Program Management
$28.84 - $57.69/hr
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
1,001-5,000

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Sr Engineer Piping
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Sr Engineer Piping
Zachry Group
Houston, Texas
Business Analysis
Business Analyst
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
10,000+

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Piping Stress Analysis Engineer
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Piping Stress Analysis Engineer
Ursus, Inc.
Robstown, Texas
Specialized Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
$60.00 - $70.00/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Piping Engineer - Manufacturing
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Piping Engineer - Manufacturing
Jacobs
Greenville, South Carolina
Cloud & DevOps
Cloud Engineering
DevOps
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
$126k - $174k/yr
Hybrid
Associate's degree in drafting
10,000+

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Engineer IV (Senior) – Piping Systems Design
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Engineer IV (Senior) – Piping Systems Design
Blue Origin
Huntsville, Alabama
Cloud Architecture
Cloud Engineering
Cybersecurity
$145k - $203k.2/yr
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
10,000+

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Piping Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Sargent & Lundy46
  • Blue Origin5
  • BNH4
  • Seatrium4
  • Akima3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Manufacturing
  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Aerospace & Defense
  • Energy

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in piping engineer jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical or chemical engineering from an accredited university
  • Proficiency in CAESAR II, AutoCAD Plant 3D, or Smart Plant 3D software
  • Knowledge of ASME B31.3 and B31.1 piping design codes and standards
  • Three or more years of experience in oil and gas or petrochemical plant design
  • Experience reading and developing P&IDs, isometric drawings, and pipe stress analyses
  • Professional Engineer license preferred for senior and lead piping engineer roles

Tips for Your Piping Engineer Job Search

Tailor your resume to each project type

Highlight whether your background skews toward greenfield, brownfield, or turnaround projects. Hiring managers read resumes with a specific project phase in mind, so matching your experience to their context gets you past the first screen faster.

List your design software by version

Specify the exact software and version you've used, such as CAESAR II for stress analysis or Smart 3D for modeling. Vague entries like 'CAD experience' get filtered out when recruiters search for specific tool proficiency in applicant tracking systems.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists piping engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target postings that name the design code

Job listings that reference ASME B31.3, B31.1, or API standards are signaling the actual work you'll do. Applying to roles where you can speak directly to those codes in your cover letter puts you ahead of generalist candidates.

Prepare a walk-through of one past isometric

Interviewers for piping roles routinely ask you to explain a piping arrangement or stress analysis decision you made. Preparing a concise, specific example from a real project lets you answer technical questions with credibility instead of theory.

Negotiate scope alongside compensation

Before accepting an offer, clarify which design phases you'll own, whether you'll interface directly with process engineers, and what tools the team uses. Those factors affect your day-to-day growth more than a small salary difference.

Piping Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most piping engineers?

Sargent & Lundy, Blue Origin, and BNH are hiring the most piping engineers right now, with openings concentrated in Tennessee, Texas, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially active in engineering, procurement, and construction firms supporting large capital projects.

How many piping engineer jobs are remote?

About 71% of piping engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on, site-dependent nature of most piping work. Sub-areas with the highest remote share include piping stress analysis, 3D model reviews, and document control roles that don't require a physical plant presence.

How do you become a piping engineer?

Start with a bachelor's degree in mechanical or chemical engineering, then build hands-on experience in plant design or construction through internships or entry-level drafting roles. Learn industry-standard tools like CAESAR II and Smart 3D, study codes such as ASME B31.3, and progress through increasingly complex projects to move from designer to engineer to lead.

Can you get a piping engineer job with little experience?

Yes, entry-level piping roles exist for candidates who can demonstrate software proficiency and a working knowledge of design codes, even without full project experience. Employers hiring junior piping engineers typically look for AutoCAD or plant modeling skills, familiarity with ASME standards, and a mechanical or chemical engineering degree as the minimum baseline.

What does the piping engineer interview process look like?

Most piping engineer interviews run two to three rounds, starting with a phone screen covering your background and software experience. A technical round follows, where you'll be asked to explain a stress analysis, walk through a piping arrangement decision, or interpret an isometric drawing. Final rounds often involve a panel with a lead engineer or project manager.

Where can I find and apply to piping engineer jobs?

You can find and apply to piping engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.

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