Senior Piping Engineer – Power Generation, Gas-to-Power

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Engage in practical piping engineering for our FEL-2 and early-phase delivery projects, taking ownership of aspects that our software currently cannot manage to ensure timely project completion.

• Act as the quality control for Candid's automated piping outputs: identify errors before they reach clients and provide feedback to enhance product accuracy.

• Establish the development and validation processes for piping information during FEED and early detailed design phases in power and gas-to-power projects, defining what constitutes "good" work.

• Review and authenticate piping content across P&IDs, line lists, piping specifications, and tie-in lists.

• Create repeatable checks to identify tagging, completeness, and consistency issues early in the process.

• Analyze the occurrences of piping rework, understand the reasons behind it, and identify the inputs that contribute to it.

• Clarify interface points with Process, Mechanical, Instrumentation & Control, Electrical, and Civil/Structural disciplines (including pipe racks and supports).

• Differentiate between genuinely repetitive tasks and those requiring thoughtful engineering judgment.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 7 years of experience in a large-scale EPC, PMC, or owner-operator environment, primarily focused on power generation or gas-to-power fields.

• Direct involvement in combined cycle, simple cycle, gas-to-power, LNG, or cogeneration projects (excluding refining or petrochemical projects).

• Proven track record of personally managing line list and piping specification development through the FEED phase.

• Strong expertise in power plant piping, including high-energy steam cycles (main steam, hot and cold reheat, feedwater), as well as fuel gas, condensate, cooling water, and balance of plant piping.

• Practical knowledge of ASME B31.1 (power piping) and B31.3 (process piping) standards.

• Familiarity with pipe stress analysis and identification of stress-critical lines (using CAESAR II or equivalent software).

• Experience with layout driven by plot plans and 3D models (AVEVA E3D / PDMS, SmartPlant 3D, or similar applications).

• Quick to identify inconsistencies across P&IDs, line lists, and vendor documentation.

• Solid understanding of cross-discipline dependencies.

• Experience feeling constrained by corporate processes and seeking a more flexible environment.

• Comfortable with ambiguity and multitasking; prioritize action over waiting for ideal conditions.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus equity.

• Unlimited paid time off; great work requires time to recharge.

• Comprehensive health insurance covering medical, dental, and vision.

• Health and wellness reimbursement of up to $150 per month (for gym memberships, fitness classes, and similar activities).