Job Opportunity:
We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Piping Layout Engineer to play a key role on a high-profile energy transition project in the Sines region of Portugal.
This is an excellent long-term opportunity for an experienced Piping/Layout Engineer who wants to take ownership of critical work scopes on an innovative, high-value project driving Portugal's energy transition.
The successful candidate will lead piping design, layout philosophy, model reviews, and cross-discipline coordination ensuring safe, efficient, and constructible design solutions that align with project requirements and regulatory standards.
This is a technically challenging role with genuine long-term potential as the programme progresses through FEED, detailed design, and construction.
About the Role:
* Lead piping layout engineering for a major hydrogen/e-fuels project in Sines
* Develop and oversee piping arrangements, plant layout, and 3D modelling strategy
* Manage model reviews (E3 D/PDMS), interface coordination, and clash resolution
* Ensure compliance with ASME, BS EN, and project-specific design codes
Collaborate with process, mechanical, civil/structural, and construction teams to ensure fully integrated design packages.
Requirements:
* Strong background in piping and plant layout engineering within Energy, Chemicals, Oil & Gas, or Industrial projects
* Proficient in E3 D/PDMS, Plant3D, or similar 3D modelling tools
* Solid understanding of ASME B31 codes and relevant BS EN standards
* Experience leading model reviews, coordinating discipline interfaces, and ensuring constructability
* 5+ years in Lead/Senior Piping
Key Skills:
A strong skillset is required for this position. Key skills include:
* Piping and plant layout engineering
* E3 D/PDMS, Plant3D, or similar 3D modelling tools
* ASME B31 codes and relevant BS EN standards
* Model reviews, discipline interfaces, and constructability