Lead Piping Engineer

Role Overview

Technical Director – Piping

design & consulting professionals

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the

  Subject Matter Expert (SME)

  for

  Piping Design & Engineering

  across pharma, biotech, and life sciences projects.
• Lead the preparation and review of

  plot plans, equipment layouts, piping layouts, isometrics, stress analysis, and material specifications

  .
• Define and implement

  piping design standards, philosophies, and best practices

  tailored for regulated industries (cGMP, FDA, EMA, ISPE).
• Guide the team in preparing

  specifications for piping materials, valves, fittings, and specialty items

  .
• Review and validate

  P&IDs, 3D modeling (PDMS/E3D/Plant 3D), and clash analysis

  .
• Provide expert oversight for

  pipe stress analysis, flexibility studies, and support design

  .
• Collaborate with process, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation disciplines to ensure seamless integration in plant design.
• Advise clients on

  design optimization, constructability reviews, and cost-effective piping solutions

  .
• Stay updated with

  industry codes and standards (ASME B31.3, BPE, ISPE, ASTM, DIN, etc.)

  relevant to life sciences and biotech facilities.
• Support

  business development and proposals

  by providing technical expertise in client interactions and project bids.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing team of piping engineers and designers.