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Senior Process and Piping Design Engineer

Bellevue, WA 98008

Posted: 09/29/2025 Employment Type: Contract Job Number: 31011 Job Location: Remote Industry: SVCS - Services

Job Description

Position Title: Senior Process and Piping Design Engineer

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Senior Process and Piping Design Engineer opportunity.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Develop System Design Descriptions, Interface Control Documents, Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) to define system requirements.
  • Design piping layouts, select materials, and perform stress analyses to ensure system integrity using AutoPipe.
  • Prepare and review technical drawings (isometrics, orthographics, general arrangements), specifications, material lists, and vendor documents.
  • Ensure designs adhere to relevant industry codes (ASME B31.1, B31.3), standards (ANSI, ASTM, IEEE, NFPA), and regulatory requirements (DOE, NRC).
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (thermal hydraulics, instrumentation & controls, mechanical design, construction contractors) to integrate piping designs into the overall project.
  • Conduct technical reviews of supplier designs, deliverables, and performance.
  • Ensure design quality and compliance through participation in reviews, inspections, audits, and testing.

Job Qualifications:
  • B.S. in Mechanical or related discipline from an accredited university and 12+ years of direct experience with proven mechanical systems skills. 
  • Demonstrated experience in the design and analysis of industrial mechanical systems, structures, and equipment.
  • Recent experience with piping analysis software (AutoPipe preferred or Caesar).
  • Proficiency in CAD software (Solidworks and AutoCAD preferred)
  • In-depth knowledge of piping components such as valves, fittings, and supports.
  • Experience in high temperature and multi-discipline integration (highly desired).
  • Previous experience with nuclear reactors, nuclear handling process systems, or similar high-performance system or equipment design (highly desired).
  • Excellent technical writing, communication, and presentation skills.
  • Attention to detail and aspiration for technical excellence.
  • Candidate must be a self-starter and possess the ability to work independently with minimal direction.
  • Ability to handle projects that include many competing objectives and constraints, with the ability to resolve conflicts between objectives.
  • Ability to work on simultaneous tasks that require a multi-disciplinary approach.
  • Experience working to quality standards on design activities, such as ASME NQA-1 or ISO 9001 (highly desired).
  • Strong communication skills are desired.
  • The service provider will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect, and have a desire to foster teamwork
  • Travel Required: 0-5%.

Job Details:
  • Job Type: Contract
  • Pay Rate Range: $69-$115/hr (Pay rates are approved based on candidate location, education, and experience.)
  • Location: Bellevue, WA. or 100% REMOTE
  • Export control regulations require candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Legal Permanent Resident, or a protected person status

Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.
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About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.

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