Senior Piping System Design Engineer

As a Senior Piping System Design Engineer at Victaulic, you will be responsible for providing engineering calculations, design support for piping systems, and reviewing customer requirements to recommend effective Victaulic solutions. Your role is pivotal in ensuring the seamless implementation of our innovative mechanical pipe joining products, which are utilized globally across diverse industries.

To excel as a Senior Piping System Design Engineer at Victaulic, candidates need a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering and 2-10 years of relevant pipe system design experience. While a PE License is desired, we're open to hiring EIT candidates who are committed to obtaining it. Familiarity with Autopipe or Caesar Stress Analysis will enhance your application.

Victaulic's Senior Piping System Design Engineers contribute to various industries, including oil and gas, chemical processing, mining, power generation, and water treatment. The role also encompasses commercial building and fire protection sectors, making it essential for engineers to adapt their designs to different business lines.

At Victaulic, we value the professional growth of our Senior Piping System Design Engineers. We offer opportunities to enhance skills through technical seminars, product training, and field visits, which help engineers support customers more effectively while also improving knowledge about our innovative technologies.

Victaulic promotes a dynamic and collaborative work environment for its Senior Piping System Design Engineers. With the option to work remotely or from our Easton, PA headquarters, engineers can expect a supportive team atmosphere where input is valued. Flexibility in work locations allows for a great work-life balance.

A Senior Piping System Design Engineer at Victaulic may expect to travel approximately 15% of their time. This travel primarily involves visiting field installations to assist customers in optimizing the use of Victaulic products, providing hands-on support and ensuring excellent product performance.

Experience in project management is beneficial for a Senior Piping System Design Engineer at Victaulic as it allows for enhanced organizational skills, effective communication, and better prioritization of tasks. These skills are crucial when overseeing the design process and collaborating with teams and customers to deliver optimal piping solutions.

When answering this question, focus on specific projects where you were responsible for pipe system design. Highlight the tools you used, challenges you faced, and how your designs improved system performance. Be sure to mention any experience with software like Autopipe or Caesar Stress Analysis, as these are valued skills for the role.

Discuss your approach to understanding customer needs. Emphasize your listening skills, ability to ask probing questions, and how you translate those needs into effective Victaulic solutions. Mention how you ensure your designs meet both technical and performance standards while considering customer feedback.

In your response, detail the methodologies and software tools you leverage to perform calculations for thermal movement and anchor loads. Discuss any experiences you have where your calculations led to successful project outcomes and mention any industry standards you adhere to.

Share a specific instance where you visited a field installation. Talk about your observations, how you engaged with the customer, and any solutions you provided on-site. Emphasize the importance of these visits for not only supporting customers but also for gaining insights to improve future designs.

Discuss the various factors you consider in pipe support designs, including materials, load capacity, thermal expansion, and environmental conditions. Talk about how you ensure that your designs meet industry safety standards and confirm that they are functionally effective within the intended systems.

Provide a detailed example of your involvement in new product development, explaining your role, contributions, and the collaborative process. Highlight any innovative aspects or problem-solving approaches you took that led to successful product outcomes.

Explain the resources you utilize to stay informed, such as industry publications, webinars, networking with peers, and material from professional organizations. Express your enthusiasm for continuous learning and how this knowledge benefits your contributions at Victaulic.

Share your insights into current challenges, such as advancements in technology, regulatory changes, or environmental considerations. Offer potential solutions or strategies to address these challenges, illustrating your ability to think critically and innovatively about the field.

When responding, illustrate a situation where you successfully managed several competing tasks or deadlines. Discuss your organization methods, prioritization techniques, and any tools you used to maintain your workflow, showcasing your project management expertise relevant to the role.

Reflect on your experiences, skills, passion for engineering, and how they align with Victaulic’s mission and products. Discuss your technical expertise, communication skills, and your collaborative nature, reinforcing why you are an ideal candidate for this role.