Piping Design Engineer

Job Description

ALTEN UK is looking for Piping Design Engineers to join a high-impact programme in the energy sector based in Bristol. You’ll play a key role in the design and optimisation of complex piping systems within power generation and industrial energy infrastructure. If you’re looking to contribute to the future of sustainable energy through cutting-edge design and engineering practices, this is your opportunity.

What will you be doing? 

As a Piping Design Engineer, you will join Bristol team to support our activities within the Energy sector. 

Your main responsibilities will be: 

• Develop and optimise piping layouts to ensure safe and efficient fluid and gas transport within energy facilities such as power plants or refineries.
• Ensure piping systems comply with all relevant industry codes and safety standards.
• Conduct technical risk assessments, identifying potential hazards and implementing effective design solutions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure integrated, compliant, and constructible designs.
• Prepare detailed design documentation, including specifications, calculations, and reports to support project delivery phases.
• Use industry-standard 3D modelling tools such as PDMS or E3D to produce accurate piping system models and layouts.

Who are we looking for? 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail
• Ability to analyse and optimize piping layouts for efficiency and safety

You are... 

• Passionate about engineering 
• result-oriented 
• proactive

Qualifications

Experience, skills and qualifications required: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience as a Piping Design Engineer within the energy sector (e.g. power plants, refineries, or similar facilities).
• Proficient in 3D piping design tools such as PDMS or E3D.
• Strong understanding of piping codes, safety regulations, and industrial design standards.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and flow diagrams.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with a keen eye for detail.

Additional Information

Why join us? 

We foster a community of dually talented individuals who are both entrepreneurs and technology specialists. Our teams embody the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship, enabling us to develop solutions most efficiently. 

Our commitment to sustainable growth is unwavering, and we continuously strive for accelerated transformation and continuous improvement. Through ALTEN labs, mentoring programs, internal universities, and more, we are always pushing boundaries and embracing new possibilities. 

We offer incredible opportunities to join inspiring projects in the most innovative companies. 

We prioritise your career development with personalised support plans tailored to your own aspirations. We're here to empower you and help you reach your full potential. 

Join our passionate team and start building tomorrow, today! 

In short you get: 

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style 
• A chance to work on the most exciting engineering projects and technologies along with Premium Customers
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• A competitive salary
• Private Medical & Travel Insurance
• Pension Scheme
• Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)