Lead Piping Engineer – Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Group-IPS. Come join us in reshaping the future of Engineering and Architecture Projects.

Who are we? IPS is an international company with inhouse Engineering and specialized services across Project Management for industries, Automation and Architecture. EPCM expertise, more than 10 countries around the globe but an entrepreneurial and teambuilding mindset.

Now, we are looking for a experienced Expert Piping Engineer with experience in Autodesk Plant 3D and Caesar II in our office in Barcelona, Spain.

What is the role About?

This role combines deep technical expertise with strategic and leadership responsibilities. As a Subject Matter Expert (SME), you will define and continuously improve the methodology, standards, and tools for piping engineering across projects. You will also take accountability for a team of 20+ engineers and designers, driving technical excellence, quality, consistency, and innovation in plant design execution.

Your main responsibilities will be:

Serve as the Subject Matter Expert for piping engineering and Autodesk Plant 3D, AutoDesk REVIT and Caesar II workflows across the organization.

Define, implement, and maintain the engineering methodology, including standards, design rules, model governance, and quality assurance procedures.

Lead the design and layout of complex piping systems using Autodesk Plant 3D, including model setup, spec configuration, and 3D modeling. Ensure readiness and validation of the models before starting the flexibility analysis in Caesar II

Mentor and coach a multi-disciplinary team of 20+ piping engineers and designers, fostering technical growth and knowledge sharing.

Drive standardization and efficiency improvements across all piping design activities.

Ensure alignment with applicable codes and standards (e.g., ASME, ANSI, API) and project/client requirements.

Coordinate closely with process, mechanical, structural, and civil disciplines to ensure integrated and clash-free designs.

Lead technical reviews, model walkthroughs, and constructability reviews.

Support business development and proposal teams with expert input on scope, methodology, and resource planning.

Act as key liaison with clients and external stakeholders on all piping-related technical matters.

Provide support during construction, FAT/SAT, and commissioning phases when needed.

Requirements
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

Minimum 15 years of experience in piping engineering, with at least 10 years of hands-on experience using Autodesk Plant 3D and Caesar II software. Experience Experience in pharma, chemical, energy, food or oil & gas sectors is a plus.

Proven experience managing or leading large teams of engineers and designers (20+ people).

Strong knowledge of piping materials, spec creation, modular design, and intelligent 3D design environments.

Expertise with pipe stress analysis software CAESAR II

Deep understanding of project lifecycle in EPCM or industrial project environments.

Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.

Fluent in English (verbal and written); additional languages are a plus.

Benefits
Permanent contract

Safety, Prevention and Well-being are basics for us.

Specialized in-house trainings designed to help you to get your next career step.

Truly a place to spread your wings: career path.

No glass ceiling! We are committed to equal opportunities.

Top clients and innovative projects.

International environment and teams, with a presence in more than 10 countries.

Great environment! with Open Office Layout for you to meet co-workers and increase the outside-the-box thinking.

Positive Work Vibes: we love work, sport and fun.

Being an IPSer:

Excellence, Innovation, Sustainability are a must in our projects. Equality, Diversity, Team Spirit, Positive Work Environment, and Career Development are the must for our people and part of our DNA.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, colour, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or status.