Facilities Process Piping Engineer - FE2

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory’s Facilities and Operations (F&O) Division manages one of the world’s premier science facilities for the United States Department of Energy. We occupy a 400 acre site, with 150+ structures, on land owned by Stanford University. We are a service organization committed to the support and success of the Laboratory's Scientific Mission by providing safe and responsive engineering, construction, operations and maintenance of equipment, buildings and infrastructure.

We are seeking a highly skilled Facilities Process Piping Engineer to join our Facilities Plant Engineering team and lead the analysis, review, and modification of our critical mechanical and chemical infrastructure systems. Serving as the primary technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) for process piping and plumbing, you will provide comprehensive engineering support across the entire project lifecycle from conceptual design and construction support to daily operation, maintenance, and condition assessment. This role manages a broad and complex portfolio of campus infrastructural systems, including low-conductivity water, RO/DI/Ultra-pure water, process cooling, Clean Dry Air (CDA), compressed and toxic gases, waste treatment, sanitary sewer, storm drain, domestic water, lab waste, and fire protection systems. The ideal candidate will leverage advanced technical knowledge to perform rigorous engineering calculations, select critical equipment, develop KPIs and O&M procedures, and execute system modeling. This role serves as the primary technical SME for mission-critical infrastructure revitalization, ensuring uninterrupted facility operations, uncompromising safety, and stringent environmental compliance.

This position is an employee of Stanford University, providing support to the Department of Energy (DOE) contract at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory. This position reports to the Head of Plant Engineering.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Serve as the primary technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) for existing facility process piping, plumbing, and chemical delivery systems.
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis (RCA) for system failures, leaks, or flow anomalies, developing robust corrective and preventative actions.
• Partner closely with the Facilities
• Partner closely with the Facilities Maintenance and Operations teams to develop, review, and optimize Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Preventative Maintenance (PM) programs.
• Monitor system performance metrics and conduct advanced hydraulic/flow analyses to establish safe operating limits and identify bottleneck areas within the plant.
• Review design packages, P&IDs, and material specifications provided by external Architectural/Engineering (A/E) firms or F&O internal design team to ensure alignment with plant standards and operational needs.
• Coordinate critical utility shutdowns and system tie-ins, meticulously planning execution to minimize impact on active manufacturing operations.
• Select appropriate replacement materials and components (pumps, valves, double-containment piping, scrubbers) based on lifecycle analysis, chemical compatibility, and plant standardization.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on energy efficiency, water conservation, and system automation.
• Ensure all plant systems and field installations strictly comply with pertinent codes and standards and environmental regulations.
• Assist F&O Operations with Work Planning & Control (WPC) documents.
• Assist F&O Operations Team in hazard analysis for both new installations and existing legacy systems
• Other duties may also be assigned.

Core Duties:

• Provide assessment, design, and technical recommendations; may include development and implementation.
• Develop and define scopes of work and estimates.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop contingency plans on less complex activities.
• Plan, research, formulate, and prepare project analyses in area of expertise.
• Prepare, review, and analyze projects’ technical plans and specifications for sound design, conformance with design guidelines and other related criteria, and pertinent codes or standards.
• Manage design activity or projects in area of expertise, and/or manage contractor activities.
• Represent department on specific project teams and review committees.

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering discipline or other appropriate specialty, or combination of education and experience. Minimum five years of directly related experience. Experience managing complex projects.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to cultivate strong and collaborative relationships inside and outside the organization.
• Proficiency with standard desktop applications for word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations.
• Knowledge of scheduling, project management tools and resources.
• Knowledge and proficiency with engineering software related to assignment.
• Demonstrated project management skills.