Senior Pipeline Engineer

Freelance Pipeline Engineer | Semiconductor Construction

Location: Germany (Hybrid / Site-Based)

Start: ASAP

Contract: 12 Months (Extension Possible)

Rate: €80-€110 per hour

I'm working with a leading semiconductor construction client seeking an experienced Pipeline Engineer to support the design, coordination, and delivery of complex process and utility piping systems for a major semiconductor manufacturing facility in Germany.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and review process, utility, and high-purity piping designs

• Produce and coordinate detailed 3D piping models and layouts

• Perform piping routing, layout optimisation, and constructability reviews

• Review P&IDs, isometric drawings, piping specifications, and engineering documentation

• Ensure designs comply with project standards, codes, and regulatory requirements

• Coordinate technical queries and design interfaces with multidisciplinary teams

• Support procurement, fabrication, installation, and site execution activities

• Participate in model reviews, clash detection, and project design workshops

Requirements:

• Mechanical Engineering qualification or equivalent experience

• Proven Pipeline Engineering experience on large-scale industrial or process facilities

• Strong knowledge of ASME B31.3, ASME B31.4, and ASME B31.8 codes and standards

• Extensive experience with pipeline design, piping layouts, and 3D modelling

• Proficiency with AutoCAD Plant 3D, AVEVA E3D, PDMS, SmartPlant 3D, or similar software

• Experience interpreting P&IDs, isometric drawings, and piping specifications

• Knowledge of pipe stress considerations, materials selection, and fabrication requirements

• Semiconductor, pharmaceutical, life sciences, data centre, or advanced manufacturing project experience preferred

• Fluent English communication skills; German language skills beneficial

Excellent opportunity to join one of Europe's most significant semiconductor construction projects and play a key role in delivering critical process infrastructure for a world-class manufacturing facility.

Interested? Get in touch directly.