Turnover Piping Engineer

Company Description

CMET Engineering is a construction management company with expertise in project turnover. With a focus on delivering processes and procedures for efficient project completion, we ensure quality, timeliness, and client satisfaction. Our services include project management, quality control, schedule management, subcontractor coordination, and document handling. Additionally, we specialize in closeout activities that enable a smooth transition of projects to owners. We are committed to fostering collaboration among stakeholders to deliver projects that meet and exceed expectations.

Job Summary:

The Turnover Piping Engineer is responsible for ensuring all piping systems are installed,

inspected, and tested according to project specifications, codes, and quality requirements.

The role ensures verification, documentation control, and structured turnover of piping

systems from construction to commissioning. The Engineer coordinates with

subcontractors, construction, and client teams to achieve compliance and readiness.

Key Responsibilities:

Quality Management

• Lead audits, inspections, and surveillance to ensure compliance with project

requirements.

• Provide oversight of welding, fabrication, installation, and testing.

• Coordinate with client quality personnel for inspections and approvals.

Piping Inspection & amp; Verification

• Oversee inspections on piping materials, welds, supports, and routing.

• Monitor welding procedures, qualifications, and NDE NDT results.

• Review and approve pressure tests, flushing, and reinstatement.

Turnover and System Completion Support

• Lead piping system walkdowns and punch list closure.

• Track and manage NCRs and punch item resolution with subcontractors.

• Support readiness for Mechanical Completion (MC) and Pre-Commissioning.

Documentation & Handover

• Oversee review, compilation, and validation of piping documentation.

• Ensure delivery of complete and traceable TOPs.

• Support structured and timely handover with commissioning and document control

teams.

Qualifications for Turnover Piping Engineer (LinkedIn-Ready)

Technical Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Piping Engineering, or a related discipline
• Strong knowledge of piping systems, fabrication, welding processes, and installation standards
• Familiarity with international codes and standards (ASME, API, ASTM, ISO, AWS)
• Experience with NDE/NDT methods and interpreting test results
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting P&IDs, isometrics, GA drawings, and material specifications
• Hands-on experience with pressure testing, hydrotesting, flushing, preservation, and reinstatement
• Solid understanding of Mechanical Completion (MC), Pre-Commissioning, and Commissioning workflows

Quality & Turnover Competency

• Experience conducting audits, inspections, surveillance, and quality oversight activities
• Proven ability to manage NCRs, punch lists, and quality documentation
• Strong background in system walkdowns, verification, and turnover package (TOP) preparation
• Familiarity with turnover management systems (e.g., MCPlus, Hexagon/Smart Completions, Aconex, etc.)

Documentation & Control

• Skilled in preparing, reviewing, and validating piping documentation, including ITPs, WPS/PQR/WPQs, test packages, and MDRs
• Strong document control understanding to ensure full traceability for handover

Project & Coordination Skills

• Experience coordinating with subcontractors, construction teams, quality inspectors, and client representatives
• Ability to manage multiple systems and priorities while maintaining compliance and deadlines
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills during installation, testing, and reinstatement stages

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and reporting skills
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and quality
• Strong organizational and time management abilities
• Ability to work in fast-paced construction and commissioning environments