Mechanical Piping Engineer – Sligo

• Permanent position with a strong pipeline of projects over the next 5+ years
• Advance your career by contributing to technically challenging and high-profile piping installations
• Collaborate with a dynamic, agile, and multidisciplinary team to deliver piping systems safely, on time, and to the highest standards
• Benefit from Kirby’s Career Development Programmes that enhance leadership and technical capabilities
• Join a company committed to engineering excellence and innovation
• Excellent package available, negotiable based on experience

About Kirby Group Engineering Kirby Group Engineering is a leading international multi-disciplinary engineering services contractor. We are renowned for delivering high-value engineering solutions across Ireland, the UK, and Europe. With a strong presence in growth sectors such as pharmaceuticals, data centres, and industrial manufacturing, we pride ourselves on our culture of collaboration, innovation, and performance. We offer an excellent platform for talented individuals to develop and thrive in a supportive and challenging environment.

Role Purpose As a Mechanical Piping Engineer, you will take ownership of the engineering and coordination of mechanical piping systems on a designated construction project. You will work closely with the project team to oversee design integration, installation, testing, and commissioning, ensuring compliance with project specifications, safety standards, and quality benchmarks.

Mechanical Piping Engineer Responsibilities In collaboration with your project team, your responsibilities will include:

• Review and manage all piping-related design documentation and drawings
• Attend project handover and design coordination meetings
• Identify value engineering or cost-saving opportunities within piping scope
• Produce and review coordinated piping layout drawings, including isometrics and spool drawings
• Ensure technical compliance of piping installations through thorough review of specifications and drawings
• Prepare and assess piping-related technical submittals and RFIs
• Support procurement through requisitions and PO generation for piping materials and equipment
• Track and verify delivery and receipt of piping components on site
• Oversee pipe fit-up, welding, and installation in line with codes and client requirements
• Walk down piping systems against P&IDs and ensure full system traceability
• Populate and manage test packs for pressure testing and flushing
• Liaise with QA/QC to close punch lists and ensure quality compliance
• Ensure all piping works comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations
• Prepare method statements and risk assessments specific to piping activities
• Supervise and coordinate piping subcontractors on-site
• Contribute to weekly progress reporting and attend project review meetings
• Assist in commissioning and handover documentation of piping systems

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering / Building Services or equivalent trade qualification
• 4+ years of relevant experience in mechanical piping engineering with a contractor
• Proven ability to deliver piping scopes within commercial, industrial, pharmaceutical, or data centre projects
• Strong knowledge of piping materials, specifications, and installation standards (e.g., ASME, ASTM)
• Skilled in reading and interpreting P&IDs, piping layouts, and isometric drawings
• Experience with piping system walkdowns, testing, and commissioning
• Familiar with piping codes and QA/QC processes
• Effective communicator with strong coordination and problem-solving skills
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to assess scope changes or variations
• Experience working with document control platforms and engineering software tools
• Demonstrates initiative, leadership, and ability to mentor junior engineers