Welding Engineer (Remote)

Description

About Piping Technology & Products (PT&P)

PT&P is a trusted leader in the design and manufacturing of engineered products for piping systems, proudly serving industries like oil & gas, power, and chemicals since 1978. Headquartered in Houston, we’re known for innovation, quality, and customer commitment. Join our team and help deliver solutions that keep critical infrastructure running safely and efficiently.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and knowledgeable Welding Engineer to join our fabrication engineering team. This role requires advanced understanding of metallurgy, welding codes, material specifications, and hands-on support to production and quality control. The Welding Engineer will be responsible for developing, qualifying, and supporting welding procedures that meet project, customer, and code requirements while optimizing productivity and weld quality. across the shop floor.

Key Responsibilities

- Key Responsibilities

- Develop and qualify WPS/PQRs in accordance with ASME, AWS, API, and project-specific codes.

- Define welding parameters including joint design, filler metals, and PWHT requirements.

- Provide guidance on material selection and weldability for carbon steel, stainless, duplex, and nickel alloys.

- Support shop floor activities by advising on welding techniques, defect prevention, and troubleshooting.

- Ensure compliance with industry codes and participate in client and third-party welding documentation reviews.

- Maintain up-to-date welding procedures, welder certifications, and traceability documentation.

- Conduct root cause analysis of weld defects and recommend corrective actions.

- Collaborate with internal teams and provide welding-related training and technical support.

Requirements

Required Skills & Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.

- Minimum 5+ years of welding engineering experience in a fabrication or manufacturing setting.

- Deep working knowledge of metallurgy, welding codes, material standards, and fabrication methods.

- Familiarity with non-destructive examination (NDE) methods and interpretation.

Preferred Skills

- Certified Welding Engineer (CWEng) and Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) – AWS.

- Experience with ERP or welding tracking systems (JQ, WeldTrace, etc.).

- Familiarity with fabrication for pressure vessels, structural supports, expansion joints, and high-performance