Piping Design Engineer

Octavia Carbon is a pioneering company based in Nairobi, Kenya, focused on Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology for carbon dioxide removal. Founded in June 2022

Piping Design Engineer

Role Overview

• We are seeking a Piping Design Engineer to lead the design, procurement, and lifecycle management of piping systems and mechanical equipment across our Direct Air Capture (DAC) plants, including geothermal-integrated facilities. This is a hands-on role spanning the full asset lifecycle: from plant and pipe layout design, through equipment selection and purchasing, to ongoing maintenance of piping and equipment in the field. You will work closely with our process engineering team and site operators to ensure our plants are designed for reliability, safety, and long-term performance.

Key Responsibilities

Plant & Piping Design

• Develop plant layouts and detailed pipe routing for DAC facilities, including geothermal-integrated plants

• Produce and review piping deliverables: plot plans, piping layouts, isometrics, pipe supports, stresscritical line analysis, and tie-in designs

• Select appropriate piping materials, wall thicknesses, and specifications based on process conditions (temperature, pressure, fluid composition, corrosivity)

• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes and standards (e.g., ASME B31.1/B31.3, ASME BPVC, API standards)

• Coordinate piping design with mechanical, process, electrical, and instrumentation disciplines

Equipment Selection & Procurement

• Work with the process engineering team to obtain and interpret process conditions, datasheets, and duty requirements

• Select, specify, and purchase mechanical equipment including pumps, compressors, blowers, fans, and valves

• Prepare technical requisitions, evaluate vendor bids, and conduct technical bid analyses