Maritime Lead Piping Designer

Position Summary

The Lead Piping Designer is responsible for leading the design and development of piping systems for vessel construction and repair projects. This role ensures that all piping arrangements, drawings, and production packages are accurate, buildable, and aligned with engineering design intent. The Lead Piping Designer supports production by developing detailed drawings, coordinating with engineering and production teams, and ensuring compliance with shipbuilding standards, regulatory requirements, and project specifications.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in shipbuilding or marine piping design
• Strong experience with AutoCAD, Navisworks, and ShipConstructor
• Associate degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Extensive knowledge of piping systems, connections, and layouts
• Ability to design and check piping arrangements, spool drawings, and related equipment
• Experience reviewing and validating production packages (red-line and back-fix methods)
• Understanding of ABS and U.S. Coast Guard rules and regulations
• Strong knowledge of shipyard fabrication methods and best practices
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with ability to mentor junior designers

Physical Requirements

• Correctable vision to 20/40; contact lenses not permitted in certain production area positions
• Must pass Ishihara test for color blindness and ability to read and understand safety symbols and colors (red, yellow, green, etc.)
• Must pass pulmonary function exam for positions requiring respiratory protection
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, squat, kneel, stoop, or climb stairs or a ladder
• Ability to perform overhead work with full range of motion
• Must not be claustrophobic; may be required to work in confined spaces
• Capability to maneuver through openings as small as 18 inches by 23 inches and move/crawl into awkward positions
• Ability to work in static positions for extended periods
• Good balance and capability of standing on each foot for 30 seconds or more
• No fear of heights; may be required to work at elevations over 50 feet on scaffolding, staging, planking, or mechanical lifts
• Ability to carry tools and equipment up to approximately 75 pounds to designated work areas

Work Demands

• Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to respirator, hardhat, face shield, safety goggles, safety shoes (steel toe), safety harness, gloves, or other protective clothing as determined by a Marine Job Hazard Analysis
• Must report all accidents or injuries to supervisor and the Environmental Safety and Health Department
• Must report any damages to equipment or broken/misused tools to supervisor
• May work in several different areas and environments, including inside and outside of buildings or structures
• Must work at a pace consistent with meeting company deadlines

Work location: Onsite in North Kingstown, RI. Authorized U.S. workers only (U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S.); visa sponsorship not available. Job ID: #26-01317.