Piping Designer

About the role

The Piping Designer produces complex piping layouts, plans, sections, and elevations to support engineering projects in a fast-paced, heavy industrial environment. This role uses AutoCAD and CADWorx Plant (or AutoCAD Plant 3D) to develop accurate 3D piping models and detailed drawings.

Responsibilities

• Produce complex piping layouts, plans, sections, and elevations for engineering projects in heavy industrial settings such as oil and gas, mining, and water/wastewater.
• Develop and manage detailed 3D piping models using CADWorx Plant or AutoCAD Plant 3D, ensuring accuracy, constructability, and alignment with project requirements.
• Interpret and work from P&IDs, design specifications, and engineering inputs to create complete piping design packages.
• Prepare and update drawings and models in AutoCAD, applying drafting best practices, standards, and company procedures.
• Use Navisworks tools (Freedom, Manage, and Simulate) to review models, perform clash checks, and support internal design presentations.
• Collaborate with engineers and senior designers to clarify design intent, resolve technical issues, and incorporate feedback into drawings and models.
• Support small projects independently with general to minimal supervision, managing personal workload and meeting project deadlines.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of group design standards, templates, and workflows.
• Assist in mentoring and supporting junior designers by sharing best practices and providing guidance on tools and processes.
• Maintain a high level of detail, organization, and accuracy in all technical drawings and documentation.
• Prioritize and multitask across multiple assignments while maintaining quality and meeting schedule commitments.
• Participate in internal design reviews and model walkthroughs, using Navisworks and other tools to communicate design concepts.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure alignment between 3D models, P&IDs, and other project deliverables.

Requirements

• 2+ years of piping design experience in heavy industrial environments such as oil and gas, mining, or water/wastewater.
• Proficiency with CADWorx Plant or AutoCAD Plant 3D at an equivalent level, including the ability to build and manage 3D piping models.
• Experience with piping design, P&IDs, 3D modeling, and 3D design workflows.
• Strong knowledge of Navisworks tools, including the ability to operate Freedom, Manage, and Simulate and perform internal presentations.
• Proficient AutoCAD skills, including use of LISP routines, tools, plotting settings, and CUI, as well as understanding of AutoCAD setup and layer properties.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and demonstrated CAD proficiency.
• Ability to receive general to minimal supervision and still deliver high-quality work on schedule.
• Effective communication skills to work closely with engineers and senior designers.
• A high level of attention to detail, with consistent precision and organization in producing and handling technical drawings.
• Able to prioritize tasks and multitask as an individual contributor in a project-driven environment.
• Strong computer literacy, including proficiency with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, CADWorx P&ID, CADWorx Plant, and Bluebeam Revu.

Qualifications

• Experience with heavy industrial projects in oil and gas, mining, or water/wastewater facilities.
• Experience using CADWorx or Plant 3D, with openness to other 3D design software for candidates with strong 3D skills.
• Background as a mechanical engineer who is interested in design and 3D CAD work is welcome.
• Completion of community college coursework or drafting/CAD classes is a plus.
• Interest in contributing to team standards and supporting the development of junior designers.
• Comfort working in a flexible, trust-based environment with autonomy and accountability.

Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude and demonstrated CAD proficiency.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, including use of LISP routines, tools, plotting settings, and CUI, as well as understanding of AutoCAD setup and layer properties.
• Experience with Navisworks tools, including the ability to operate Freedom, Manage, and Simulate and perform internal presentations.
• Experience with piping design, P&IDs, 3D modeling, and 3D design workflows.
• Experience with heavy industrial projects in oil and gas, mining, or water/wastewater facilities.
• Experience using CADWorx or Plant 3D, with openness to other 3D design software for candidates with strong 3D skills.
• Completion of community college coursework or drafting/CAD classes is a plus.
• Interest in contributing to team standards and supporting the development of junior designers.
• Comfort working in a flexible, trust-based environment with autonomy and accountability.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company contribution.
• Employer-funded HSA contribution and company-paid life/disability coverage.
• Generous PTO, paid holidays, and floating holidays.
• Cell phone reimbursement and on-site fitness center.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $52,000.00 - $72,800.00/yr.

Schedule

The role typically follows a 40-hour work week, with occasional additional effort during major project deadlines. The position is primarily office-based, with flexibility available once trust is established and performance is demonstrated.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Broomfield,CO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 22, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.