Piping Designer

Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of a Lead Piping Designer or Department Manager to provide 3D drafting and design services
• Develop and modify piping drawings using AutoCAD and Plant 3D based on P&IDs, general arrangements, piping specifications, equipment drawings, and field data
• Prepare complex piping drawings, including isometrics, orthographics, sections, details, and general arrangement drawings
• Produce material take-offs and cost estimates from piping drawings
• Recommend modifications and design changes for improvement and simplification
• Perform field walk-downs to verify existing conditions, gather measurements, and communicate with client personnel
• Coverage CAD projects with other disciplines to ensure design integration
• Check and analyze drawings for dimensional accuracy, compliance with CAD/drafting standards, neatness, and completeness before release
• Maintain familiarity with project scope, specifications, and design criteria
• Recognize and communicate scope and design changes promptly

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Engineering Technology, technical trade school certification, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience using AutoCAD, Plant 3D and Navisworks preferred
• Minimum 5 years piping design and field experience
• Knowledge of piping materials, supports, restraints, and flexibility analysis
• Experience in chemical, petrochemical, pulp and paper, and power industries
• Proficiency in mechanical and piping 3D drafting and design
• Strong understanding of workflow between engineering disciplines and schedule constraints
• Experience with laser scanning and processing scan data is a plus
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills