Process Piping Designer
About the role
Responsible for designing and implementing the layout of piping systems for industrial facilities
Work closely with engineers and other professionals, using their technical expertise to ensure efficient and safe piping systems.
Designing detailed piping systems, including the creation of blueprints and schematics
Assessing project specifications and safety requirements to determine the appropriate design and materials for the piping system
Collaborating with engineers and other team members to ensure the piping system aligns with the overall project goals and regulations
Work for a specific discipline, with minimal direction from the Architect/Engineer, or other technical professional
Be responsible for their discipline model and will generate the BIM elements, based on the Level of Development (LOD) outlined in the Digital Delivery Plan (DDP) and project scope
Create and maintain the discipline model, systems, content, and overall digital delivery output for that discipline
Have an advanced understanding of architectural/engineering documentation, plan presentation for the specific discipline design, and how it interacts with other discipline models
Accurately model BIM elements in the correct special constraints of the modeling environment, using the current 3D software
Prepare detailed drawings, layouts, & diagrams of the design within the project scope, schedule, and budget, using the current 3D software
Maintain the discipline model including project information, coordinates, scales, orientations, scope boundaries, match-lines, views, and sheets
Produce discipline specific documentation with accurate annotations on all modeling output
Monitor, improve, and maintain company standards and model health.
Coordinate the design with other discipline models through Design Reviews and 3D Coordination processes
Responsibilities
- Design and implement piping systems for industrial facilities
- Collaborate with engineers and other professionals to ensure efficient and safe piping systems
- Create detailed blueprints and schematics for piping systems
- Assess project specifications and safety requirements for appropriate design and materials
- Ensure the piping system aligns with project goals and regulations
- Generate BIM elements based on LOD outlined in DDP and project scope
- Maintain discipline model, systems, content, and digital delivery output
- Model BIM elements accurately in the correct constraints of the modeling environment
- Prepare detailed drawings, layouts, & diagrams within project scope, schedule, and budget
- Maintain discipline model including project information, coordinates, scales, orientations, scope boundaries, match-lines, views, and sheets
- Produce discipline-specific documentation with accurate annotations
- Coordinate design with other discipline models through Design Reviews and 3D Coordination processes
Requirements
- Technical degree or a combination of education and related industry experience
- A minimum of 5 years related industry experience
- Advanced skillset of 3D design software and document management infrastructure
- Advanced skillset of 3D Coordination tool
- Competency of Microsoft Office products and communication tools
- Advanced understanding of engineering or architectural concepts
- Knowledge of industry standards and practices, along with discipline codes and specifications
- Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and organizational traits are essential
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with: Sanitary piping design including sanitary piping standards for both stainless and PVC piping
Sanitary valves, CIP system design
Mix proof valves, Food pumps
Sanitary pumps, Food plant process equipment
Process equipment layout, Hygienic design
Benefits
What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute.
Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.
Pay
The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Illinois: $58,580.00 - $83,685.00
Schedule
Full-time
Business Class
Industrial Water/Wastewater Services
Job Posting
Oct 29, 2025
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.