Senior Piping Designer

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Piping Designer to lead piping design and drafting efforts on projects of varying size and complexity. This role requires a highly experienced professional who can work independently with minimal supervision while delivering high-quality 2D and 3D designs, including the effective use of 3D scan data.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review piping layouts, isometrics, and support details using CAD tools (e.g., CADWorx).
• Interpret and apply P&IDs, plot plans, tie-in lists, and piping specifications.
• Lead design efforts for greenfield and brownfield projects in oil & gas, mining, food & beverage, and power sectors.
• Cook up with other disciplines to resolve design issues and maintain project schedules.
• Provide on-site support during construction phases, including troubleshooting and design adjustments.
• Mentor junior designers and manage small to mid-sized design teams (1–12 designers).
• Utilize 3D laser scanning for accurate modeling and tie-in planning.

Requirements

• Experience: 6+ years in Piping Design
• Education: Associate degree in Computer-Aided Drafting and Design or equivalent technical training
• Location: This position is based out of our Ferndale, WA or Billings, MT office. It is a hybrid role with an expectation to be in the office 3 days a week (Tues-Thurs).
• Skills: Ability to coordinate with other disciplines and project management in a team environment; Coordinate with vendors and clients; Manage budgets and schedules; Possess strong verbal and written communication skills; Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and Bluebeam; Proficiency in AutoCAD, CADWorx, Navisworks; Technical Competence: Demonstrated ability to read and interpret Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs); Experience performing field assignments, including gathering dimensional data and photographic documentation; Working knowledge of applicable industry codes, standards, and design practices; Experience generating piping isometrics and material take-offs (MTOs); Familiarity with integrating and utilizing 3D laser scan data within a CAD environment; Proven experience leading interdisciplinary model reviews with internal design teams; Experience facilitating and leading model reviews with clients; Collaboration: Ability to form and foster collaborative relationships within Eichleay and with clients and partners; Travel: Travel to local clients will be required and can be at least one day per week for meetings. Travel outside the area is expected to be minimal, less than 10%; Industry Requirements: This role will require all or some of the following requirements at time of hire or during employment.

Qualifications

• HHFT Safety Training and current card or ability to obtain.
• Client Safety Training and current badge or ability to obtain.
• TWIC Certification and current card or ability to obtain. TWIC card must be obtained prior to start date or start date may need to be adjusted.
• Background screening including previous employment, education, criminal history, and driving record verification.
• Participation in random drug and alcohol programs.

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Experience inputting and managing piping specifications within the CADWorx environment.
• Knowledge of creating, configuring, and modifying Isogen borders and setup files.
• Experience performing 3D laser scanning activities in the field.
• Proficiency with CADWorx Equipment and CADWorx Support Modeler.
• Experience using Autodesk Vault for document and model management.
• Experience collaborating with and coordinating work performed by high-value engineering centers located in other countries.