5+ years of experience in piping design and drafting for plant and pipeline projects
Proficiency in creating process flow diagrams (PFDs) and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs)
Strong ability to maintain accurate technical documentation and design records
Experience coordinating with diverse project stakeholders including engineering and construction teams
Familiarity with material take-offs and requisition processes
Responsibilities
Facilitate design and drafting activities for project completion
Prepare PFDs, P&IDs, and facility layout plans
Assign identification numbers for equipment and piping lines
Resolve issues in drawing development and maintain records
Attend project meetings to clarify scope and provide technical input
Review man-hour estimates and work schedules for efficiency
Coordinate design package distribution among stakeholders
Benefits
In-office work environment in Downtown Houston
Monday-Friday schedule with 40+ hours per week
Opportunity to work on complex, impactful projects
Hands-on role with direct contributions to project success
Collaboration with a diverse team of professionals
Full Job Description
Piping Designer III
Help shape the designs that move complex plant, pipeline, and related facility projects from concept to construction. In this hands-on role, you'll contribute technical expertise, collaborate across project teams, and deliver accurate design and drafting work for both active and emerging projects.
Overview
We're seeking a Piping Designer III for a 12-month-plus assignment supporting projects in Houston, TX (Downtown). This is an in-office, Monday-Friday schedule of 40+ hours per week, with a target hourly pay rate of $60-$72 per hour.
Key Responsibilities
Facilitate project design and drafting activities to support successful project completion.
Prepare process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), equipment layouts, facility plot plans, and equipment and instrument lists.
Assign equipment, instrument, valve, and piping line numbers.
Resolve drawing development issues and draft changes to record drawings.
Support the development of project, engineering/design, and construction scopes of work.
Attend project meetings, clarify customer needs and scope, and provide technical input.
Help review man-hour estimates and work schedules for efficient project execution.
Coordinate design package distribution and information exchange among stakeholders.
Communicate with vendors regarding material quotes and availability.
Perform material take-offs, create parts lists, develop material data sheets, and prepare material requisitions.
Maintain technical design records, correspondence, standard drawings, specifications, and procedures.
Coordinate with project managers, purchasing agents, inspectors, engineering contractors, construction contractors, and engineering teams.
Generate Pre-Assessment Letters for approval when required for in-service welds.
Provide drafting support for daily system operations and coordinate with the CADD Operator.
Guide others in using department tools and methods to obtain required information.
Must-Have
Ability to provide piping design and drafting support across plant, pipeline, and related facility projects.
Ability to develop and maintain accurate technical drawings, documentation, material information, and design records.
Ability to coordinate effectively with project, engineering, procurement, inspection, vendor, and construction stakeholders.
Ability to support time- and budget-critical work while addressing design and project logistics issues.
Nice-to-Have
No additional qualifications are specified in the job record.
Bring your design expertise to projects where accurate, coordinated work makes a direct difference-apply today.
