Senior Piping Designer

Hargrove Engineers and Constructors • $85K — $100K *
Chesterfield, MO 63017In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Computer-Aided Drafting is required.
  • 4+ years of relevant industrial experience in mechanical/piping drafting and design.
  • Demonstrated capability with piping design deliverables including P&IDs, piping plans, and isometrics.
  • Proficiency with CAD and 3D modeling tools, such as AutoCAD or SmartPlant.
  • Strong knowledge of piping specifications, materials, and installation details.
  • Familiarity with applicable piping codes and standards, including ASME B31.3.

Responsibilities

  • Lead development of efficient piping designs for capital projects across multiple sites.
  • Translate project requirements into effective piping layouts and design deliverables.
  • Develop and maintain piping design practices and CAD/3D modeling standards.
  • Lead piping design documentation in accordance with engineering execution processes.
  • Perform field walkdowns to verify existing conditions and constructability.
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated project deliverables.
  • Provide oversight and guidance for piping-related deliverables from vendors and contractors.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on diverse, large-scale capital projects.
  • Engagement in cross-disciplinary collaboration with various stakeholders.
  • Enhancement of technical leadership and project management skills.
  • Potential for professional development and advancement in engineering practices.
  • Exposure to innovative design and modeling tools in the industry.
Full Job Description
What You'll Be Doing

Job Scope:
  • Lead the development of efficient piping designs for capital projects supporting multiple sites and projects concurrently on a local and regional basis, and globally as needed across businesses.
  • Translate process, utility, equipment, and project requirements into safe, maintainable, constructible piping layouts and design deliverables.
  • Lead development and maintenance of piping design practices, CAD/3D modeling standards, drawing quality, and project design execution tools.


Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
  • Participate as a project team member and piping discipline lead for large, complex capital projects.
  • Lead piping design and closeout documentation in accordance with the engineering execution process, including design basis information, drawing revisions, construction records, and as-built updates.
  • Lead development of piping design requirements and assemble estimate information such as preliminary layouts, material takeoffs, tie-in information, and constructability input.
  • Lead piping design package development including 3D models, piping layouts, plans, sections, isometrics, pipe support details, tie-in details, demolition drawings, bill of materials, and vendor information.
  • Develop piping designs that satisfy project and process requirements while supporting safe operation, ergonomic access, maintainability, cleanability, drainage, constructability, and future maintenance needs.
  • Model equipment connections, nozzles, valves, fittings, specialty items, pipe supports, access clearances, and routing constraints in the 3D design environment.
  • Perform and lead field walkdowns to verify existing conditions, collect measurements, confirm tie-in points, identify interferences, and validate constructability before issuing design packages.
  • Coordinate closely with process, mechanical, civil/structural, electrical, instrumentation, controls, construction, operations, maintenance, and project management stakeholders.
  • Review P&IDs, utility flow diagrams, equipment layouts, piping specifications, vendor drawings, and field information to develop integrated piping deliverables.
  • Provide expert guidance to project teams and engineers in piping layout, equipment arrangement, 3D modeling, constructability, installation sequencing, and construction details.
  • Lead and provide technical oversight of equipment vendors, engineering consultants, EPCM firms, fabricators, and contractors for piping-related deliverables.
  • Support design reviews, model reviews, hazard reviews, constructability reviews, and project readiness reviews by identifying piping risks, clashes, missing information, and technical gaps.
  • Support project commissioning, checkout, and startup activities related to designer responsibilities, including resolution of field questions and documentation updates.
  • Lead development and maintenance of piping design standards, CAD tools, drawing templates, details, and discipline-specific design practices.

Ideal Background

Education: Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Computer-Aided Drafting is required.

Certification: Certification is not required at this level.

Experience: This position requires 4+ years of relevant industrial experience in mechanical/piping drafting and design.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Associate Degree in Design or Drafting Technology, BS in Engineering or Engineering Technology, or equivalent experience.
  • 12 years of relevant design experience, preferably in chemical, agricultural, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, process, or industrial facilities.
  • Demonstrated capability with piping design deliverables including P&IDs, piping plans, sections, isometrics, pipe supports, tie-in details, demolition drawings, and as-built documentation.
  • Proficiency with CAD and 3D modeling tools used for plant design, such as AutoCAD, AutoCAD Plant 3D, CADWorx, SmartPlant, MicroStation, or similar platforms.
  • Working knowledge of piping specifications, materials, valves, fittings, supports, equipment nozzles, installation details, and plant layout principles.
  • Familiarity with applicable piping codes, standards, and company specifications, including ASME B31.3 where applicable.
  • Strong field verification, spatial visualization, constructability review, interdisciplinary coordination, technical communication, and drawing quality-control skills.
  • Ability to lead design tasks, mentor designers, coordinate outside design resources, manage multiple project priorities, and communicate technical issues clearly.


Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.


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