Piping Designer

The Opportunity

LDIS, a Tetra Tech company is adding a Piping Designer to our Piping team based in Arvada, CO.

We are seeking a Piping Designer who will prepare technical data for layouts, construction, and operation of oil and gas field, refineries, gas compressor stations, chemical plants, and process piping systems. The role requires 8+ years of continuous drafting and design experience and involves independent work while collaborating with clients to achieve project goals.

• Responsible for 3D piping and equipment models of entire projects; optimizes piping design with some supervision.
• Drafts P&, adds redlines to already developed P&IDs, and develops high level "from scratch" P&IDs.
• Self‑sufficient in generating project deliverables (isometrics, piping plans, plot plans, MTOs) and reviews prior to submitting for checking.
• Has a basic level of understanding of ASME B31.3, B31.4 and B31.8.
• Has a basic level of understanding of process flow through facilities, including well pads, compressor stations, dehy units, gas processing, SWDs and refineries.
• Under supervision, generates project piping estimates for review with management.
• Tracks schedule and budget during the duration of a project and anticipates manpower overage or underage.
• Tracks project scope changes and initiates change orders to management.

• High school diploma and post‑secondary training preferred.
• Minimum 8+ years’ experience in design, drafting and modeling.
• Demonstrated capability in successfully completing projects.
• Multiple years’ experience in design, drafting and modeling.
• Proficient in current engineering design and drafting software packages.
• Operational knowledge of spreadsheet and database programs.
• AutoCAD 3D design, CADWorx a plus.

• Oil and Gas experience including refineries and gas processing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools is a plus.

Target Salary Range: $49.00 to $55.00/hr please note that Tetra Tech considers various factors in determining pay, including but not limited to education, relevant and demonstrated work experience in the role, skills, geographic location, qualifications, certifications, and other competencies relevant to the needs of the business.

• Constantly required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms.
• Constantly use hands to keyboard or type, handle materials, or manipulate objects.
• Light work that includes lifting and/or moving up to 20 pounds and, occasionally, up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently moving about to accomplish tasks.
• Specific vision abilities required by this classification include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing abilities required by this classification include those which permit the employee to discern verbal instructions and communicate effectively in person and by telephone.
• Requires composure and ability to prioritize and handle several urgent tasks and requests simultaneously with a high level of competence and accuracy.
• Occasionally climbing stairs and ladders to read meters at active oil & gas sites.

• Environmental factors include work conducted in an indoor office environment but is not limited to extreme temperatures (e.g., cold, heat), fumes, variable weather conditions, outdoor work, and noise due to some travel & work on worksites.

• Position:
  Full‑time, non‑exempt.
• Work Location:
  
  5620 Ward Rd. Suite 200 Arvada, CO 80002.
• Travel:
  Less than 10%.

• Comprehensive and market‑competitive benefits.
• Merit‑based financial rewards.
• Flexibility and company‑wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high‑end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor, and we request priority referral of veterans.