Principal Piping Designer

Job Description - Principal Piping Designer (BAT
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Company :
Worley

Piping

Full-time

Employment Type

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Employee

Sep 10, 2026

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

We’re seeking an experienced Principal Piping Designer to join our Baton-ROUGE team, supporting projects across refining, chemicals, and energy transition sectors. This is a key leadership role responsible for delivering high-quality piping designs and supporting complex brownfield and greenfield projects along the Gulf Coast.

• Lead piping design activities across all project phases (FEL through detailed design and execution).
• Develop 3D models, piping layouts, and isometrics using SP3D, E3D, or similar tools.
• Coordinate closely with process, mechanical, civil/structural, and stress teams.
• Conduct field walkdowns, support tie-ins, and ensure constructability for brownfield projects.
• Mentor junior designers and provide technical leadership.
• Participate in model reviews, design reviews, and client interactions.
• Support construction, commissioning, and site issue resolution.

• 10+ years of piping design experience in refining, petrochemical, or chemical facilities.
• Strong expertise with Smart Plant 3D (SP3D), AVEVA E3D, or similar 3D modeling platforms.
• Solid understanding of ASME B31.3 and industry standards.
• Experience with brownfield modifications and site-based design.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across disciplines.

• Work on high-impact Gulf Coast projects.
• Opportunity to lead and mentor within a growing team.
• Exposure to both traditional energy and emerging energy transition projects.
• Collaborative, safety-focused culture.

Based in Baton Rouge, LA, with regular site interface at local client facilities.

If you’re ready to take the lead on complex piping design projects and make an impact locally, we’d love to hear from you.

• Bachelor's degree required.

• Proven ability to lead or guide piping design teams

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here.

And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.