Senior Piping Designer Project Lead - Life Sciences - Cary, North Carolina Req

Senior Piping Designer Project Lead

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we don’t settle. We’re looking for a leader who is excited about working on projects that enable the heart of our clients’ business. Join us and you’ll have the chance to work on state‑of‑the‑art industrial and commercial facilities, delivering solutions that make a real impact.

Location:

Cary, North Carolina.

Salary Range: $98,300.00 – $ per year (actual pay based on skills and experience).

This hybrid position requires weekly attendance (2 days) in the Cary office.

• Serve as the primary discipline lead for piping engineering and design, ensuring compliance with Jacobs standards, procedures, and quality expectations.
• Supervise all aspects of pipe design, including layout development, routing, and coordination with other disciplines.
• Oversee project‑level piping material specifications, ensuring proper selection for process, utility, and specialty systems.
• Maintain strong client relationships, understanding their expectations and communicating scope or design changes promptly.
• Oversee project earned value, monitor progress, and manage change effectively.
• Develop person‑hour estimates, allocate resources, and determine staff effectiveness—who does what and when.
• Coordinate with stress engineers to ensure system integrity and compliance with applicable codes.
• Drive successful global workshare execution through heightened communication and strategic coordination.
• Communicate definitive expertise around piping and facility layout principles.
• Review vendor drawings, execute piping engineering design, and develop design estimates.
• Keep construction costs and safety measures at the forefront of all decisions.
• Mentor and guide team members, fostering growth and technical excellence.

• Associate’s degree (AA) in Computer‑Aided Drafting and Design or a similar technical degree.
• 15+ years of piping engineering or design experience, with at least 5 years in a lead or supervisory role.
• Proven ability to manage scope, schedule, and budget for complex industrial projects.
• Advanced knowledge of piping codes and standards (ASME, B31.3, BPE, etc.).
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Plant 3D or Revit, with capability to manage or support design workflows.
• US citizenship.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline (not required).
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or advanced manufacturing facilities preferred.
• Familiarity with pipe stress analysis and integration with design deliverables.
• Demonstrated success in global workshare execution and remote team leadership.
• Ability to mentor and develop junior engineers and designers.
• Strong business acumen with earned‑value management and change‑control processes.
• Advanced proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD Plant 3D; experience with Hexagon Smart Plant 3D is a plus.

Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off (17 days per calendar year), seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, caregiver leave, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, as well as legally mandated benefits.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Full‑time.

Not applicable.