Piping Designer ​/ Lead Piping Designer

Piping Designer Opportunities In Cary, NC

I'm currently working with a client in the Cary, NC area that is hiring Piping Designers at multiple levels, including both a Piping Designer and a Senior/Lead Piping Designer. I wanted to reach out to see if this could be of interest to you, either now or in the near future. If this isn't the right opportunity for you, please still apply, as I work with many engineering firms where your background may be a great fit.

Overview:
These roles support complex industrial projects and focus on developing and coordinating piping layouts using AutoCAD Plant 3D and/or Revit, working closely with engineering and multi-discipline teams. The Lead role also serves as the primary piping discipline authority, managing technical execution, mentoring teams, and partnering directly with clients.

• 5+ years of piping design experience
• Develop piping layouts and routing using AutoCAD Plant 3D or Revit
• Coordinate with equipment, structural, electrical, and process disciplines
• Incorporate vendor data and piping specifications into designs
• Support project scope, schedule, and quality requirements
• Experience in industrial, pharmaceutical, biotech, or advanced manufacturing environments is a plus

Rate: $55–$62/hr

Schedule:

Hybrid (2 days/week in office)

• 15+ years of piping design/engineering experience, including leadership responsibility
• Serve as piping discipline lead for layout, specifications, coordination, and constructability
• Oversee scope, schedule, earned value, and resource planning
• Coordinate piping stress analysis and vendor deliverables
• Lead and mentor designers and engineers, including global teams
• Act as a client-facing technical authority

Rate: $80–$92/hr

Schedule:

Hybrid (2 days/week in office)

• Experience with AutoCAD Plant 3D and/or Revit (Smart Plant 3D a plus)
• Strong understanding of piping design principles and facility layout
• Experience in regulated or complex industrial environments preferred

If this sounds like something worth a conversation—or if you're open to discussing which level might be the best fit—I'd be happy to share more details. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply or send your resume to  to discuss this opportunity in greater detail, or you can call me at .