Lead Piping Designer

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The Lead Piping Designer provides guidance and design of piping, hanger supports and construction documents for the following systems (to include but not limited to): high purity gases, chemicals, upstream and downstream biologics processing, fill/finish, high purity water, waste treatment, and clean process and support utilities, equipment layouts, and the like. Mentor and train mid-level and less experienced designers in piping activities

• Develops Piping Systems construction documents using architectural and equipment background layouts and system performance requirements defined by the project leadership team
• Participates in services during construction, including responding to RFIs, shop drawing and submittal review, site observation, preparation of field‑issued sketches, participation in construction meetings, and preparation of preliminary and final punch lists, and as‑built drawings
• Participates in pre‑design project activities, such as site assessment, site plan review, and verification of as built conditions
• Works with project team to develop optimum system sizing, routing, materials, and space management for piping systems. While leading a team of mid-level and less experienced piping designers
• Executes work within approved budgets, develop progress reports, and interface with clients and others
• Coordinate and lead a team of designers in multiple High Value Engineering Centers
• Develops projects in compliance with engineering codes (e.g., ASME B31.3), standards, principles, relevant specifications, and contractual requirements
• Produces construction documents under the supervision of a Professional Engineer while coordinating with other disciplines (e.g., Structural, Electrical, Process etc.)
• Participates in interdisciplinary review and checking of project deliverables
• Mentor mid‑level designers on project teams
• Supports business development activities, including preparation of materials for qualifications and interviews
• Performs quality control reviews of work developed by others
  
  Incorporation of preliminary thermal expansion of piping and locate guides and anchors to provide to the piping engineer for evaluation
• Develop Piping List (i.e., Line, Valve, Specialty & Tie‑in etc.)
• Perform site surveys, as built and material take‑off (MTO)
• Provides technical expertise for studies and design efforts
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Required

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associates degree with technical focus preferred
• 12+ years of experience

Preferred

• Advanced Technology experience preferred
• Autodesk Building Systems Software
• Experience working within a team environment
• Experience in the quality control review process
  
  Experience contributing to continuous improvement processes.
• Advance field and plant site experience
• Ability to effectively lead team members

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Non‑Solicitation:
We are not currently accepting third‑party agency candidates for this position. Any agency candidate submitted to any employee of Exyte may be contacted by Exyte without obligation to the third‑party agency.

Exyte US, Inc. is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer that is committed to celebrating diversity and supporting an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex (e.g., pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression), national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

You want to be part of the Exyte team? We look forward to receiving your application!

For further questions and information, please do not hesitate to contact Phillip Turner via E‑Mail at

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