Senior Piping Designer

• Assignment Length: Through the remainder of 2026 and 2027, with potential opportunity for conversion to a full-time employee based on business needs and approved headcount.
• Schedule: Hybrid/onsite as required by project needs
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the US indefinitely without present or future need for visa sponsorship.
• No C2C

We are seeking an experienced Senior Piping Designer to support large-scale midstream oil & gas projects focused on pipeline facilities, compression, measurement, automation, and related infrastructure. This role will lead piping design execution on complex projects while driving quality, constructability, standards compliance, and cross-functional coordination throughout the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in oil & gas facility design, advanced 3D modeling expertise, strong leadership capabilities, and the ability to mentor designers while partnering closely with engineering and project leadership teams.

• Lead piping design execution for large, complex projects or multiple project areas simultaneously.
• Define and implement project-wide piping design strategies, modeling approaches, naming conventions, work practices, and deliverable requirements.
• Develop layouts and designs utilizing company standards, plot plans, flow diagrams, line lists, supplier data, and design specifications.
• Support engineering design, project execution, and technical documentation efforts across multiple disciplines.
• Generate and review plot plans, P&IDs, PFDs, orthographic drawings, isometrics, and 3D model deliverables.
• Drive constructability reviews, modularization planning, layout risk mitigation, and tie-in execution strategies.
• Coordinate and participate in P&, design reviews, site inspections, and progress meetings.

• Own piping deliverable quality through implementation of checking plans and consistent standards application.
• Conduct quality control reviews of drawings, drawing packages, and material lists.
• Minimize rework by ensuring compliance with company and industry standards.
• Develop and maintain piping design administrative and technical practices, procedures, and specifications.
• Build and maintain CAD standards, piping specification libraries, and drawing database integrity.
• Develop as-built drawings from field redlines and verify field conditions.

• Create and manage 3D models and drawing packages using CADWorx 3D Plant, AutoCAD, and related software tools.
• Utilize Navis Works and document management systems such as Autodesk Vault Professional.
• Develop BOMs/material lists and coordinate model/drawing integration across disciplines.
• Determine and enforce best practices for xrefs, attachments, layering conventions, and CAD workflows.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives including automation tools, libraries, templates, and checklists.

• Interface with project management, engineering leadership, clients, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Support scope definition, schedule forecasting, resource planning, and change management discussions.
• Present design decisions clearly, including tradeoffs, alternatives, and recommendations.
• Coordinate design activities across civil, structural, mechanical/process piping, electrical, and instrumentation disciplines.
• Provide advanced technical guidance, mentorship, and CAD support to piping designers and drafters.
• Support team development and readiness for future design leadership responsibilities.
• Assist with workstation planning, CAD resource forecasting, and utilization monitoring.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

• Minimum 12 years of direct piping design experience.
• Minimum 8 years of oil & gas facility design experience.
• Strong experience supporting midstream facilities including compression, measurement, automation, and pipeline infrastructure.
• Proven experience leading piping design efforts on complex capital projects.

• Advanced proficiency with CADWorx 3D and AutoCAD.
• Proficiency with Navis Works.
• Working knowledge of Autodesk Vault Professional or similar document management systems.
• Strong understanding of piping specifications, material nomenclature, and industry drafting standards.
• Knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards including ASME, B31.3, B31.4, and B31.8.
• Familiarity with raster editing software and engineering document control processes.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to work independently in ambiguous or evolving project environments.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving…