Senior Piping Designer

We are seeking a Senior Piping Designer to lead piping design and drafting efforts on projects of varying size and complexity. This role requires a highly experienced professional who can work independently with minimal supervision while delivering high‑quality 2D and 3D designs, including the effective use of 3D scan data. The Senior Piping Designer serves as a technical resource and checker, provides guidance to other designers and drafters, and collaborates closely with engineering leads and project managers to ensure quality, schedule, and budget objectives are met.

Strong technical expertise, leadership capability, and proactive communication are essential to success in this role.

Eichleay is a dynamic organization with over 150 years of experience in delivering project management and engineering solutions across various industries, including life sciences, energy and chemicals, power and food and beverage. We are committed to innovation, excellence, and building long-lasting relationships with our clients.

This position is based out of our Ferndale, WA office. It is a hybrid role with an expectation to be in the office 3 days a week (Tues-Thurs).

• Develop and review piping layouts, isometrics, and support details using CAD tools (e.g., CADWorx).
• Interpret and apply P&IDs, plot plans, tie-in lists, and piping specifications.
• Lead design efforts for greenfield and brownfield projects in oil & gas, mining, food & beverage, and power sectors.
• Coordinate with other disciplines to resolve design issues and maintain project schedules.
• Provide on-site support during construction phases, including troubleshooting and design adjustments.
• Mentor junior designers and manage small to mid-sized design teams (1–12 designers).
• Utilize 3D laser scanning for accurate modeling and tie-in planning.

• Experience: 6+ years in Piping Design
• Education: Associate degree in Computer-Aided Drafting and Design or equivalent technical training
• Location: This position is based out of our Ferndale, WA office. It is a hybrid role with an expectation to be in the office 3 days a week (Tues-Thurs).
• Skills:
  • Ability to coordinate with other disciplines and project management in a team environment.
  • Coordinate with vendors and clients.
  • Manage budgets and schedules.
  • Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and Bluebeam.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, CADWorx, Navisworks.
• Technical Competence:
  • Demonstrated ability to read and interpret Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
  • Experience performing field assignments, including gathering dimensional data and photographic documentation.
  • Working knowledge of applicable industry codes, standards, and design practices.
  • Experience generating piping isometrics and material take‑offs (MTOs).
  • Familiarity with integrating and utilizing 3D laser scan data within a CAD environment.