Piping Designer

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Piping Designer opportunity in Johnson City, TN.

The Piping Designer will support engineering design activities for a complex industrial facility involving process piping, mechanical equipment, and associated support systems. This position requires strong proficiency in AutoCAD Plant 3D, hands-on field experience, and the ability to develop accurate piping layouts and detailed design packages. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting industrial manufacturing, chemical processing, or other highly regulated facilities.

• Develop and modify 3D piping models, equipment layouts, and detailed drawings using AutoCAD Plant 3D.
• Prepare piping plans, elevations, isometrics, fabrication drawings, and installation details.
• Design piping systems for industrial process equipment, utilities, and mechanical support systems.
• Perform field walkdowns to verify existing conditions, collect measurements, and identify installation constraints.
• Incorporate field data, equipment specifications, and engineering requirements into piping designs.
• Coordinate piping layouts with mechanical, structural, electrical, and instrumentation disciplines to identify and resolve interferences.
• Develop and update piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), equipment arrangements, and design documentation.
• Support piping material specifications, valve and equipment placement, pipe supports, and maintenance accessibility requirements.
• Review drawings for accuracy, constructability, and compliance with applicable project standards and design requirements.
• Support design reviews, field modifications, and resolution of technical issues during construction and installation.

• Associate degree in Drafting, Design Technology, or a related technical discipline preferred. Relevant experience in lieu of formal education may be considered.
• Experience using AutoCAD Plant 3D for piping modeling and design.
• Field experience performing walkdowns, verifying existing conditions, and incorporating field measurements into design packages.
• Experience developing piping layouts, isometric drawings, and detailed fabrication or installation drawings.
• Working knowledge of P&IDs, piping components, valves, fittings, and industrial mechanical systems.
• Understanding of piping design practices, equipment interfaces, and applicable industry codes and standards.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and design documentation.
• Strong coordination skills and ability to work effectively with engineers, designers, and field personnel.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support their growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DOD), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations.

Edgewater’s experience and guidance ensure that its customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs.

We offer multiple individual and family benefit options:

• paid time off
• medical
• dental
• life
• vision
• disability insurance
• pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.