Piping Designer Level I

About us

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

Worley Group

Long Beach, California

You will provide piping design services to Worley and its customers, including technical support and coordination within the piping design team.

• Deliver piping design services that meet Worley, its customers', and applicable statutory and regulatory specifications, on time and within budget.
• Prepare and develop piping design deliverables in accordance with project requirements and company standards.
• Perform piping design activities such as:
  • Developing 3D models, piping layouts, equipment arrangements, and piping isometrics.
  • Participating in relevant meetings, preparing progress updates, and following required checking procedures.
  • Ensuring the project scope is clearly understood and that design changes comply with project change management processes.
  • Supporting procurement, construction, and commissioning activities through preparation of design deliverables and resolution of field design issues.
• Coordinate with engineers, designers, and other disciplines to ensure effective integration of piping design requirements.
• If required, act as the Lead Piping Designer on specific projects.
• If responsible for a team:
  • Outline project requirements, assign tasks, and supervise design progress.
  • Ensure deliverables meet Worley, customer, and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements, on time and within budget.
• Proactively resolve discrepancies between Worley and customer requirements.
• Maintain current knowledge of industry standards, design practices, and technological developments related to piping design.
• Assist and support junior designers as required.
• Communicate effectively with project stakeholders, including customers, engineering disciplines, procurement teams, construction personnel, and vendors.
• Identify issues and problems, develop practical solutions, and seek assistance when required.

• Strong technical and practical piping design skills with the ability to consistently deliver quality, accurate, and timely work.
• Sound knowledge of the fundamentals of piping design and drafting practices.
• Understanding of the basic requirements of related engineering disciplines.
• Knowledge of applicable industry codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficient in piping design software, including:
  • AutoCAD Plant 3D
  • CADWorx
  • Smart Plant 3D (SP3D)
  • E3D/PDMS
  • Other industry-standard piping design applications
• Competent use of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Practical experience in piping design within the refining, petrochemical, oil and gas, or related industries.
• Experience working on multi-disciplinary projects and teams.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in piping design.
• At least 1 to 3 years of experience supporting petrochemical and refining projects through design, execution, and construction phases.
• On-site and/or refinery experience preferred.
• Refinery experience preferred.
• Oil and Gas experience preferred.

• This role is based in the Long Beach, California Worley office and is not eligible for remote work
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• May be required to travel to vendor facilities and project sites.
• Salary Hourly Range: $31.07 - $45.69
• Benefits: Eligible for PTO, 401(k), medical, vision, dental, and other company-sponsored benefits.

• Associate degree, technical diploma, certificate in Drafting/Design Technology, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Additional certifications or training in piping design, CAD software, 3D modeling, or related technical disciplines.
• Relevant coursework in engineering technology, design, project management, or supervisory development.
• Bachelors Degree
• 1 to 3 years of piping design experience in refinery, petrochemical, or oil & gas facilities.
• Experience producing piping layouts, isometrics, plot plans, equipment arrangements, support details, and construction work…