Piping Designer

Contract-to-Hire | Hybrid
Preferred

Location:

Portland, OR
Additional office locations may be considered based on qualifications.

Our client is seeking a career-level Piping Designer for a contract-to-hire opportunity supporting complex industrial and commercial facility projects. This role is well-suited for a designer who is ready to work independently, contribute to technically challenging designs, and collaborate closely with engineers and multi‑discipline teams.

The Piping Designer will play a key role in delivering high-quality piping layouts and coordinated 3D models that support construction, operations, and long-term facility performance. This position offers a clear pathway to long‑term employment.

This is a hybrid role requiring two days per week onsite at an approved office location. The preferred location is Portland, OR
, with flexibility for other locations based on candidate alignment and experience.

• Develop complete piping layouts, routing, and model content in AutoCAD Plant 3D, Revit, or CADWorx with minimal direction.
• Apply advanced piping design principles including pipe sizing, routing optimization, and multi‑discipline coordination.
• Lead equipment arrangement efforts and incorporate detailed vendor data into piping models and drawings.
• Produce piping plans, sections, isometrics, and details in alignment with project requirements and design standards.
• Review and resolve multi‑discipline comments, clashes, and design issues using model‑based coordination tools.
• Identify scope changes, design impacts, and constructability concerns and communicate them proactively to the project team.
• Support development of person‐hour estimates, task planning, and design sequencing for assigned scope.
• Coordinate with global workshare teams by providing clear task direction, reviewing deliverables, and ensuring consistency and quality.
• Maintain adherence to established design procedures, quality expectations, and project workflows.

• Associate’s degree in Design Technology or a related field, or 2+ years of equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of piping design experience in industrial, commercial, or manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Plant 3D, Revit, or CADWorx for piping design and 3D modeling.
• Strong understanding of piping specifications, materials, equipment interfaces, and layout fundamentals.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, vendor drawings, and engineering documentation
  .
• Ability to work independently with general oversight while managing assigned design tasks.
• Strong communication and coordination skills in a multi‑discipline team environment.
• Excellent organizational skills with a strong focus on model accuracy and drawing quality.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology or a related discipline.
• Experience supporting pharmaceutical, biotech, chemical, semiconductor, or advanced manufacturing facilities.
• Working knowledge of pipe stress considerations and how they influence routing and support design.
• Experience with QA/QC workflows
  , model health reviews, and specification‑driven design.
• Advanced proficiency in Revit or CADWorx
  , including family/part development, custom specifications, or data integration.
• Prior experience supporting or leading global workshare teams
  , including oversight of model consistency and deliverable quality.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under the law. Assistance with the application process is available upon request.