Drafter

Job Title:

Piping Designer / Drafter

Job Description

The Piping Designer will work closely with discipline leads to support a variety of pipe design and drafting tasks required to complete project scopes of work. In this role, you produce accurate, high-quality designs while continuing to develop your technical skills through mentoring and supervision. You demonstrate initiative, take ownership of your work, and show a strong interest in long-term growth within piping design.

Responsibilities

+ Collaborate with discipline leads to develop piping layouts, drawings, and design details that support project scope and objectives.

+ Create and revise piping drawings and models using AutoCAD and AutoCAD Plant 3D to meet project standards and specifications.

+ Support mechanical and piping drafting activities, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with design requirements.

+ Use Autodesk Navisworks tools (Freedom, Simulate, or Manage) to review models, check for interferences, and support design coordination.

+ Prepare and maintain project documentation, drawings, and files with strong attention to detail and organization.

+ Work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team to meet project schedules and deliverables.

+ Communicate effectively with engineers, designers, and other team members to clarify design requirements and resolve issues.

+ Collaborate with shop and fabrication leads to ensure design constructability and alignment with fabrication practices.

+ Apply working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel to support reporting, documentation, and design-related tasks.

+ Travel to project sites as needed to perform site visits, gather field information, and support design activities.

Essential Skills

+ 03 years of experience as a pipe designer or in a closely related piping design/drafting role.

+ Proficiency in AutoCAD and AutoCAD Plant 3D for piping and mechanical drafting.

+ Experience using Autodesk Navisworks products, including Freedom, Simulate, or Manage, for model review and coordination.

+ Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel for documentation and basic data handling.

+ Strong attention to detail with the ability to produce accurate and consistent design deliverables.

+ Effective organizational skills to manage multiple drawings, files, and tasks within project timelines.

+ Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as collaboratively within a project team.

+ Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact with engineers, designers, and fabrication personnel.

+ Ability to collaborate with shop and fabrication leads to support constructible and practical piping designs.

+ Valid drivers license and ability to travel to and from project sites for occasional site visits.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Associate degree in Computer-Aided Drafting or a related field preferred.

+ Familiarity with Autodesk Vault for managing design files and revisions is preferred.

+ Demonstrated initiative and ownership of assigned work, with a desire to grow long-term in piping design.

+ Interest in developing advanced technical skills through mentoring and on-the-job learning.

+ Ability to adapt to changing project needs and priorities while maintaining quality standards.

Work Environment

This position is primarily based onsite in an engineering office environment, working closely with discipline leads and project teams. You use industry-standard design tools such as AutoCAD, AutoCAD Plant 3D, Autodesk Navisworks, Microsoft Word, and Excel in your daily work. The role includes some travel for site visits, where you gather field information and coordinate design with on-site personnel. The work setting is professional and collaborative, with opportunities for mentorship, technical development, and long-term growth in piping design.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Louis, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role…