Pipe Designer

Mechanical Piping Designer

The Mechanical Piping Designer is responsible for developing detailed plans, designs, specifications, and drawings for pipe support systems and standardized support components using computer-aided design software. Working from calculations and written instructions provided by engineers and customers, this role transforms technical requirements into accurate, manufacturable designs that support efficient production and high-quality products.

Responsibilities

• Create, review, and revise product and pipe support plans, specifications, and detailed drawings based on engineering calculations and customer requirements.
• Design components for new and existing products and applications, ensuring they meet functional, structural, and manufacturing needs.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of drawings and bills of materials generated by CAD and design tools to minimize or eliminate rework in manufacturing.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment to deliver precise, high-quality design work and support project objectives.
• Participate in meetings and work closely with estimating, manufacturing, operations, production, and customer personnel to ensure high-quality design of new or redesigned products.
• Develop design concepts that are technically sound and aligned with budgetary and project constraints.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry practices and apply relevant industry codes and standards to assigned designs and specifications.
• Use Support Modeler, Micro Station, PDMS, 2D and 3D environments, and AutoCAD to create and manage design models and drawings.
• Ensure that electronic files of design documentation and other engineering data are securely maintained and properly organized.
• Verify that drawings and documents comply with engineering standards before releasing them to manufacturing.
• Perform other related tasks and duties as assigned to support design and engineering activities.

Essential Skills

• 3–5+ years of experience in a CAD and 3D modeling environment, preferably focused on pipe supports.
• Proficiency in computer-aided drafting techniques, with strong skills in structural drafting.
• Hands-on experience with 3D modeling software in piping and pipe support design.
• Ability to work effectively in both 2D and 3D CAD environments.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD for detailed design and drafting.
• Ability to use Support Modeler, Micro Station, and PDMS for piping and support modeling.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy of drawings and bills of materials.
• Ability to interpret engineering calculations, written instructions, and specifications.
• Capability to apply relevant industry codes and standards to design work.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills for collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and customer-facing teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Certifications or diplomas in AutoCAD or related computer-aided design disciplines.
• Experience in piping design and pipe support systems.
• Familiarity with standardized support components and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to manage and maintain organized electronic design documentation.
• Comfort working in a cross-functional environment with estimating, production, and operations teams.

Work Environment

This role operates in a professional engineering and manufacturing environment that relies heavily on computer-aided design tools and 2D/3D modeling software. The Mechanical Piping Designer works closely with engineering, estimating, manufacturing, operations, and production teams, participating in meetings and collaborative design reviews. The position primarily involves office-based work at a workstation equipped with CAD software such as AutoCAD, Support Modeler, Micro Station, and PDMS, with secure systems for storing and managing electronic design files.

The culture emphasizes accuracy, quality, adherence to industry standards, and effective teamwork to support efficient manufacturing and high-quality pipe support products.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kodak, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/hr eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may…