Piping Designer in Texas

Piping Designer

Magnum is seeking a mid-level Piping Designer with 10-15 years’ experience. In-plant piping design experience at an existing petrochemical facility project is required. Proficiency in CADWorx and AutoCAD is mandatory for this fully benefitted, long‑term onsite position located in Sweeny, Texas. Relocation or per diem is not provided.

• Prepare or assist in preparation of project documents, such as estimates, bid packages and complete construction packages.
• Produce 3D models of piping systems interfacing with all other applicable disciplines using CADWorx.
• Identify pipe support requirements.
• Produce all applicable piping design documents such as isometrics, tie‑in lists, blind lists, details, bill of materials, scopes of work, etc., in accordance with client standards.
• Perform field survey to verify the correctness of drawings and determine optimum design.
• Coordinate design activities with other applicable discipline team members.
• Generate and maintain project records, logs, and progress reports.
• Participate and/or lead engineering design and review as required.

• In‑plant brownfield experience is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of piping design practices.
• Able to plan and organize projects from inception to start‑up.
• Ability to work in and foster a strong team environment with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of chemical or refinery facilities and integration of project work in these facilities.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to originate and adapt.
• Able to execute multiple activities simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Proficient in the use of the following:

• Process industry standards and practices, including ASME, ANSI, API, PIP, and client standards and specifications.
• Working knowledge of MS Office products (Excel, Word, Project, etc.).
• Strong desire to learn and work in a team environment.
• AutoCAD and CADWorx piping design tools.
• Use of 3D scan data to facilitate design.

Associate’s degree in Drafting Design or an equivalent degree with a focus on piping design – or – 10‑15 years of directly related industry experience. Experience in a piping craft position is a plus.

This position is primarily in an office environment. Field investigation of in‑plant piping, civil, structural, or mechanical equipment requires the ability to don personal protective equipment (PPE) such as flame‑retardant clothing, hard‑hat, safety eyewear, safety footwear, fall‑protection harnesses, or other specialty PPE. The role occasionally requires lifting, holding or carrying 5‑10 lbs.

• Required physical manipulation performed from :
  • Ground to waist
  • Waist level
  • Waist to shoulder
  • Above shoulder
• Required climbing abilities : move up or mount stairs and ladders by using hands or feet as required, including a step stool ladder, 8’ to 10’ ladder, extension ladder and/or stairs of 1‑3 or more flights.
• Required ability to stand, sit, walk : occasional as required by job duties, 9+ hours per day.
• Required ability to walk over terrain conditions :
  • Flat
  • Rough
• Stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling : bend forward or down from the middle of the waist or back, as required by job duties, 9+ hours per day.
• Reaching, handling, fingering, and/or feeling : stretch out, extend, or grab objects with hands as required by job duties, 9+ hours per day.