Piping Design Lead​/Discipline Specialist

Piping Design Lead / Discipline Specialist

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At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact:
At Jacobs, we don’t settle – always looking beyond to raise the bar and deliver with excellence. We apply our expertise and knowledge as we look into the future with great optimism and focus. We don’t settle until we give our best and know that we’re making a difference.

We’re looking for a Piping Design Lead / Discipline Specialist who is excited about working on projects that enable the heart of our clients’ business. This is a hybrid position; ideal candidate will be located in Portland, OR, Phoenix, AZ, Pittsburgh, PA or Boise, .

Join us and you’ll have the chance to work on projects including state-of-the-art industrial and commercial facilities. You will be accountable for schedule and technical quality of assigned routine engineering tasks, as you gain familiarity with the client’s expectations, scope, budget and schedule for assigned tasks, you’ll effectively recognize and communicate scope and design changes promptly. Your multi-discipline, highly interactive team will review vendor drawings, execute piping engineering design, and develop design estimates.

You’ll also have the chance to utilize your technical expertise to mentor other professionals, helping your team discover what drives them, nurturing their purpose and guiding them forward.

• Developing, managing, and maintaining detailed project schedules and budgets using in-house and developed estimating and scheduling tools
• Assigning resources and staffing to project work
• Responsible for developing and implementing Jacob’s Quality Assurance Plan
• Quality Assurance (QA) for space management and design of process and mechanical piping
• Training and staffing of area leads and design personnel
• Interfacing with key engineering disciplines, specifically process and mechanical engineering, pipe stress, and structural
• Working with multi-discipline team to plan work and provide design within schedule and budget

• Associate’s degree (AA) in Computer Aided Drafting and Design or similar technical degree
• At least 10 years of piping design experience
• Advanced working knowledge of piping design in 2D/3D modeling software, such as Auto Cad, CADWorx, or Microstation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with Navisworks and Microsoft products (Outlook, Excel, etc.) and estimating software, such as Microsoft Project

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Electronics industry experience
• Forward thinking, eager to learn best practices, and contribute with innovative ideas
• Displayed ability to learn quickly and driven to broaden knowledge base
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi-disciplinary teams
• Experience with leading or managing teams
• Working knowledge of designs from other disciplines

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan.

Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $ to $. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Job posted on December 15, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

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