Lead Piping Designer

Hargrove and Associates•Kingsport, TN

About The Position

✨ Important Requirement – Aveva E3D Experience Candidates must be proficient in Aveva E3D. This is a core requirement for consideration for this role. Primary Responsibilities Utilize department design and drafting standards. Review and understand project scope, specifications, and design criteria. Recognize and communicate scope and design changes promptly. Develop complex piping designs and drawings from P&IDs, GAs, piping specs, equipment drawings, and other reference documents. Perform field design work to assess current conditions, locate new systems, interface with client personnel, and assist during construction. Perform survey and measurement tasks for existing equipment and piping. Prepare material take-offs from sketches for construction estimates. Plan and manage site design activities for optimal results. Provide on-site support during startup. Prepare man-hour estimates for assigned activities. Provide technical guidance to less experienced designers/drafters. Coordinate work with discipline leads and other team members. Produce mechanical/piping installation specifications with engineering review. Fully understand the skills required to perform all assigned design functions. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required Strong knowledge of piping materials and application. Ability to design moderately complex process and utility piping systems. Knowledge of piping supports, restraints, and flexibility analysis (with coordination for complex systems). Understanding of good design practices for piping system sizing. Ability to select piping specialty items with engineering support. Experience drafting P&IDs and GAs. Ability to review vendor equipment and instrumentation from a piping perspective. Familiarity with ASTM, ASME, ANSI, and other relevant specifications. Ability to generate accurate installation documents from vendor drawings. Understanding of interdisciplinary workflow and information exchange. Knowledge of schedule and budget constraints for piping deliverables. Ability to estimate task completion and develop cost/schedule inputs. Ability to lead small teams to achieve project commitments. Technical Proficiency Requirements Proficient in Aveva E3D (required). Proficient in MicroStation and/or AutoCAD. Working knowledge of Bluebeam and TruView. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Effective presentation skills. Ability to work in cross‑discipline teams and support interoffice execution. Ideal Background Education: Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Computer‑Aided Drafting preferred. Certification: Not required. Experience: 4+ years of relevant industrial experience in mechanical/piping drafting and design. Physical Requirements Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods. Ability to navigate within a chemical manufacturing environment. #LI-BH1 Hargrove Culture We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe. Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work. As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates. Equal Opportunity Employment Statement Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Hargrove is a drug-free workplace. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of piping materials and application.
Ability to design moderately complex process and utility piping systems.
Knowledge of piping supports, restraints, and flexibility analysis (with coordination for complex systems).
Understanding of good design practices for piping system sizing.
Ability to select piping specialty items with engineering support.
Experience drafting P&IDs and GAs.
Ability to review vendor equipment and instrumentation from a piping perspective.
Familiarity with ASTM, ASME, ANSI, and other relevant specifications.
Ability to generate accurate installation documents from vendor drawings.
Understanding of interdisciplinary workflow and information exchange.
Knowledge of schedule and budget constraints for piping deliverables.
Ability to estimate task completion and develop cost/schedule inputs.
Ability to lead small teams to achieve project commitments.
Proficient in Aveva E3D (required).
Proficient in MicroStation and/or AutoCAD.
Working knowledge of Bluebeam and TruView.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Effective presentation skills.
Ability to work in cross‑discipline teams and support interoffice execution.
4+ years of relevant industrial experience in mechanical/piping drafting and design.
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods.
Ability to navigate within a chemical manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Computer‑Aided Drafting preferred.

Responsibilities

Utilize department design and drafting standards.
Review and understand project scope, specifications, and design criteria.
Recognize and communicate scope and design changes promptly.
Develop complex piping designs and drawings from P&IDs, GAs, piping specs, equipment drawings, and other reference documents.
Perform field design work to assess current conditions, locate new systems, interface with client personnel, and assist during construction.
Perform survey and measurement tasks for existing equipment and piping.
Prepare material take-offs from sketches for construction estimates.
Plan and manage site design activities for optimal results.
Provide on-site support during startup.
Prepare man-hour estimates for assigned activities.
Provide technical guidance to less experienced designers/drafters.
Coordinate work with discipline leads and other team members.
Produce mechanical/piping installation specifications with engineering review.
Fully understand the skills required to perform all assigned design functions.