Maritime Lead Piping Designer

DPP•North Kingstown, RI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

DPP is seeking a Maritime Lead Piping Designer for an opportunity with its client in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. The position is onsite. The Lead Piping Designer leads the design and development of piping systems for vessel construction and repair projects, ensuring piping arrangements, drawings, and production packages are accurate, buildable, and aligned with engineering design intent. The role supports production by developing detailed drawings, coordinating with engineering and production teams, and ensuring compliance with shipbuilding standards, regulatory requirements, and project specifications. The position may involve working in varied indoor and outdoor areas and environments, at a pace consistent with company deadlines. Employees must use personal protective equipment as determined by a Marine Job Hazard Analysis and report accidents, injuries, equipment damage, and broken or misused tools to the appropriate supervisor or department. DPP states that it is unable to sponsor work authorization at this time and encourages U.S. citizens and others authorized to work in the United States to apply. DPP offers compensation and benefits packages to employees and their eligible dependents. DPP is a certified Woman-owned Small Business Enterprise (WBE and WOSB) with more than 25 years in the staffing industry.

Requirements

At least 10 years of experience in shipbuilding or marine piping design.
Strong experience with AutoCAD, Navisworks, and ShipConstructor.
An associate degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
Extensive knowledge of piping systems, connections, and layouts.
Ability to design and check piping arrangements, spool drawings, and related equipment.
Experience reviewing and validating production packages using red-line and back-fix methods.
Understanding of ABS and U.S. Coast Guard rules and regulations.
Strong knowledge of shipyard fabrication methods and best practices.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Strong communication and leadership skills, including the ability to mentor junior designers.
Correctable vision to 20/40; contact lenses are not permitted in certain production-area positions.
Ability to pass the Ishihara test for color blindness and read and understand safety symbols and colors.
Ability to pass a pulmonary function exam for positions requiring respiratory protection.
Ability to stand, sit, walk, squat, kneel, stoop, and climb stairs or a ladder.
Ability to perform overhead work with a full range of motion, as necessary.
Ability to work in confined spaces and maneuver through openings as small as 18 inches by 23 inches, including crawling into awkward positions.
Ability to work in static positions for extended periods and stand on each foot for at least 30 seconds.
Ability to work at heights, potentially more than 50 feet, on scaffolding, staging, planking, or a mechanical lift.
Ability to carry tools and equipment weighing up to approximately 75 pounds.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, which may include a respirator, hardhat, face shield, safety goggles, steel-toe safety shoes, safety harness, gloves, or other protective clothing.
Authorization to work in the United States; the company is unable to provide sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of piping systems for vessel construction and repair projects.
Ensure piping arrangements, drawings, and production packages are accurate, buildable, and aligned with engineering design intent.
Develop detailed drawings and support production.
Coordinate with engineering and production teams.
Ensure compliance with shipbuilding standards, regulatory requirements, and project specifications.
Design and check piping arrangements, spool drawings, and related equipment.
Review and validate production packages using red-line and back-fix methods.
Mentor junior designers.
Report accidents, injuries, equipment damage, and broken or misused tools to the appropriate contacts.