Piping Design Specialist

Worley • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Piping Design Specialist provides piping design services to Worley and its customers, including technical support and coordination within the piping design team. The role develops and maintains piping design deliverables and 3D models, supports projects from design through construction and commissioning, and may act as Lead Piping Designer on specific projects. The position coordinates with customers, other engineering disciplines, project management, procurement, and construction teams to deliver work safely, accurately, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with project, customer, and regulatory requirements.

Worley is a global energy, chemicals, and resources company headquartered in Australia. It provides consulting, engineering, procurement, and construction services across the project lifecycle, extending through operations and decommissioning. The company describes its culture as inclusive, respectful, and focused on belonging, connection, innovation, and sustainable change, including support for workforce reskilling toward low-carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

Requirements

• Strong technical and practical piping design skills, with the ability to deliver quality, accurate, and timely work.
• Sound knowledge of fundamental piping design and drafting principles.
• Understanding of basic requirements of other engineering disciplines and their interfaces with piping design.
• Knowledge of applicable local and international codes, standards, statutory requirements, and regulations.
• Proficiency with piping design software such as SmartPlant 3D (SP3D), E3D/PDMS, CADWorx, or other industry-standard software.
• Competent use of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Substantial practical piping design experience in petrochemical, refining, oil and gas, or related industries.
• Experience in multidisciplinary project environments and leading multi-office teams.
• EPC experience.
• Associate degree, technical diploma, certificate in Drafting/Design Technology or Engineering Technology, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience.

Nice To Haves

• 10 or more years of piping design experience.
• At least 10 years supporting petrochemical and refining projects through design, execution, and construction phases.
• Major project experience.
• On-site and/or refinery experience.
• Refinery experience.
• Oil and gas industry experience.
• Additional certifications or training in piping design, CAD software, 3D modeling, or related technical disciplines.
• Relevant coursework in engineering technology, design, project management, or supervisory development.
• Experience producing piping layouts, isometrics, plot plans, equipment arrangements, support details, and construction work packages.
• Proficiency with E3D/PDMS, SmartPlant 3D (SP3D), and CADWorx.
• Familiarity with field verification, as-built documentation, and coordination with construction teams.
• Strong understanding of industry standards, design practices, and multidisciplinary project execution.

Responsibilities

• Deliver piping design services that meet Worley, customer, statutory, and regulatory requirements, on time and within budget.
• Develop and prepare piping design deliverables in support of project requirements.
• Participate in relevant meetings, prepare progress reports, and follow required checking and quality control procedures.
• Ensure project scope is clear and design changes comply with project change management processes.
• Support procurement, construction, and commissioning through design deliverables and resolution of design-related issues.
• Develop and maintain 3D models, equipment layouts, piping arrangements, isometrics, and construction drawings.
• Act as Lead Piping Designer on specific projects, outlining requirements, assigning tasks, supervising progress, and promoting workshare where appropriate.
• Proactively resolve discrepancies between Worley and customer requirements.
• Keep up to date with developments, software applications, and technical innovations in piping design.
• Assist and support junior designers and drafting personnel as required.
• Communicate effectively with customers, engineering disciplines, project management, procurement, and construction teams.
• Identify issues and problems, develop practical solutions, and seek assistance when required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree