Piping Designer III

Amentum•Englewood, CO

8d•$40 - $52

About The Position

Amentum is seeking a Piping Designer to use computer-aided design programs, including AutoCAD Plant 3D, to develop efficient, cost-effective piping systems for client projects. The role requires strong drafting skills, familiarity with industry regulations, and experience in construction or 3D modeling. A Professional Piping Designer Certification is preferred. Client projects for this position require U.S. citizenship. The designer creates and optimizes 3D piping and equipment models, works with engineers to confirm design soundness, contributes verbally during model reviews, and develops and revises P&IDs. The role independently generates project deliverables and reviews them before submission for checking. It also involves foundational knowledge of piping specifications, materials, and applicable ASTM and ASME standards, as well as project estimating, schedule and budget tracking, and scope-change management. The position requires extended computer workstation use, the ability to work amid open discussions and visitors without distraction, and may require lifting up to 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Attendance and punctuality expectations apply. Amentum maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing. The stated hiring range is $40–$52 per hour, with actual compensation dependent on factors including education, experience, skills, internal equity, and market data. Benefits may vary by employment type, location, and applicable agreements.

Requirements

Six years of construction or 3D modeling experience.
Skills with CAD software.
Analytical problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with current engineering design and drafting software packages.
Operational knowledge of spreadsheet and database programs.
Basic understanding of ASME B31.3, B31.4, and B31.8.
U.S. citizenship, as required for client projects.
Ability to sit for extended periods at a computer workstation.
Ability to work in an environment with open discussions and visitors without getting distracted.
May be required to lift up to 20 pounds.
Meets expectations for attendance and punctuality.

Nice To Haves

Professional Piping Designer Certification.
Experience with AutoCAD 3D design; AutoCAD Plant 3D is a plus.

Responsibilities

Draft 3D models using CAD software.
Work with engineers to ensure designs are sound.
Develop and optimize piping and equipment models for entire projects, with some supervision.
Provide verbal input during model reviews.
Draft P&ID redlines, add redlines to existing P&IDs, and develop high-level P&IDs from scratch.
Generate project deliverables independently, including isometrics, piping plans, plot plans, and material take-offs (MTOs), and review them before submitting for checking.
Apply knowledge of pipe specifications and materials, including ASTM and ASME codes and standards.
Generate project piping estimates under supervision for management review.
Track project schedules and budgets and anticipate manpower overages or underages.
Track project scope changes and initiate change orders with management.