Piping Designer Level I

Worley•Long Beach, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role provides piping design services to Worley and its customers, including technical support and coordination within the piping design team. The position involves delivering piping design services that meet Worley, its customers', and applicable statutory and regulatory specifications, on time and within budget. Responsibilities include preparing and developing piping design deliverables in accordance with project requirements and company standards, performing piping design activities such as developing 3D models, piping layouts, equipment arrangements, and piping isometrics, participating in relevant meetings, preparing progress updates, and following required checking procedures. The role ensures the project scope is clearly understood and that design changes comply with project change management processes. It also supports procurement, construction, and commissioning activities through preparation of design deliverables and resolution of field design issues. Coordination with engineers, designers, and other disciplines is essential to ensure effective integration of piping design requirements. The role may involve acting as the Lead Piping Designer on specific projects, outlining project requirements, assigning tasks, and supervising design progress if responsible for a team. It also ensures deliverables meet requirements on time and within budget, proactively resolves discrepancies, and maintains current knowledge of industry standards, design practices, and technological developments related to piping design. Assisting and supporting junior designers and communicating effectively with project stakeholders are also key aspects of this position.

Requirements

Strong technical and practical piping design skills with the ability to consistently deliver quality, accurate, and timely work.
Sound knowledge of the fundamentals of piping design and drafting practices.
Understanding of the basic requirements of related engineering disciplines.
Knowledge of applicable industry codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
Proficient in piping design software, including: AutoCAD Plant 3D, CADWorx, SmartPlant 3D (SP3D), E3D/PDMS, Other industry-standard piping design applications.
Competent use of Microsoft Office Suite.
Practical experience in piping design within the refining, petrochemical, oil and gas, or related industries.
Experience working on multi-disciplinary projects and teams.
1 to 3 years of experience in piping design.
At least 1 to 3 years of experience supporting petrochemical and refining projects through design, execution, and construction phases.
On-site and/or refinery experience preferred.
Refinery experience preferred.
Oil and Gas experience preferred.
Associate degree, technical diploma, certificate in Drafting/Design Technology, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
1 to 3 years of piping design experience in refinery, petrochemical, or oil & gas facilities.
Experience producing piping layouts, isometrics, plot plans, equipment arrangements, support details, and construction work packages.
Proficiency with AutoCAD Plant 3D, CADWorx, SmartPlant 3D (SP3D), or E3D/PDMS.
Familiarity with field verification, as-built documentation, and coordination with construction teams.
Strong understanding of industry standards, design practices, and multi-discipline project execution.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Deliver piping design services that meet Worley, its customers', and applicable statutory and regulatory specifications, on time and within budget.
Prepare and develop piping design deliverables in accordance with project requirements and company standards.
Perform piping design activities such as: Developing 3D models, piping layouts, equipment arrangements, and piping isometrics.
Participating in relevant meetings, preparing progress updates, and following required checking procedures.
Ensuring the project scope is clearly understood and that design changes comply with project change management processes.
Supporting procurement, construction, and commissioning activities through preparation of design deliverables and resolution of field design issues.
Coordinate with engineers, designers, and other disciplines to ensure effective integration of piping design requirements.
If required, act as the Lead Piping Designer on specific projects.
If responsible for a team: Outline project requirements, assign tasks, and supervise design progress.
Ensure deliverables meet Worley, customer, and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements, on time and within budget.
Proactively resolve discrepancies between Worley and customer requirements.
Maintain current knowledge of industry standards, design practices, and technological developments related to piping design.
Assist and support junior designers as required.
Communicate effectively with project stakeholders, including customers, engineering disciplines, procurement teams, construction personnel, and vendors.
Identify issues and problems, develop practical solutions, and seek assistance when required.