Piping Designer (Senior & Principal Level)

EGS•Greenville, SC

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Piping Designer provides essential technical expertise and performs piping design work of moderate to advanced complexity. The role may function as an Area Lead Designer or a senior staff designer, supporting engineering, procurement, and construction activities on large industrial and nuclear projects. Senior-level designers execute complex design tasks independently, while Principal-level designers provide advanced technical leadership, oversight, and guidance to other designers.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship required
Associate degree in a related technical field or equivalent combination of education and experience
Senior Level: Minimum 10 years of relevant piping design experience
Principal Level: Minimum 15 years of relevant piping design experience
Working knowledge of applicable federal (including DOE orders), state, and local codes and standards
Knowledge of discipline codes and standards applicable to piping design
Experience supporting EPC projects on large industrial or nuclear facilities
Proficiency executing large engineering projects in a multi-discipline environment
Strong communication skills with project teams, vendors, and subcontractors
Intermediate computer skills including word processing, email, spreadsheets, and presentations
Ability to work efficiently while maintaining a high level of attention to detail
Proficiency using Bentley MicroStation with experience producing drawings with minimal supervision
Proficiency in Intergraph Smart 3D (S3D) with a minimum of 3 years of experience
Working knowledge of piping design requirements including equipment arrangement, piping layout, stress considerations, and material requirements
Ability to interpret P&IDs, vendor drawings, and discipline design documentation

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting nuclear facilities under ASME NQA-1 requirements
DOE or other U.S. Federal Government project experience
Practical field experience
Knowledge of commercial availability and cost of piping materials
Experience with SmartPlant Review software
Experience with nuclear, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology facilities

Responsibilities

Prepare and check piping designs utilizing 3D modeling and 2D CADD automation tools
Serve as Area Lead Designer or senior staff designer, providing technical guidance to designers as assigned
Coordinate technical issues with engineering disciplines, project management, vendors, and clients
Execute work in compliance with approved project scope, cost, schedule baselines, and quality plans
Perform bulk material take-offs, tabulations, and material analyses
Provide technical support for equipment and material procurement, including vendor submittal reviews
Support construction administration activities, including RFIs and field changes
Produce and review complex piping drawings including plot plans, piping plans, isometrics, and sketches
Interpret and generate design drawings with minimal supervision
Provide assistance to construction and pipe fabrication personnel
Perform other duties as assigned
Prepare 3D layouts and schematics for conceptual and detailed designs of advanced complexity
Demonstrated experience in drafting and design within engineering disciplines such as piping, mechanical, electrical, structural, civil, architectural, or fire protection
Experience updating master P&IDs and pipe line lists