Principal Piping Designer

Worley•Baton Rouge, LA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions. We’re seeking an experienced Principal Piping Designer to join our Baton Rouge team, supporting projects across refining, chemicals, and energy transition sectors. This is a key leadership role responsible for delivering high-quality piping designs and supporting complex brownfield and greenfield projects along the Gulf Coast.

Requirements

10+ years of piping design experience in refining, petrochemical, or chemical facilities.
Strong expertise with SmartPlant 3D (SP3D), AVEVA E3D, or similar 3D modeling platforms.
Solid understanding of ASME B31.3 and industry standards.
Experience with brownfield modifications and site-based design.
Strong communication skills and ability to work across disciplines.

Nice To Haves

Proven ability to lead or guide piping design teams

Responsibilities

Lead piping design activities across all project phases (FEL through detailed design and execution).
Develop 3D models, piping layouts, and isometrics using SP3D, E3D, or similar tools.
Coordinate closely with process, mechanical, civil/structural, and stress teams.
Conduct field walkdowns, support tie-ins, and ensure constructability for brownfield projects.
Mentor junior designers and provide technical leadership.
Participate in model reviews, design reviews, and client interactions.
Support construction, commissioning, and site issue resolution.