Process Piping Designer

Haag, a Salas O'Brien Company•Raleigh, NC

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Salas O’Brien is seeking candidates for a Process Piping Designer role to be considered for future projects. This role involves assisting in the creation, management, and coordination of 3D models and drawings for GMP process utility piping systems. The designer will develop detailed piping designs and layouts supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities, including bulk API production, biotech processing, and cGMP-regulated clean utilities. The position requires bridging process engineering requirements with practical, code-compliant piping design to ensure systems meet sanitary, hygienic, and regulatory standards specific to the pharmaceutical sector.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Computer-Aided Drafting & Design, Engineering Technology, Drafting, or a related technical field; equivalent combination of technical training and hands-on piping design experience will also be considered in lieu of a degree.
3–7 years of piping design experience, with demonstrated experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or other high-purity/sanitary process industries.
Proficiency in 3D piping design software (AutoCAD Plant 3D, AVEVA E3D/PDMS, SmartPlant 3D, or similar)
Working knowledge of ASME B31.3 (Process Piping) and ASME BPE (Bioprocessing Equipment) standards
Experience with modular/skid-based pharmaceutical process equipment
Knowledge of isometric review and clash detection workflows in a 3D modeling environment
Experience with sanitary fittings, tri-clamp connections, orbital welding requirements, and hygienic design principles
Understanding of clean utility systems (WFI, Purified Water, Clean Steam, Compressed Air/Gases)
Strong interdisciplinary coordination and communication skills
Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, equipment specifications, and vendor drawings

Nice To Haves

Autodesk Certified Professional (AutoCAD and/or Revit MEP)
Familiarity with ASME BPE standards and training
Prior experience mentoring junior designers or standardizing CAD/BIM workflows
Bachelor's degree in Engineering is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Develop 3D piping models and 2D isometric/orthographic drawings using CAD/BIM software (Primarily Revit & AutoCAD Plant 3D).
Design process piping systems including WFI (Water for Injection), Purified Water, Clean Steam, CIP/SIP (Clean-in-Place/Sterilize-in-Place), process gases, and chemical transfer lines, applying sanitary piping design principles (slope, drainability, dead-leg minimization) in accordance with ASME BPE (Bioprocessing Equipment) standards.
Coordinate with process engineering, instrumentation and controls, mechanical, and other disciplines to resolve interdisciplinary conflicts.
Generate and maintain piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), line lists, piping plans, isometric drawings, and material take-offs (MTOs).
Interface with clients and vendors to clarify design requirements and specifications.
Draft clear Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and drafting manuals to guide junior designers and external contractors.
Assist in building, testing, and maintaining 3D piping material specifications and component catalogs within the plant design software.
Create, maintain, and update master drawing templates, title blocks, symbology libraries, and layer configurations to ensure consistency across all project deliverables.
Provide technical support, onboarding, and mentorship to team members on software configurations, workflow best practices, and standard compliance.