Senior Piping Designer

Re:Build Manufacturing • Rochester, NY

1d • $40 - $53 • Onsite

About The Position

Re:Build Optimation is seeking an experienced Senior Piping Designer to turn P&IDs and process requirements into buildable, code-compliant piping for skid-based, modular, and containerized systems. The designer owns piping design from early layout through detailed isometrics and release for fabrication, and coordinates with engineering when stress analysis, supports, or nozzle loads require their input. Candidates may come from chemical, pharmaceutical, energy, food and beverage, water treatment, or other process industries and should understand how piping is fabricated, installed, and maintained. The role involves direct client interaction, translating client input into documented project requirements, owning piping systems, reviewing other designers’ work, and helping improve piping standards while remaining hands-on.

The position is based onsite in Rochester and/or Rush, New York, with occasional travel to customer and supplier locations, typically less than 25%. The hourly rate is $40.00–$53.00. The role may also be eligible for annual incentive compensation and/or long-term incentives, subject to company plans. Re:Build describes its benefits package as including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and other benefits. Employees share ownership in the company and may share in its financial rewards.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of piping design experience in an industrial process, chemical, energy, or engineering-services environment.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD 2D/3D and a 3D plant design tool such as AutoCAD Plant 3D, CADWorx, or SolidWorks Routing.
• Strong working knowledge of ASME B31.3, pipe specifications, P&ID interpretation, and valve and fitting selection.
• Experience producing fabrication-ready isometrics, spool drawings, and piping bills of material.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, manufacturing processes, dimensioning, tolerances, and fabrication requirements.
• Ability to independently manage complex design assignments from concept through detailed design and release.
• Experience reviewing technical drawings, solving design challenges, and collaborating with engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to provide technical guidance to other designers.
• An associate degree, bachelor’s degree, technical certification, or equivalent experience in Drafting/Design, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work onsite in Rochester and/or Rush, New York, and travel up to 25%.

Nice To Haves

• Pipe stress analysis experience using Caesar II or close work with stress engineers.
• Experience with skid-mounted or modular process systems and their fabrication.
• Experience with 3D laser scans and point clouds.
• Familiarity with pressure vessel design under ASME Section VIII and with SolidWorks.
• Experience developing technical estimates, supporting proposals, or participating in customer design reviews.
• Experience mentoring junior designers or leading technical design activities.
• Knowledge of industrial safety standards and equipment design requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead piping design for skids, modules, and containerized systems from P&IDs through detailed design and release for fabrication.
• Develop 3D piping layouts and routing, and produce plans, sections, isometrics, spool drawings, and piping bills of material.
• Select and specify pipe, fittings, flanges, valves, supports, and in-line instruments in accordance with project pipe specifications and applicable ASME B31.3 or B31.1 requirements.
• Design pipe supports and work with engineering on stress, thermal growth, flexibility, and nozzle loads.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, controls, and manufacturing teams to develop integrated equipment and system designs.
• Lead technical design reviews, evaluate design solutions, and provide guidance to project teams and customers.
• Partner with fabrication and assembly teams to resolve technical challenges and support equipment builds and installations.
• Support project planning, technical proposals, and engineering estimates.
• Mentor junior designers and drafters by providing technical guidance and reviewing their design work.
• Improve design standards, tools, and processes to enhance quality, consistency, and efficiency.
• Communicate with clients, ask clarifying questions, and document project requirements for the team.
• Own piping systems and review the work of other designers.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off
• Potential annual incentive compensation and/or long-term incentives, subject to company plans
• Employee ownership and participation in financial rewards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree