Senior Piping Designer

Worley•Charleston, WV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. Right now, we’re bridging two worlds as we accelerate to more sustainable energy sources, while helping our customers provide the energy, chemicals and resources that society needs now. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their portfolio of assets. We solve complex problems by finding integrated data-centric solutions from the first stages of consulting and engineering to installation and commissioning, to the last stages of decommissioning and remediation. Join us and help drive innovation and sustainability in our projects. At this time, we are only considering candidates who are U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders). Overview Worley is seeking a Senior Piping Designer to support nuclear projects at our Charleston, West Virginia office. This is an on-site role focused on delivering high-quality piping design solutions within a highly regulated environment. The position involves collaboration across engineering, QA/QC, and project teams to support safe, compliant, and efficient project execution. Purpose As a Senior Piping Designer at Worley, you will lead and support the delivery of piping design and drafting services for nuclear projects. This role applies advanced technical expertise to ensure design quality and supports project execution in alignment with nuclear safety, regulatory, and quality requirements.

Requirements

10+ years of piping design experience, including experience in a senior or lead role, with a focus on nuclear projects.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Advanced experience with PDMS/E3D modeling and drafting, including integration of field data
Experience preparing and reviewing piping deliverables, including isometrics and layouts
Experience supporting piping design in nuclear facilities or similarly regulated environments
Familiarity with nuclear codes and standards (e.g., ASME Section III, B31.1)
Experience working within nuclear quality assurance programs (e.g., NQA-1)
Understanding of nuclear safety culture, design control, and documentation requirements
Familiarity with P&ID MOC processes and scope change management
Ability to coordinate effectively across multiple engineering and QA disciplines
Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Authorization to work in the United States.
Willingness to work in or relocate to the Charleston, West Virginia area.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Navisworks, SharePoint, and laser scanning tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage assigned piping design scope, including schedules and deliverables
Support project planning activities, including schedule development and milestone definition
Develop staffing plans aligned with project scope, budget, and schedule
Apply client procedures, nuclear quality assurance requirements (e.g., NQA-1), and project specifications
Ensure designs comply with applicable nuclear codes, standards, and regulatory requirements
Define and manage design areas within assigned units or facility areas
Maintain project information tracking tools, including “Needs Lists”
Monitor P&ID Management of Change (MOC) logs and identify scope changes
Use 3D modeling and review tools (PDMS, E3D, Navisworks) to track design progress and quality
Review deliverables prior to Issued for Construction (IFC) to ensure accuracy, compliance, and traceability
Coordinate piping design activities with engineering, QA/QC, and other disciplines
Implement and maintain deliverable verification processes in accordance with nuclear quality standards
Participate in formal design and model reviews
Conduct field walkdowns to verify P&IDs, collect measurements, identify tie-in points, and assess routing constraints
Integrate field data into 3D models and update designs accordingly
Utilize laser scan data to support tie-in identification and routing within existing facilities
Lead piping design efforts on brownfield nuclear projects with existing facility constraints