Senior Piping Designer

Eichleay, Inc.•Ferndale, WA

9h•$50 - $60•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Piping Designer to lead piping design and drafting efforts on projects of varying size and complexity. This role requires a highly experienced professional who can work independently with minimal supervision while delivering high‑quality 2D and 3D designs, including the effective use of 3D scan data. The Senior Piping Designer serves as a technical resource and checker, provides guidance to other designers and drafters, and collaborates closely with engineering leads and project managers to ensure quality, schedule, and budget objectives are met. Strong technical expertise, leadership capability, and proactive communication are essential to success in this role.

Requirements

6+ years in Piping Design
Associate degree in Computer-Aided Drafting and Design or equivalent technical training
Ability to coordinate with other disciplines and project management in a team environment.
Coordinate with vendors and clients.
Manage budgets and schedules.
Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and Bluebeam.
Proficiency in AutoCAD, CADWorx, Navisworks.
Demonstrated ability to read and interpret Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
Experience performing field assignments, including gathering dimensional data and photographic documentation.
Working knowledge of applicable industry codes, standards, and design practices.
Experience generating piping isometrics and material take‑offs (MTOs).
Familiarity with integrating and utilizing 3D laser scan data within a CAD environment.
Proven experience leading interdisciplinary model reviews with internal design teams.
Experience facilitating and leading model reviews with clients.
Ability to form and foster collaborative relationships within Eichleay and with clients and partners.
Travel to local clients will be required and can be at least one day per week for meetings. Travel outside the area is expected to be minimal, less than 10%
HHFT Safety Training and current card or ability to obtain.
Client Safety Training and current badge or ability to obtain.
TWIC Certification and current card or ability to obtain. TWIC card must be obtained prior to start date or start date may need to be adjusted.
Background screening including previous employment, education, criminal history, and driving record verification.
Participation in random drug and alcohol programs.
Authorization to work in the US without the need for sponsorship.
Ability to be badged and maintain a badge as a safety sensitive position and/or within the Building and Construction trade for process safety management governed facilities.

Nice To Haves

Experience inputting and managing piping specifications within the CADWorx environment.
Knowledge of creating, configuring, and modifying Isogen borders and setup files.
Experience performing 3D laser scanning activities in the field.
Proficiency with CADWorx Equipment and CADWorx Support Modeler.
Experience using Autodesk Vault for document and model management.
Experience collaborating with and coordinating work performed by high‑value engineering centers located in other countries.

Responsibilities

Develop and review piping layouts, isometrics, and support details using CAD tools (e.g., CADWorx).
Interpret and apply P&IDs, plot plans, tie-in lists, and piping specifications.
Lead design efforts for greenfield and brownfield projects in oil & gas, mining, food & beverage, and power sectors.
Coordinate with other disciplines to resolve design issues and maintain project schedules.
Provide on-site support during construction phases, including troubleshooting and design adjustments.
Mentor junior designers and manage small to mid-sized design teams (1–12 designers).
Utilize 3D laser scanning for accurate modeling and tie-in planning.