Senior Principal Piping Designer

Worley•Long Beach, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Worley is hiring a Senior Principal Piping Designer to provide piping design services and technical support, and to coordinate work within the piping design team. The role supports Worley and its customers across project delivery, ensuring designs meet applicable project, statutory, and regulatory requirements on time and within budget. The position is based in Worley’s Long Beach, California office and is not eligible for remote work. The stated hourly range is $72.60–$96.15, commensurate with experience and position level. The designer develops and maintains 3D models, equipment layouts, piping arrangements, isometrics, and construction drawings. The role may include acting as Lead Piping Designer on specific projects and, when responsible for a team, assigning work, supervising progress, and promoting workshare. The designer also supports procurement, construction, and commissioning; resolves design-related issues; assists junior designers and drafting personnel; and communicates with customers and project stakeholders across engineering, project management, procurement, and construction. The role requires substantial practical piping design experience in petrochemical, refining, oil and gas, or related industries, along with proficiency in industry-standard piping design software and Microsoft Office. An associate degree, technical diploma, certificate in a relevant technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience is listed as a qualification. Preferred experience and qualifications include 10 or more years of piping design and project support, refinery or on-site experience, relevant additional training or certifications, and a bachelor’s degree.

Requirements

Strong technical and practical piping design skills and the ability to deliver quality, accurate, and timely work.
Sound knowledge of fundamental piping design principles and drafting practices.
Understanding of the basic requirements of other engineering disciplines and their interfaces with piping design.
Knowledge of applicable local and international codes, standards, statutory requirements, and regulations.
Proficiency in piping design software such as AutoCAD Plant 3D, CADWorx, SmartPlant 3D (SP3D), E3D/PDMS, or other industry-standard software.
Competent use of Microsoft Office Suite.
Substantial practical piping design experience in petrochemical, refining, oil and gas, or related industries.
Experience working in multidisciplinary project environments and teams.
Associate degree, technical diploma, certificate in Drafting/Design Technology or Engineering Technology, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience.

Nice To Haves

10 or more years of piping design experience.
At least 10 years supporting petrochemical and refining projects through design, execution, and construction phases.
On-site and/or refinery experience.
Refinery experience.
Oil and gas industry experience.
Additional certifications or training in piping design, CAD software, 3D modeling, or related technical disciplines.
Relevant coursework in engineering technology, design, project management, or supervisory development.
Bachelor’s degree.
Experience producing piping layouts, isometrics, plot plans, equipment arrangements, support details, and construction work packages.
Familiarity with field verification, as-built documentation, and coordination with construction teams.
Strong understanding of industry standards, design practices, and multidisciplinary project execution.

Responsibilities

Deliver piping design services that meet Worley, customer, and applicable statutory and regulatory specifications, on time and within budget.
Develop and prepare piping design deliverables in support of project requirements.
Participate in relevant meetings, prepare progress reports, and follow required checking and quality control procedures.
Ensure project scope is clear and design changes comply with project change management processes.
Support procurement, construction, and commissioning by preparing design deliverables and resolving design-related issues.
Develop and maintain 3D models, equipment layouts, piping arrangements, isometrics, and construction drawings.
Act as Lead Piping Designer on specific projects when required.
When responsible for a team, outline project requirements, assign tasks, supervise progress, and promote workshare where appropriate.
Ensure required services meet Worley, customer, and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements, on time and within budget.
Proactively resolve discrepancies between Worley and customer requirements.
Keep up to date with developments, software applications, and technical innovations in piping design.
Assist and support junior designers and drafting personnel as required.
Communicate with customers and stakeholders across engineering disciplines, project management, procurement, and construction.
Identify issues and problems, develop practical solutions, and seek assistance when required.