Senior Process Piping Designer

OHM Advisors•Memphis, TN

About The Position

As a Senior Process Piping Designer at OHM Advisors, you will lead the design and development of process piping systems for industrial and manufacturing facilities. You will work with engineers, designers, and project managers to create safe, efficient, and practical solutions for new facilities and improvements to existing operations. You will support projects from conceptual design through construction and startup, while providing technical guidance and mentorship to designers and drafters. The role involves developing piping layouts and documentation, coordinating multidisciplinary design work, conducting site investigations, and supporting construction, commissioning, and startup. The position requires occasional travel and plant walkdowns in industrial environments.

Requirements

10+ years of piping design experience in industrial or process facilities, including manufacturing, chemical processing, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, oil and gas, or power generation environments.
Experience leading piping design efforts and coordinating work across multiple disciplines.
Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD and piping design/modeling software such as CADWorx or SmartPlant 3D.
Proficiency with Navisworks for model coordination and review.
Strong knowledge of piping materials, specifications, valves, equipment layouts, process and utility systems, and pipe stress and flexibility considerations.
Thorough understanding of applicable ASME, ANSI, API, NFPA, OSHA, and food-grade standards, along with piping fabrication, installation, and maintenance practices.
Strong communication, problem-solving, project coordination, and mentoring skills, with attention to safety and quality.
Ability to travel occasionally and conduct plant walkdowns, including accessing stairs, ladders, platforms, and elevated work areas while wearing required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Design Technology, Mechanical Design, Engineering Technology, or a related field; equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience will be considered.
Plant 3D experience.
Experience with laser scanning, point cloud modeling, modifications to existing facilities, and BIM workflows.
Familiarity with Revit, MicroStation, SolidWorks, or Autodesk Inventor.
Experience with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects, industrial modernization, or client coordination.

Responsibilities

Develop piping layouts, equipment arrangements, and routing to support safety, operations, maintenance, and constructability.
Prepare and review P&IDs, plans, elevations, isometric drawings, pipe support details, and 3D plant models.
Develop piping specifications and select materials based on process requirements and applicable codes.
Conduct site visits and field investigations, interpret laser scan data, and document existing conditions for system modifications and tie-ins.
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to resolve design conflicts, perform model clash detection, and participate in design, safety, and constructability reviews.
Lead piping design activities, review team deliverables for quality and accuracy, and mentor designers and drafters.
Support construction by reviewing submittals and shop drawings, resolving field issues, preparing as-built documentation, and assisting with commissioning and startup.
Travel occasionally and conduct plant walkdowns in industrial environments.