Specialist Lab Piping Designer (Buildings)
About The Position
We’re looking for a Specialist Lab Piping Designer to lead the design of complex fluid and gas distribution systems for our most sensitive R&D, industrial, and high-stakes infrastructure projects. This role sits at the intersection of process engineering and architectural coordination, requiring a designer who understands that a wet lab or a cleanroom is only as functional as the high-purity systems supporting it. You will be responsible for architecting the routing, containment, and point-of-use delivery for specialized gases and high-purity water systems. Working within our Facility Design team, you will ensure that hazardous and inert gases, vacuum systems, and ultra-pure liquids are integrated seamlessly into the building’s structural and mechanical fabric, adhering to the highest standards of safety and contamination control.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or Architecture.
- 8+ years of experience in specialized piping design for R&D, healthcare, or semiconductor facilities.
- Advanced proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD, specifically in creating parametric pipe types and complex 3D assemblies for laboratory equipment.
- Deep technical knowledge of laboratory-grade plumbing, gas cabinet integration, and high-purity water generation.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, balancing the precision of micro-level piping details with the scale of massive industrial facility design.
Nice To Haves
- Professional Engineer (PE) or AIA license is highly preferred.
- Experience with BIM automation (Dynamo or Python) to streamline pipe routing and automated pressure drop calculations.
- Prior experience in nuclear or pharmaceutical environments, where containment and high-integrity piping are mission-critical.
- Familiarity with seismic bracing for piping systems in high-seismic zones.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex P&IDs into clear architectural layouts for project stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Design and engineer comprehensive laboratory piping systems, including high-purity specialty gases such as N2, compressed air, vacuum, and RODI (Reverse Osmosis/Deionized) water systems.
- Prepare high-fidelity design packages in Revit, owning the 3D coordination of sloped waste lines, gas manifolds, and overhead service carriers within complex ceiling voids.
- Specify materials and components appropriate for the medium, ranging from orbitally welded stainless steel for high-purity gases to acid-resistant neutralized waste piping for wet labs.
- Develop P&IDs (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams) and flow schematics that define system logic, pressure regulation, and emergency shut-off protocols.
- Lead multidisciplinary coordination to ensure piping routes do not conflict with structural bracing, HVAC ductwork, or electrical busways, maintaining strict architectural clearances.
- Ensure code compliance with NFPA 45 (Standard on Fire Protection for Laboratories using Chemicals), NFPA 99 (Health Care Facilities Code), and ASME B31.3 (Process Piping).
- Support construction and commissioning by performing submittal reviews and technical field inspections to verify the integrity of specialized joints and purges.
Benefits
- In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
