Pipe Designer (Phoenix, AZ) - Austin Industrial

Key Responsibilities

Piping Design and Layout Development

• Interpret Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), process flow diagrams (PFDs), equipment layouts, vendor drawings, and engineering specifications to develop detailed piping designs.
• Create, modify, and maintain 2D and 3D piping models using software such as PDMS, E3D, AutoCAD Plant 3D, CADWorx, SmartPlant 3D, or similar design platforms.
• Design piping systems that meet process, operational, maintenance, safety, and constructability requirements.
• Develop piping layouts that optimize equipment accessibility, maintenance clearances, operational efficiency, and material utilization.
• Ensure routing complies with project standards, client specifications, applicable codes, and industry best practices.

Detailed Design and Pipe Routing

• Generate detailed piping arrangement drawings, plans, sections, and elevations for construction and fabrication.
• Create isometric shop drawings complete with dimensions, weld locations, spool breakdowns, pipe specifications, and installation details.
• Specify and incorporate appropriate pipe classes, wall thicknesses, fittings, valves, flanges, specialty items, and supports based on design requirements.
• Dimension piping runs accurately to facilitate fabrication, installation, and field fit-up.
• Verify piping designs for proper stress considerations, drainage, venting, accessibility, and constructability.

Fabrication and Construction Support

• Develop detailed fabrication drawings and spool packages to support shop fabrication activities.
• Prepare welding details, pipe bending requirements, tie-in details, and other fabrication documentation.
• Coordinate with fabrication shops and construction personnel to resolve design issues and support efficient production.
• Participate in constructability reviews to improve installation sequencing and reduce field rework.
• Support field construction activities by responding to Requests for Information (RFIs) and providing design clarifications.

Multidisciplinary Coordination

• Collaborate with process engineers to verify line sizing, process conditions, pressure ratings, temperature requirements, and material selections.
• Coordinate with mechanical engineers to ensure proper interface between piping systems and process equipment.
• Work closely with structural and civil designers to identify and resolve piping clashes, support conflicts, underground utility interferences, and routing challenges.
• Coordinate piping support requirements with structural teams to ensure adequate load paths and support installations.
• Participate in interdisciplinary model reviews and clash detection sessions to maintain design integrity.

Material Management and Procurement Support

• Generate and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), Material Take-Offs (MTOs), and piping commodity reports.
• Calculate quantities of piping materials, valves, fittings, flanges, gaskets, supports, and specialty items required for construction.
• Support procurement teams by providing detailed material data, specifications, and purchasing information.
• Assist in evaluating vendor drawings and incorporating approved equipment data into project models.

Field Verification and Site Support

• Conduct site walkdowns and field verifications to validate existing conditions and gather design information.
• Verify dimensions, elevations, tie-in locations, equipment positioning, and potential installation constraints.
• Document field observations and update designs to reflect actual site conditions.
• Support construction and commissioning teams during installation, testing, and startup activities as required.

Quality and Compliance

• Ensure all piping designs comply with project specifications, client requirements, company standards, and applicable industry codes such as ASME B31.1, ASME B31.3, and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Perform drawing and model reviews to maintain accuracy, completeness, and quality.
• Maintain document control and revision management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support safety reviews, HAZOP studies, constructability reviews, and design audits.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree, technical diploma, or equivalent experience in Drafting, Design Technology, Engineering Technology, or related field.
• 3+ years of piping design experience in industrial construction, process plants, refineries, petrochemical facilities, power generation, mining, or similar heavy industrial environments.
• Proficiency with PDMS, E3D, AutoCAD Plant 3D, SmartPlant 3D, CADWorx, or comparable piping design software.
• Strong understanding of piping components, fabrication methods, installation practices, and industry standards.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, piping specifications, vendor drawings, and engineering documents.
• Experience producing isometric drawings, BOMs, material take-offs, and fabrication packages.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and interdisciplinary coordination skills.
• Ability to conduct field walkdowns and work in active industrial environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with brownfield and greenfield industrial projects.
• Knowledge of pipe stress principles and piping support design.
• Familiarity with laser scanning, point cloud modeling, and as-built verification.
• Experience supporting refinery, petrochemical, LNG, power generation, or chemical process facilities.
• Understanding of ASME piping codes and industry fabrication standards.