Piping Designer

Position Summary

Key Responsibilities

Design & Drafting

• Develop and revise Piping & Instrument Diagrams (P&IDs), Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), equipment layouts, plot plans, isometrics, and construction drawings.
• Assign equipment, instrument, valve tags, and piping line numbers in accordance with company standards.
• Prepare and maintain equipment lists, instrument indexes, and related project documentation.
• Resolve drawing development issues and update record drawings to reflect field changes.
• Provide drafting and design support for both ongoing operations and capital projects.

Project Support

• Participate in project meetings to understand project scope, requirements, and deliverables.
• Assist in developing project scopes, engineering scopes of work, and construction work packages.
• Support project execution by coordinating design deliverables and ensuring timely completion of drafting activities.
• Review project schedules and manpower estimates to support efficient project execution.
• Coordinate design reviews and distribute project packages to stakeholders for review and approval.

Materials & Procurement

• Perform material take-offs and develop bills of materials.
• Prepare material data sheets and material requisitions.
• Communicate with vendors regarding material availability, specifications, and pricing.
• Support procurement activities by providing technical design information and documentation.

Coordination & Documentation

• Maintain project records, technical correspondence, and design documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Engineers, Procurement, Inspection, and Construction teams to resolve design and construction issues.
• Generate Pre-Assessment Letters (PALs) and support documentation for in-service welding activities when required.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of company design standards, specifications, and drafting procedures.

Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to the development of standard drawings, drafting tools, and department procedures.
• Maintain knowledge of current design technologies, drafting software, and industry standards.
• Provide guidance and technical support to designers, drafters, and CADD personnel as needed.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of piping design experience in the oil & gas, petrochemical, pipeline, terminal, or related industrial industries.
• Strong understanding of piping systems, equipment layouts, drafting standards, and engineering documentation.
• Experience developing PFDs, P&IDs, plot plans, isometrics, and construction drawing packages.
• Familiarity with piping materials, specifications, line classes, and industry codes and standards.
• Ability to perform material take-offs and develop material requisitions.
• Strong communication and coordination skills with multidisciplinary project teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting pipeline, terminal, refinery, petrochemical, or midstream facilities.
• Knowledge of in-service welding requirements and PAL development.
• Experience working with project management and construction teams in a fast-paced project environment.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, CADWorx, Plant 3D, MicroStation, or similar design software.