Sr. Piping Discipline Project Lead

Solvenow
  • Cary, North Carolina
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Qualifications:

    Here's What You'll Need:

    • Associate's degree (AA) in Computer-Aided Drafting and Design or similar technical degree
    • 15+ years of piping engineering or design experience, with at least 5 years in a lead or supervisory role.
    • Proven ability to manage scope, schedule, and budget for complex industrial projects.
    • Advanced knowledge of piping codes and standards (ASME, B31.3, BPE, etc.).
    • Software Expertise: Ideally, you can model in Revit or AutoCAD Plant 3D, but at a minimum, you must have proven history utilizing these tools with coordination of global teams.
    • Strong understanding of constructability, safety, and cost control principles.
    • Excellent communication and leadership skills to manage multidiscipline teams and client interactions.

    Ideally You Will Have:

    • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
    • Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or advanced manufacturing facilities.
    • Familiarity with pipe stress analysis and integration with design deliverables.
    • Demonstrated success in global workshare execution and remote team leadership.
    • Ability to mentor and develop junior engineers and designers, fostering technical growth.
    • Strong business acumen with an understanding of earned value management and change control processes.
    • Advanced proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD Plant 3D. Some past experience with Hexagon SmartPlant 3D.

    Responsibilities:

    What You'll Do:

    • Serve as the primary discipline lead for piping engineering and design, ensuring compliance with the company's standards, procedures, and quality expectations.
    • Supervise all aspects of pipe design, including layout development, routing, and coordination with other disciplines.
    • Oversee project-level piping material specifications, ensuring proper selection for process, utility, and specialty systems.
    • Maintain strong client relationships, understanding their expectations and promptly communicating scope or design changes.
    • Oversee project earned value, monitor progress, and manage change effectively.
    • Develop person-hour estimates, allocate resources, and determine staff effectiveness—who does what and when.
    • Oversee project-level piping stress analysis activities, coordinating with stress engineers to ensure system integrity and compliance with applicable codes.
    • Drive successful global workshare execution through heightened communication and strategic coordination.
    • Be able to communicate definitive expertise around Piping and Facility Layout principles
    • Review vendor drawings, execute piping engineering design, and develop design estimates.
    • Keep construction costs and safety measures at the forefront of all decisions.
    • Mentor and guide team members, fostering growth and technical excellence.

    Comments/Special Instructions

    Position requires 40% of in-office at Cary location (2 of 5 days)

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationCary, North Carolina

    Skills

    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • AutoCADunmatched
    • Biotech and Pharmaceuticalunmatched
    • Budgetingunmatched
    • Business Skillsunmatched
    • CADD (Computer-Aided Design and Drafting)unmatched
    • Change Controlunmatched
    • Change Managementunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Construction Safetyunmatched
    • Corporate Complianceunmatched
    • Cost Controlunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Design Servicesunmatched
    • Develop and Maintain Customersunmatched
    • Earned Value Management (EVM)unmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Mechanical Engineeringunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Pipingunmatched
    • Project Trackingunmatched
    • Remote Team Managementunmatched
    • Resource Managementunmatched
    • Schedule Developmentunmatched
    • Stress Engineeringunmatched
    • Systems Engineeringunmatched
    • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
    • Technical/Engineering Designunmatched

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