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Piping Designer Location: Birmingham, Alabama Job Summary: Genesis Staffing is seeking a skilled ... Perform field verification and site visits to support design accuracy and constructability * Ensure ...

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Senior Piping Designer Job Type: Full-time Location: Mobile, AL Job Summary: Our client, a multi ... This role involves producing high-quality technical drawings, gathering field data, and ensuring ...

Develop and revise piping designs using 2D and 3D CAD tools (e.g., MicroStation, SmartPlant 3D ... Act as a resource for projects and construction teams, assisting with field issue resolution. Coach ...

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Process Piping Designer At Salas O'Brien we tell our clients that we're engineered for impact. This ... field; equivalent combination of technical training and hands-on piping design experience will also ...

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Senior Piping Designer - Chemicals Location: Charleston, WV Overview Purpose: You will provide ... Integrate field data and laser scan information into 3D models to support design development and ...

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How much do field piping designer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for field piping designer in the United States is $51.62, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42.31 and $61.30 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a field piping designer?

Field Piping Designers are professionals responsible for designing, planning, and overseeing the installation of piping systems in industrial settings such as oil refineries, chemical plants, and power plants. They create detailed drawings and layouts for piping systems, ensuring that they meet safety, regulatory, and functional requirements. Field Piping Designers work closely with engineers, construction teams, and project managers to address on-site challenges, make modifications as needed, and ensure seamless integration of piping systems. Their role is critical in ensuring that piping installations are efficient, safe, and compliant with industry standards.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a field piping designer?

To thrive as a Field Piping Designer, you need a strong background in piping design principles, drafting, and familiarity with industry standards, often supported by a relevant engineering degree or technical diploma. Proficiency with CAD software (such as AutoCAD or SmartPlant), isometric drawing tools, and piping design codes is typically required. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication help you coordinate with engineers, clients, and construction teams. These skills are crucial for ensuring accurate, safe, and efficient piping system layouts in complex field environments.

What are some common challenges faced by field piping designers when working on-site, and how can they be managed?

Field Piping Designers often face challenges such as coordinating with construction teams, dealing with unexpected site conditions, and updating designs based on real-time changes. Communication is key—designers need to work closely with engineers, project managers, and contractors to ensure that any modifications are accurately documented and implemented. Flexibility and problem-solving skills are essential, as field conditions may require quick adjustments to piping layouts or routing. Utilizing digital tools like 3D modeling software can also help streamline updates and improve collaboration on-site.

What is the difference between Field Piping Designer vs Piping Designer?

AspectField Piping DesignerPiping Designer
CredentialsTechnical diploma or associate degree, CAD certificationTechnical diploma or associate degree, CAD certification
Work EnvironmentOn-site at construction or plant locationsOffice-based, design offices or engineering firms
Industry UsageConstruction, plant installation, field modificationsDesign, drafting, project planning

The main difference is that Field Piping Designers focus on on-site piping layout, installation, and modifications, while Piping Designers primarily work in office settings on project design and drafting. Both roles require similar credentials and are essential in piping projects, but their work environments and specific responsibilities differ.

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Infographic showing various Field Piping Designer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 87% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $107,379 per year, or $51.6 per hour.

Field Piping Designer

Concord, CA • On-site

Hargrove Engineers and Constructors
Industrial Automation Equipment Manufacturing • 51 - 200 employees

$50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 14 days ago


Job description

What You'll Be Doing

Hargrove is looking for a Field Piping Designer who is comfortable going to the sites several days a week. This position is based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Local candidates will receive preferred consideration as this position does not qualify for relocation or per diem.

Job Scope: Generally responsible for performing all aspects for complete designs of mechanical/piping assignments using theoretical knowledge and practical design methods. This level is expected to assist in the design of larger and more complex mechanical/piping assignments. This work will be performed under general supervision.

Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

  • Familiarity with and utilizing department design and drafting standards.

  • Familiarity with project scope, specifications and design criteria upon assignment to a project task team.

  • Developing the design and drafting of moderately complex piping drawings given basic information such as P&ID's, GA's, piping specifications, equipment drawings, etc.

  • Performing field design work to ascertain current conditions, locate new systems, communicate with client personnel and assist in construction

  • Preparing material take-offs from piping drawings

  • Planning and managing your site design activities for optimum results.

  • Recognizing and communicating scope and design changes promptly.

  • On-site assistance during startup.

Below is the range that we in good faith believe is the potential compensation for this role at the time of this posting and is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Hargrove's total compensation package for Teammates. Actual compensation will be based on education, experience, skill set and location.

Minimum Salary:$50 per hour

Maximum Salary:$60 per hour

Ideal Background

Education: Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Computer-Aided Drafting is required.

Certification: Certification is not required at this level.

Experience: This position requires 4+ years of relevant industrial experience in mechanical/piping drafting and design.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Knowledge and application of piping materials.

  • Design of less complex process and utility piping systems.

  • Knowledge and application of piping supports and restraints.

  • Flexibility analysis of piping system.

  • Knowledge of manual valve sizing, use and application

  • Drafting of P&ID's and GA's.

  • Design of piping limited specific equipment and inline instrumentation arrangements such as pump suctions and discharges, tanks, control valve stations, etc

  • Familiarity with specifications and installation details of construction bulk materials and equipment.

  • Ability to create accurate mechanical/piping installation documents from the information found on vendor equipment drawings.

  • Knowledge and understanding of work flow/information flow between disciplines.

  • Knowledge and understanding of schedule constraints and information requirements for the production of all mechanical/piping deliverables.

  • Ability to accurately estimate completion of assigned tasks.

  • Knowledge and application of company engineering design and CAD drafting standards.

  • Working knowledge of 2D AutoCAD and Microstation.

  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

  • Good communication skills, both verbal and written.

  • Good presentation skills.

  • Virtual team skills and cross divisional relationships continue to develop, and providing interoffice execution support under general supervision.

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.

Hargrove Culture

We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a "team mentality" so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.

Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.

As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.