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Acara Solutions

3D Piping Designer

Rochester, NY · Remote

$58/hr

Job Title: 3D Piping Designer Location: Remote Employment Type: Full-Time Direct Hire Industry: Design/Chemical Compensation: $58/hr. Schedule: First Shift Acara Solutions is seeking a Sr. 3D Piping ...

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Broomfield, CO

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RIGUP -Midstream Oil & Gas

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Houston, TX · On-site

Role Overview We are seeking Piping Designers for upcoming hybrid and remote opportunities. In this ... managing scope, and mentoring junior staff. Key Responsibilities * 3D Modeling & Layout: Develop ...

RIGUP -Midstream Oil & Gas

Piping Designer

Houston, TX · On-site

Role Overview We are seeking Piping Designers for upcoming hybrid and remote opportunities. In this ... managing scope, and mentoring junior staff. Key Responsibilities * 3D Modeling & Layout: Develop ...

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Senior Piping Designer

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Title: Senior Piping Designer KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) provides holistic and ... Proficiency with 3D Piping software (PDMS preferred) & 2D MicroStation or AutoCAD is required.

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Work under the direction of a Lead Piping Designer or Department Manager to provide 3D drafting and design services * Develop and modify piping drawings using AutoCAD and Plant 3D based on P&IDs ...

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As of Jul 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for manager 3d 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 the difference between Manager 3D Piping Designer vs 3D Piping Designer?

AspectManager 3D Piping Designer3D Piping Designer
ResponsibilitiesOversees design teams, manages project timelines, ensures quality standardsCreates detailed 3D piping models, drafts layouts, and performs design tasks
CredentialsTypically requires experience in piping design, leadership skills, and possibly certificationsRequires technical piping design skills, CAD software proficiency, and relevant certifications
Work EnvironmentOffice-based, collaborative with project teams, often in engineering firms or construction companiesDesign offices, CAD labs, or project sites, focused on detailed modeling work

The main difference is that the Manager 3D Piping Designer leads and manages design projects and teams, while the 3D Piping Designer focuses on executing detailed piping models. The manager role involves oversight, coordination, and higher-level responsibilities, whereas the designer role is more technical and hands-on.

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Infographic showing various Manager 3D Piping Designer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 86% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $107,379 per year, or $51.6 per hour.
3D Piping Designer

3D Piping Designer

Acara Solutions

Rochester, NY • Remote

$58/hr

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

Job Title: 3D Piping Designer
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Full-Time Direct Hire
Industry: Design/Chemical
Compensation: $58/hr.
Schedule: First Shift

Acara Solutions is seeking a Sr. 3D Piping Designer to join our client in a Full Time, Direct Hire, Fully Remote capacity. This role is centered on developing detailed piping system designs, including full 3D models, isometrics, and BOM packages for fabrication and installation. The Sr. Designer will work closely with Process and Project Engineers to produce build-ready piping layouts and support the full project life cycle from concept development through as-built documentation.

About the Opportunity:
  • Create and update 2D P&IDs and PFDs to reflect piping system design intent.
  • Model complete piping systems in 3D using Autodesk Plant 3D, including line routing, fittings, supports, and tie-ins.
  • Develop shop-ready piping isometrics, orthographic drawings, and plan layouts.
  • Generate Bills of Materials for pipe, valves, fittings, supports, and related components.
  • Design piping around equipment, instrumentation, and structural interfaces using vendor data and engineering requirements.
  • Collaborate with engineers to ensure proper material selection, ASME code compliance, spacing, accessibility, and thermal considerations.
  • Support skid development and layout planning, including pipe rack and support steel design.
  • Provide fabrication support-resolving clashes, updating models, adjusting routing, and issuing revised drawings as needed.
  • Create final as-built models and documentation after installation or fabrication.
  • Perform basic CAD administrative functions (project templates, specs, catalogs).

About Acara Solutions
Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.


What You'll Bring:
  • Minimum 8 years of piping and CAD design experience required.
  • Minimum 5 years in Autodesk Plant 3D or equivalent advanced 3D piping design software.
  • Minimum 5 years integrating piping with structural steel, skids, and equipment packages

What Sets You Apart:
  • Demonstrated ability to produce accurate piping models, layouts, and isometrics.
  • Knowledge of instrumentation and I/O integration is preferred.
  • Experience with Caesar II, Smart P&IDs, or other piping analysis tools is beneficial.
  • Proficient in AutoCAD, MS Word, and Excel.
  • Ability to read and interpret piping specifications, codes, and dimensional standards.

Additional Information:

After you apply, you may receive a call or message from our AI Talent Scout about this role or other opportunities that match your skills and preferences. AI agent role is to help speed up your hiring process by answering questions, confirming basic information, and identifying whether there's a mutual fit.

The call or chat may be recorded so that our recruiting team can review it - they make all final hiring decisions, while AI agent simply helps move you forward faster. The best part? They are available 24/7, so you can connect whenever it's convenient for you.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.
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About Acara Solutions

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Acara Solutions, based in Buffalo, NY, is a premier provider of recruitment and workforce solutions. Serving the industry since its inception in 1957, the company has expanded its roots from a small family-owned employment agency to a leading international recruitment agency. Acara provides staffing solutions to a myriad of industries including Engineering, IT, Professional, Industrial and Finance. They offer an array of services from strategic workforce management, talent acquisition, vendor management systems, to executive search services. Driven by the core values of dedication, integrity, teamwork and innovation, Acara exists with the mission to connect job seekers with leading employers while fostering growth and innovation in the industries they serve. A prominent player in the US staffing industry, Acara Solutions has been recognized multiple times on the Staffing Industry Analysts List of Largest US Staffing Firms.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Buffalo, NY, US

Year founded

1957

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