The Piping Designer is responsible for performing a broad range of piping design and drafting tasks supporting oil and gas transportation and processing facilities. This includes greenfield ...
The Piping Designer is responsible for performing a broad range of piping design and drafting tasks supporting oil and gas transportation and processing facilities. This includes greenfield ...
Senior Piping Designer
Charlotte, NC · On-site
$50 - $70/hr
Senior Piping Designer Location: 100 % onsite at our client's design facility in Charlotte, NC 28273 Type: 6-month contract with possibility of extension or conversion to a permanent full-time ...
Senior Piping Designer
Charlotte, NC · On-site
$50 - $70/hr
Senior Piping Designer Location: 100 % onsite at our client's design facility in Charlotte, NC 28273 Type: 6-month contract with possibility of extension or conversion to a permanent full-time ...
Piping Designer III
Perry, OH · On-site
$52/hr
Piping Designer III Location: Perry, OH Type: Contract Compensation: $52.00 - DOE Contractor Work Model: Onsite - onsite Hours: 40 hours/week Security Clearance: Must be a US Citizen due to Nuclear ...
Piping Designer III
Perry, OH · On-site
$52/hr
Piping Designer III Location: Perry, OH Type: Contract Compensation: $52.00 - DOE Contractor Work Model: Onsite - onsite Hours: 40 hours/week Security Clearance: Must be a US Citizen due to Nuclear ...
Piping Designer III
Perry, OH · On-site
$52/hr
Piping Designer III Location: Perry, OH Type: Contract Compensation: $52.00 - DOE Contractor Work Model: Onsite - onsite Hours: 40 hours/week Security Clearance: Must be a US Citizen due to Nuclear ...
Piping Designer III
Perry, OH · On-site
$52/hr
Piping Designer III Location: Perry, OH Type: Contract Compensation: $52.00 - DOE Contractor Work Model: Onsite - onsite Hours: 40 hours/week Security Clearance: Must be a US Citizen due to Nuclear ...
Interface with pipe support & stress personnel, construction, and suppliers during the preparation of piping designs for the purpose of model/space control. * Perform coordination review of ...
Interface with pipe support & stress personnel, construction, and suppliers during the preparation of piping designs for the purpose of model/space control. * Perform coordination review of ...
Piping Designer III
Perry, OH · On-site
$52/hr
Piping Designer III Location: Perry, OH Type: Contract Compensation: $52.00 - DOE Contractor Work Model: Onsite - onsite Hours: 40 hours/week Security Clearance: Must be a US Citizen due to Nuclear ...
Piping Designer III
Perry, OH · On-site
$52/hr
Piping Designer III Location: Perry, OH Type: Contract Compensation: $52.00 - DOE Contractor Work Model: Onsite - onsite Hours: 40 hours/week Security Clearance: Must be a US Citizen due to Nuclear ...
Senior Piping Designer
Charlotte, NC · On-site
$50 - $70/hr
Senior Piping Designer Location: 100 % onsite at our client's design facility in Charlotte, NC 28273 Type: 6-month contract with possibility of extension or conversion to a permanent full-time ...
Senior Piping Designer
Charlotte, NC · On-site
$50 - $70/hr
Senior Piping Designer Location: 100 % onsite at our client's design facility in Charlotte, NC 28273 Type: 6-month contract with possibility of extension or conversion to a permanent full-time ...
Senior Piping Designer
Charlotte, NC · On-site
$50 - $70/hr
Senior Piping Designer Location: 100 % onsite at our client's design facility in Charlotte, NC 28273 Type: 6-month contract with possibility of extension or conversion to a permanent full-time ...
Senior Piping Designer
Charlotte, NC · On-site
$50 - $70/hr
Senior Piping Designer Location: 100 % onsite at our client's design facility in Charlotte, NC 28273 Type: 6-month contract with possibility of extension or conversion to a permanent full-time ...
Senior Piping Designer
Charlotte, NC · On-site
$50 - $70/hr
Senior Piping Designer Location: 100 % onsite at our client's design facility in Charlotte, NC 28273 Type: 6-month contract with possibility of extension or conversion to a permanent full-time ...
Senior Piping Designer
Charlotte, NC · On-site
$50 - $70/hr
Senior Piping Designer Location: 100 % onsite at our client's design facility in Charlotte, NC 28273 Type: 6-month contract with possibility of extension or conversion to a permanent full-time ...
Piping Designer III
Perry, OH · On-site
$52/hr
Piping Designer III Location: Perry, OH Type: Contract Compensation: $52.00 - DOE Contractor Work Model: Onsite - onsite Hours: 40 hours/week Security Clearance: Must be a US Citizen due to Nuclear ...
Piping Designer III
Perry, OH · On-site
$52/hr
Piping Designer III Location: Perry, OH Type: Contract Compensation: $52.00 - DOE Contractor Work Model: Onsite - onsite Hours: 40 hours/week Security Clearance: Must be a US Citizen due to Nuclear ...
Senior Piping Designer
Charlotte, NC · On-site
$50 - $70/hr
Senior Piping Designer Location: 100 % onsite at our client's design facility in Charlotte, NC 28273 Type: 6-month contract with possibility of extension or conversion to a permanent full-time ...
Senior Piping Designer
Charlotte, NC · On-site
$50 - $70/hr
Senior Piping Designer Location: 100 % onsite at our client's design facility in Charlotte, NC 28273 Type: 6-month contract with possibility of extension or conversion to a permanent full-time ...
Piping Designer III
Billings, MT · On-site
Airswift has been tasked by one of our major clients to seek a Piping Designer to join them on an initial 12-month contract assignment in Billings, Montana MAIN FUNCTIONS/REQUIREMENTS * Creating and ...
Piping Designer III
Billings, MT · On-site
Airswift has been tasked by one of our major clients to seek a Piping Designer to join them on an initial 12-month contract assignment in Billings, Montana MAIN FUNCTIONS/REQUIREMENTS * Creating and ...
Senior Piping Designer
Newark, DE · On-site
Senior Piping Designer KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process ...
Senior Piping Designer
Newark, DE · On-site
Senior Piping Designer KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process ...
Mechanical/Piping Designer
Canonsburg, PA · On-site
$45 - $60/hr
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Mechanical/Piping Designer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing mechanical and piping systems for industrial, commercial ...
Mechanical/Piping Designer
Canonsburg, PA · On-site
$45 - $60/hr
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Mechanical/Piping Designer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing mechanical and piping systems for industrial, commercial ...
Piping Designer
Bedminster, NJ · On-site
$80K - $110K/yr
The Piping Designer will be primarily responsible for the completion of the detailed CAD design, CAD model creation and drafting required to support the sales process, project engineering and the ...
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Piping Designer
Bedminster, NJ · On-site
$80K - $110K/yr
The Piping Designer will be primarily responsible for the completion of the detailed CAD design, CAD model creation and drafting required to support the sales process, project engineering and the ...
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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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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The Mid-Level Piping Designer collaborates with engineers, project managers, project leads, and other stakeholders to ensure the effective implementation of piping systems that meet project ...
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The Mid-Level Piping Designer collaborates with engineers, project managers, project leads, and other stakeholders to ensure the effective implementation of piping systems that meet project ...
Senior Piping Designer
Carson City, NV · On-site
Senior Piping Designer Redwood Materials is looking for a Senior Piping Designer to support the Project execution teams with the development of piping designs from concept to construction.
Senior Piping Designer
Carson City, NV · On-site
Senior Piping Designer Redwood Materials is looking for a Senior Piping Designer to support the Project execution teams with the development of piping designs from concept to construction.
Lead Piping Designer
Newark, DE · On-site
Title: Lead Piping Designer KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process ...
Lead Piping Designer
Newark, DE · On-site
Title: Lead Piping Designer KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process ...
Piping Designer
Bedminster, NJ · On-site
Piping DesignerResponsibilities * Develop models of equipment and structure to produce 3D plant designs * Generate orthographic and isometrics drawings, MTOs, arrangement details, and location plans
Piping Designer
Bedminster, NJ · On-site
Piping DesignerResponsibilities * Develop models of equipment and structure to produce 3D plant designs * Generate orthographic and isometrics drawings, MTOs, arrangement details, and location plans
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What Does a Piping Designer Do?
Piping designers draft plans and drawings for the construction, operation, and layout of piping systems. These systems are responsible for moving utility resources, such as water, sewage, petroleum, and natural gas. It’s the piping designer’s responsibility to map out a system that makes sense and runs efficiently.
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What is the difference between Piping Designer vs Piping Engineer?
| Aspect | Piping Designer | Piping Engineer |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Technical diploma or associate degree, CAD certifications | Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering, Professional Engineer (PE) license often preferred |
| Work Environment | Design offices, CAD workstations, project sites | Design offices, project sites, overseeing piping systems |
| Responsibilities | Creating piping layouts, drafting, 3D modeling | Designing piping systems, calculations, ensuring code compliance |
While both roles involve piping systems, Piping Designers focus on drafting and modeling, whereas Piping Engineers handle design calculations and system integrity. The roles often collaborate but differ in scope and responsibilities.

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Job description
The Piping Designer is responsible for performing a broad range of piping design and drafting tasks supporting oil and gas transportation and processing facilities. This includes greenfield developments and brownfield facility upgrades and expansions related to hazardous liquids midstream pipelines, terminals, facilities, pump stations, trucking stations, and loading racks.
The role supports the engineering team by generating high-quality engineering drawings, models, and documentation while ensuring compliance with company standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
Key ResponsibilitiesPiping Design & Drafting
Develop and prepare piping and facility design drawings for oil and gas infrastructure projects.
Create drawings associated with:
Midstream oil & gas facilities
Pump stations
Metering stations
LACT units
Tank batteries
Terminals
Pipeline systems
Pig launchers and receivers
Pipeline mainline valve assemblies
Pipeline tie-ins
Trucking stations and loading racks.
Prepare and maintain engineering drawings and documentation including:
Block Flow Diagrams (BFDs)
Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)
Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
Piping Plan Drawings
Equipment Layout Drawings
Plot Plans
Foundation Location Plans
Piping and Civil Detail Drawings
Isometric Drawings
As-built Drawings
Prepare project documentation such as:
Bill of Materials (BOM)
Line Lists
Tie-in Lists
Valve Lists
Develop 2D and 3D models for pipelines, facilities, terminals, trucking stations, and loading racks using AutoCAD and AutoCAD Plant 3D in accordance with oil and gas industry standards.
Design Development & CoordinationInterpret piping material specifications and design options.
Prepare design concepts, sketches, layouts, models, and complete design packages.
Check layouts, designs, and drawings produced by other designers and drafters for accuracy and compliance with codes and company standards.
Coordinate with engineering, project management, drafting, purchasing, operations, and external consultants to support project development.
Participate in internal and external project meetings to review design progress and project requirements.
Manage piping design schedules and deliverables to meet project timelines.
Conduct field visits and facility assessments to gather data required for design development and as-built documentation.
Maintain engineering master as-built drawing records and support document control processes.
Enforce and maintain company safety policies and procedures.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Maintain a strong commitment to personal safety and the safety of company personnel, assets, and the public.
Coordinate design requirements with project stakeholders to ensure compliance with company design standards.
Required QualificationsEducation
Associate or Bachelor's degree in Drafting Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field.
1-3 years of hazardous liquids midstream pipeline industry piping design experience preferred,
OR3+ years of piping design experience in refining, petrochemical, gas midstream, or upstream oil & gas facilities.
Proficiency with:
AutoCAD
AutoCAD Plant 3D
Ability to produce:
detailed design drawings
piping layouts
2D and 3D models
engineering documentation packages.
Experience reviewing drawings and Bills of Materials for accuracy prior to approval.
Knowledge of relevant industry standards including:
ISA
API
Familiarity with NEC, IEEE, IEC, and NFPA standards is considered an advantage.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and engineering software tools.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-discipline engineering project team environment.
Ability to operate with minimal supervision while managing multiple priorities.
Additional Requirements
Willingness to travel to company locations and project facilities as required.
Ability to conduct field visits for design verification and data collection.
Must maintain a valid driver's license.
Must be able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
Must be willing to participate in DOT random drug and alcohol screening programs.
Education:Associates DegreeEmployment Type: CONTRACTOR