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How much do process piping jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for process piping in the United States is $138,562.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $103,000.00 and $161,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a process piping professional?

In a Process Piping role, your daily responsibilities often include designing and drafting piping systems, reviewing project specifications, and selecting appropriate materials for various industrial applications. You'll regularly coordinate with other engineers and project stakeholders to ensure design compliance and resolve technical issues as they arise. Site visits for inspections, collaborating on project timelines, and updating documentation are also common aspects of the job. This dynamic mix of desk and field work ensures that no two days are exactly alike and provides opportunities to build both technical and collaborative skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed for process piping?

To excel in Process Piping, you need a solid understanding of piping design principles, fluid dynamics, and industry codes such as ASME, typically supported by engineering or technical training. Familiarity with CAD software, pipe stress analysis programs, and professional certifications like the ASME B31.3 qualification are frequently required. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective teamwork are vital soft skills for this field. These competencies are crucial to ensure safe, efficient, and code-compliant piping systems in complex industrial projects.

What is process piping?

A Process Piping job involves designing, fabricating, installing, and maintaining piping systems that transport fluids or gases in industrial facilities like power plants, refineries, and chemical plants. Unlike plumbing, which deals with water and waste in buildings, process piping is used for manufacturing processes and must meet specific industry codes. Professionals in this field work with materials like steel, copper, and specialized alloys to ensure safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

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Infographic showing various Process Piping job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 96% In-person, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $138,562 per year, or $66.6 per hour.

Mechanical Estimator- Process Piping

Mullins Mechanical

Charleston, SC • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Re-posted 11 days ago


Job description

Senior Mechanical Estimator - Industrial Process Piping
Experience & Background
  • Proven experience estimating self-performed mechanical and piping scopes across multiple US Regions in industrial markets such as:
    • Chemical and petrochemical
    • Refining and midstream
    • Power generation
    • Food & beverage and sanitary process systems
    • Pharmaceutical, biotech, and advanced manufacturing
  • Strong background estimating:
    • Greenfield and brownfield projects
    • Plant expansions, revamps, and live-plant work
    • Shutdowns and short-duration industrial outages
  • Experience supporting Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, EPC, and negotiated project delivery methods

Technical Piping Knowledge
  • Expert knowledge of industrial piping systems, including:
    • Carbon steel, stainless steel, chrome/moly, alloy steels
    • Sanitary and hygienic piping systems
    • Plastic and lined piping (PVC, CPVC, HDPE, FRP)
  • Strong understanding of:
    • Piping fabrication vs. field erection tradeoffs
    • Weld processes, NDE, and documentation requirements
    • Pipe supports, specialty valves, and packaged equipment tie-ins
  • Perform accurate quantity take-offs from P&IDs, isometrics, layouts, and specifications for projects located in multiple states
  • Incorporate constructability, congestion, and sequencing impacts into labor productivity

Estimating Systems & Tools
  • Proficiency with estimating and take-off platforms such as:
    • Trimble Autobid, or equivalent on-screen takeoff software
    • Bluebeam
    • BuildingConnected / Trade Tapp
  • Ability to interpret 3D models (Navisworks, etc.) preferred

Commercial & Risk Management
  • Strong understanding of contract structures, including:
    • Lump sum
    • GMP
    • Unit rate and T&M
  • Ability to identify and quantify labor-driven risks such as:
    • Productivity loss
    • Staffing constraints
    • Schedule compression
    • Owner-driven operational restrictions
  • Prepare detailed:
    • Estimate narratives
    • Labor assumptions and productivity basis
    • Exclusions, clarifications, and contingency recommendations
  • Participate in internal risk reviews and executive pricing approvals for projects occurring simultaneously in different states

Remote Work Capability & Distributed Team Collaboration
  • Highly effective working in a remote or hybrid estimating environment, maintaining productivity, accuracy, and schedule adherence without direct onsite supervision
  • Experienced collaborating with geographically distributed teams of estimators, operations leaders, and project stakeholders using virtual meeting platforms and shared estimating systems
  • Comfortable leading or contributing to estimates across multiple regions while ensuring consistency in labor assumptions, pricing strategy, and risk posture
  • Capable of supporting limited travel requirements for:
    • Site walks and constructability reviews
    • Pre-bid meetings and client presentations
    • Key project kickoff or risk review milestones
  • Travel availability aligned with monthly to quarterly needs, depending on project requirements

Leadership & Collaboration
  • Lead estimating efforts for self-performed mechanical piping scopes
  • Mentor junior estimators and take-off staff
  • Coordinate closely with:
    • Operations and field leadership
    • Project management
    • Engineering and procurement
  • Support preconstruction meetings, site walks, and client presentations

Safety & Quality
  • Strong knowledge of OSHA requirements and industrial safety best practices
  • Experience incorporating site-specific safety programs into labor and cost models
  • Understanding of QA/QC requirements related to piping fabrication and installation

Key Attributes
  • Highly analytical with a strong command of labor cost drivers
  • Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
  • Clear communicator capable of defending estimates internally and externally
  • Comfortable operating in fast-paced, competitive environments

Join Us
Mullins Mechanical ranked #243 on the 2024 ENR Top Specialty Contractors list, #48 in the Nation and #5 in the Southeast among Firms in Mechanical. We're proud to be one of the fastest growing privately held companies in America. We're a self-performing specialty contractor specializing in design-build applications, HVAC systems, plumbing, process piping systems, boiler and chiller systems, equipment installation and rigging, plant relocation and maintenance, fire protection, and metal fabrication. Our projects are often in industrial and heavy commercial environments such as manufacturing facilities, automotive plants, chemical plants, distribution centers, warehouses, data centers, and other large facilities.