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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 ... S3D) . * Design Savvy: Strong understanding of piping specs, equipment layouts, and the ability to ...

Sargent & Lundy

PR · On-site

... piping isometric, pipe support, and mechanical equipment layout drawings in a 3-D model ... Utilize Hexagon's SmartPlant S3D modeling software and SPF database to generate mechanical design ...

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As of Sep 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for s3d 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 an S3D Piping Designer?

An S3D Piping Designer is responsible for creating and modifying piping designs using Smart 3D (S3D) software. They develop detailed 3D models, ensure compliance with industry standards, and collaborate with engineers to optimize piping layouts. Their role is crucial in industries like oil and gas, petrochemicals, and power plants, where accurate piping design impacts safety and efficiency.

What does an S3D Piping Designer do?

A typical day for an S3D Piping Designer often involves creating and updating detailed 3D models of piping systems, performing design reviews, and coordinating closely with engineers and other design disciplines. You may also attend project meetings, resolve design clashes, generate isometric and orthographic drawings, and ensure compliance with project specifications. The role is usually office-based in an engineering or EPC environment, but occasionally requires site visits for data collection or constructability checks. Strong teamwork and communication skills are essential, as you will frequently collaborate with mechanical, civil, and process teams to deliver integrated design solutions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an S3D Piping Designer?

To thrive as an S3D Piping Designer, you need a strong background in piping design principles, 3D modeling, and a solid understanding of engineering drawings—typically supported by a relevant technical diploma or engineering degree. Expertise in Smart 3D (S3D) software, along with familiarity with industry codes and standards (such as ASME or ANSI), is typically required. Strong attention to detail, teamwork, and effective communication enable you to collaborate efficiently across multidisciplinary engineering teams. These abilities ensure the creation of accurate, safe, and constructible piping systems that meet both project specifications and regulatory requirements.

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Infographic showing various S3D Piping Designer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 5% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 88% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $107,379 per year, or $51.6 per hour.

Senior Piping Designer at Advantage Technical Houston, TX

Downtown Boulder Partnership

Houston, TX • On-site

$80 - $100/hr

Other

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

Senior Piping Designer job at Advantage Technical. Houston, TX.

Sr. Piping Designer – SP3D

Position Type: Contract

Position Location: Houston, TX

Position Salary: $60/HR - $75/HR (Depending on Experience)

Responsibilities
  • Lead a variety of assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques including drawing sequence and presentation, incorporating various system components, and refining rough sketches. Follow all company, client and project design and drafting standards.
  • Quality review PFDs and P&IDs from verbal or written description from the design engineer.
  • Quality review basic formulas, principles and practices, and use acquired knowledge of fundamental concepts and practices pertaining to the piping discipline.
  • Lead drawing, planning, development, and production work including problem analysis, design layout and calculations on non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity.
  • Evaluate designs or sketches and redlines or mark-ups on ongoing projects for quality assurance.
  • Approve reports, drawings, and tests to plan and lead design projects to meet deliverables.
  • Approve design codes and specifications related to design requirements.
  • Lead production of design drawings within scope, budget and schedule. Perform project tasks and assignments within budgeted hours and deadlines.
  • Compute calculations for layouts, equipment, wiring diagrams, and schematics under the direction of the engineer.
  • Incorporate schedules, budgets and project criteria into piping design and layouts for project financial goals.
  • Responsible for the quality review of all revisions of project drawings, plot files and project-related information in a logical and well-structured manner.
  • Train, mentor, and develop less experienced drafting, detailing and design staff members.
  • Participate in marketing and client development meetings.
  • Responsible for the piping design QA/QC process.
  • Review, coordination, and clash detection using 3D tools.
  • Ability to work and incorporate point clouds into the design process.
  • Lead and manage creation of piping isometrics using 2D/3D software applications.
  • Create material take-offs.
Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or GED; Higher Education Preferred
  • 8+ years progressive experience in Piping Design. (Specifically S3D Piping Design Software)
  • Must have a strong understanding of SP3D to develop the design deliverables.
  • Ability to learn and effectively utilize new design software programs.
  • Modular experience a plus; Experience working with workshare teams
  • Expert ability to utilize 2D and 3D applications to prepare engineering drawings.
  • Expert knowledge in design, calculations and design systems.
  • Expert knowledge in the theory and practices of assigned discipline; competent in the fundamental concepts of other disciplines as they relate to the assigned discipline; and capable of operating related discipline design software necessary to execute production tasks.
  • Work collaboratively with others including, but not limited to clients, Project Managers, Engineers and Designers in a multi-discipline project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives.
  • Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, and attention to detail
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