Senior Piping Designer

Senior Piping Designer

PLEASE NOTE:

• This is a long-term contract role.
• Assignment Length: Through the remainder of 2026 and 2027, with potential opportunity for conversion to a full-time employee based on business needs and approved headcount.
• Schedule: Hybrid/onsite as required by project needs
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the US indefinitely without present or future need for visa sponsorship.
• No C2C

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Piping Designer to support large-scale midstream oil & gas projects focused on pipeline facilities, compression, measurement, automation, and related infrastructure. This role will lead piping design execution on complex projects while driving quality, constructability, standards compliance, and cross-functional coordination throughout the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in oil & gas facility design, advanced 3D modeling expertise, strong leadership capabilities, and the ability to mentor designers while partnering closely with engineering and project leadership teams.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Design Leadership

• Lead piping design execution for large, complex projects or multiple project areas simultaneously.
• Define and implement project-wide piping design strategies, modeling approaches, naming conventions, work practices, and deliverable requirements.
• Develop layouts and designs utilizing company standards, plot plans, flow diagrams, line lists, supplier data, and design specifications.
• Support engineering design, project execution, and technical documentation efforts across multiple disciplines.
• Generate and review plot plans, P&IDs, PFDs, orthographic drawings, isometrics, and 3D model deliverables.
• Drive constructability reviews, modularization planning, layout risk mitigation, and tie-in execution strategies.
• Coordinate and participate in P&ID walkthroughs, design reviews, site inspections, and progress meetings.

Quality & Standards

• Own piping deliverable quality through implementation of checking plans and consistent standards application.
• Conduct quality control reviews of drawings, drawing packages, and material lists.
• Minimize rework by ensuring compliance with company and industry standards.
• Develop and maintain piping design administrative and technical practices, procedures, and specifications.
• Build and maintain CAD standards, piping specification libraries, and drawing database integrity.
• Develop as-built drawings from field redlines and verify field conditions.

CAD & Technical Expertise

• Create and manage 3D models and drawing packages using CADWorx 3D Plant, AutoCAD, and related software tools.
• Utilize NavisWorks and document management systems such as Autodesk Vault Professional.
• Develop BOMs/material lists and coordinate model/drawing integration across disciplines.
• Determine and enforce best practices for xrefs, attachments, layering conventions, and CAD workflows.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives including automation tools, libraries, templates, and checklists.

Coordination & Communication

• Interface with project management, engineering leadership, clients, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Support scope definition, schedule forecasting, resource planning, and change management discussions.
• Present design decisions clearly, including tradeoffs, alternatives, and recommendations.
• Coordinate design activities across civil, structural, mechanical/process piping, electrical, and instrumentation disciplines.

Mentorship & Team Support

• Provide advanced technical guidance, mentorship, and CAD support to piping designers and drafters.
• Support team development and readiness for future design leadership responsibilities.
• Assist with workstation planning, CAD resource forecasting, and utilization monitoring.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

• Minimum 12 years of direct piping design experience.
• Minimum 8 years of oil & gas facility design experience.
• Strong experience supporting midstream facilities including compression, measurement, automation, and pipeline infrastructure.
• Proven experience leading piping design efforts on complex capital projects.

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency with CADWorx 3D and AutoCAD.
• Proficiency with NavisWorks.
• Working knowledge of Autodesk Vault Professional or similar document management systems.
• Strong understanding of piping specifications, material nomenclature, and industry drafting standards.
• Knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards including ASME, B31.3, B31.4, and B31.8.
• Familiarity with raster editing software and engineering document control processes.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Additional Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to work independently in ambiguous or evolving project environments.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting owner/operator midstream organizations.
• Experience developing CAD standards, piping libraries, and automation workflows.
• Prior experience mentoring or leading piping design teams.
• Strong understanding of constructability, maintainability, and lifecycle-focused design practices.

Safety & Compliance

Candidates must comply with all OSHA regulations, site safety requirements, and company safety protocols. Familiarity with oil & gas industry safety practices and procedures is required.

The ideal candidate will be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screenings.

JAB Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship status, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status. EOE/M/F/D/V