Job Description

Job Title: Senior Piping Designer
Location: Canonsburg, PA
Type: Direct Hire
Contractor Work Model: Onsite
Hours: 1st shift
Senior Piping Designer (Plant 3D)

Objective

We are seeking an experienced Piping Designer to lead the development of intricate 3D piping systems for industrial projects. This position demands expertise in AutoCAD Plant 3D and a comprehensive understanding of piping layout principles, material specifications, and cross-functional collaboration. You will partner with engineering teams, project leadership, and field personnel to produce complete design documentation from initial concepts through construction-ready deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain comprehensive 3D piping models incorporating equipment, pipework, structural supports, and ancillary components
• Generate process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams, isometric drawings, layout plans, material lists, and shop fabrication documents
• Conduct site surveys to validate existing conditions and incorporate as-built information into design documentation
• Evaluate routing alternatives and provide recommendations to enhance constructability and operational accessibility
• Coordinate with structural, mechanical, electrical, and controls disciplines to ensure seamless integration across systems
• Implement applicable codes including ASME B31.3, B31.1, API standards, and project-specific engineering criteria
• Assess vendor submittals and integrate technical data into 3D plant environments
• Engage in design validation sessions and clash detection reviews using Navisworks or integrated Plant 3D functionality
• Provide guidance and technical support to less experienced design staff while contributing to CAD protocol development
• Assist cost estimation efforts through material quantification and preliminary layout concepts

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of hands-on piping design experience within industrial facility projects
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD Plant 3D ; familiarity with Vault systems is beneficial
• Thorough knowledge of piping arrangements, material characteristics, valve applications, and instrument connectivity
• Working knowledge of relevant industry codes (ASME, ANSI, API, NFPA)
• Demonstrated ability to produce construction-grade deliverables and provide field support during installation phases
• Strong analytical capabilities with flexibility to meet evolving project demands
• Proven track record collaborating effectively across multiple engineering disciplines

Preferences

• Background in steel production, chemical processing, power generation, mining operations, or water/wastewater treatment facilities
• Experience incorporating 3D laser scanning data and point cloud models
• Proficiency conducting model reviews and resolving spatial conflicts in Navisworks
• Exposure to full EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) project workflows

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.


System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.


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