Piping Designer

Piping Designer

As a Piping Designer, you will play a pivotal role in implementing assignments and activities delegated by the Group Supervisor. You will work closely with drafters, designers, engineers, and support personnel to plan, schedule, ensure quality, and execute projects. Your responsibilities will include managing the completion of all required deliverables such as construction drawings, design studies, and bills of materials. You will provide guidance, training, and assistance to designers, checkers, and drafters, as well as manage a segment of a project under the direction of the assigned Group Supervisor. Coordination with client and construction personnel will be essential to ensure that job requirements are addressed and implemented consistently with contractual obligations.

Responsibilities

1. Implement assignments and activities delegated from the Group Supervisor.
2. Execute project objectives by collaborating with drafters, designers, engineers, and support personnel.
3. Manage the completion of deliverables including construction drawings, design studies, and bills of materials.
4. Schedule work assignments and provide guidance, training, and assistance to designers, checkers, and drafters.
5. Manage a segment of a project under the direction of the Group Supervisor.
6. Coordinate with client and construction personnel to ensure job requirements are met.
7. Assist in the preparation of engineering and construction estimates and related documentation.
8. Estimate project design and drafting manpower requirements.
9. Approve drawings to ensure conformance with codes, specifications, and discipline standards.
10. Maintain engineering document indices and drafting progress reports.
11. Confirm checking and approval for all vendor shop drawings.
12. Perform all other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 7-10 years of piping design experience in the power or energy & chemicals industry.
• High School diploma or Associates Degree with adequate drafting courses.
• Strong CAD skills with experience in AutoCad, Microstation, or Revit.
• Overall understanding of technical disciplines and project execution.
• Ability to mentor, lead, train, and motivate employees.
• Research skills, analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
• Project and time management skills.
• Proficient in CADWorx, Navisworks, Microsoft Office, Bluebeam Revu, and Smartplant.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Preferred experience with Plant 3D and/or Aveva E3D.
• Chemical, Refinery, Power, LNG background.
• Strong supervision skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Experience with Autocad, Microstation, Autodesk or Bentley Structural packages, AVEVA E3D or PDMS software.

Work Environment

Work will primarily be conducted in a general office environment within a fast-paced setting. Occasionally, you will be required to work in an industrial location where noise levels may range from moderate to high. Job sites may include light to heavy equipment vehicles, large machinery, materials, communication equipment, tools, and personnel engaged in various activities such as standing, walking, sitting, signaling, and talking.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $70.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Charlotte, NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 22, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actALENTaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.