We are seeking a Senior Piping Designer to lead piping design and drafting efforts on projects of varying size and complexity. This role requires a highly experienced professional who can work independently with minimal supervision while delivering high‑quality 2D and 3D designs, including the effective use of 3D scan data. The Senior Piping Designer serves as a technical resource and checker, provides guidance to other designers and drafters, and collaborates closely with engineering leads and project managers to ensure quality, schedule, and budget objectives are met. Strong technical expertise, leadership capability, and proactive communication are essential to success in this role.
Compensation: $46-57/hour
Work Arrangement: This position can be based out of our Ferndale, WA or Billings, MT office. It is a hybrid role with an expectation to be in the office 3 days a week (Tues-Thurs).
Move Forward with Eichleay
Eichleay is a dynamic organization with over 150 years of experience in delivering project management and engineering solutions across various industries, including life sciences, energy and chemicals, power and food and beverage. We are committed to innovation, excellence, and building long-lasting relationships with our clients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and review piping layouts, isometrics, and support details using CAD tools (e.g., CADWorx).
- Interpret and apply P&IDs, plot plans, tie-in lists, and piping specifications.
- Lead design efforts for greenfield and brownfield projects in oil & gas, mining, food & beverage, and power sectors.
- Coordinate with other disciplines to resolve design issues and maintain project schedules.
- Provide on-site support during construction phases, including troubleshooting and design adjustments.
- Mentor junior designers and manage small to mid-sized design teams (1–12 designers).
- Utilize 3D laser scanning for accurate modeling and tie-in planning.
Job Requirements:
- Experience: 6+ years in Piping Design
- Education: Associate degree in Computer-Aided Drafting and Design or equivalent technical training
- Location: This position is based out of our Ferndale, WA or Billings, MT office. It is a hybrid role with an expectation to be in the office 3 days a week (Tues-Thurs).
- Skills:
- Ability to coordinate with other disciplines and project management in a team environment.
- Coordinate with vendors and clients.
- Manage budgets and schedules.
- Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and Bluebeam.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, CADWorx, Navisworks.
- Technical Competence:
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
- Experience performing field assignments, including gathering dimensional data and photographic documentation.
- Working knowledge of applicable industry codes, standards, and design practices.
- Experience generating piping isometrics and material take‑offs (MTOs).
- Familiarity with integrating and utilizing 3D laser scan data within a CAD environment.
- Proven experience leading interdisciplinary model reviews with internal design teams.
- Experience facilitating and leading model reviews with clients.
- Collaboration: Ability to form and foster collaborative relationships within Eichleay and with clients and partners.
- Travel: Travel to local clients will be required and can be at least one day per week for meetings. Travel outside the area is expected to be minimal, less than 10%
- Industry Requirements: This role will require all or some of the following requirements at time of hire or during employment
- HHFT Safety Training and current card or ability to obtain.
- Client Safety Training and current badge or ability to obtain.
- TWIC Certification and current card or ability to obtain. TWIC card must be obtained prior to start date or start date may need to be adjusted.
- Background screening including previous employment, education, criminal history, and driving record verification.
- Participation in random drug and alcohol programs.
Preferred Skills/Experience:
- Experience inputting and managing piping specifications within the CADWorx environment.
- Knowledge of creating, configuring, and modifying Isogen borders and setup files.
- Experience performing 3D laser scanning activities in the field.
- Proficiency with CADWorx Equipment and CADWorx Support Modeler.
- Experience using Autodesk Vault for document and model management.
- Experience collaborating with and coordinating work performed by high‑value engineering centers located in other countries.
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing duties of this job, you would occasionally be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, talk and hear (this includes being able to hear and talk on site based communication equipment), distinguish between various colors, be able to hear safety tones/notifications, and use fingers and hands to feel objects, tools, temperature or controls.
- Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perceptions, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Overtime may be necessary as workload dictates. This may include weekdays and weekends.
- Job duties will be performed at a client site, production facility or industrial/construction job site.
- Conditions and/or schedule may vary, but the conditions listed above will generally apply.
- Candidates will be required to follow our clients' site-based rules and protocols regarding infectious diseases.
All opportunities with Eichleay will require authorization to work in the US without the need for sponsorship. Positions will require in-person interactions and may require working on site in an office or field environment. This position is subject to federally mandated drug/alcohol testing. Candidates applying to Eichleay must have the ability to be badged and maintain a badge as a safety sensitive position and/or within the Building and Construction trade for process safety management governed facilities. This will require in-depth drug screening for all positions.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast-feeding and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability (including medical condition), military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information or other status protected by law or regulation.
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