Senior Piping Designer

Fitzroy Engineering Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Discounted medical insurance

Job summary

DIALOG Fitzroy Australia Pty Ltd is seeking a Senior Piping Designer to join our Brisbane-based engineering team. The role involves delivering practical piping and mechanical design solutions across oil & gas, heavy industry, dairy, energy, and manufacturing sectors in Australia and New Zealand.

You will develop detailed 3D piping models, coordinate with Project Managers and other disciplines, conduct site surveys, and support fabrication through commissioning while ensuring QHSE excellence.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Certificate in Mechanical Engineering Design or related discipline.
• 10+ years of piping design experience in oil & gas or heavy industry.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD Plant 3D (2018+).
• Strong understanding of piping design principles and codes.
• Experience in multidisciplinary engineering environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder liaison skills.
• Ability to manage priorities and work independently.
• Proactive, quality-focused with safety mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed 3D piping models and layouts.
• Produce GA/equipment layouts, isometrics, and fabrication drawings.
• Interpret P&IDs, line lists, piping specs, vendor docs.
• Conduct site visits and incorporate as-built data for brownfield projects.
• Collaborate with Process, Mechanical, Civil/Structural, Electrical, Instrumentation teams.
• Participate in design reviews and resolve clashes and risks.
• Prepare MTOs, BOMs, valve schedules for procurement and construction.
• Support fabrication, construction, and commissioning phases.

Skills

Piping design

AutoCAD Plant 3D

AutoCAD

3D modelling

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Communication

Independent work

Education

Diploma or Certificate in Mechanical Engineering Design

Tools

AutoCAD Plant 3D

AutoCAD

Job description

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About Us

At DIALOG Fitzroy, we design, build and maintain complex industrial assets across New Zealand and Australia. With over 65 years of experience, we've built a reputation as a trusted partner to clients in energy, petrochemicals, dairy, pharmaceuticals, geothermal, water treatment, and tank terminals.

DIALOG Fitzroy Australia Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Senior Piping Designer to join our Engineering team in Brisbane. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects across the oil & gas, heavy industrial, dairy, energy, and manufacturing sectors, delivering practical, innovative, and high-quality engineering solutions for our clients.

As a Senior Piping Designer, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality piping and mechanical design solutions across a diverse range of industrial projects. Working closely with project managers, engineers, clients, fabrication personnel and other engineering disciplines, you will be responsible for developing practical, cost-effective and fit-for-purpose designs from concept and detailed engineering through to fabrication, construction and commissioning.

About the Role and Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed 3D piping models, including piping systems, equipment, valves, supports, and associated components in line with project specifications and industry standards.
• Produce and coordinate piping design deliverables, including general arrangements (GAs), equipment layouts, isometrics, support drawings, fabrication, and construction drawings.
• Interpret and apply P&IDs, line lists, piping specifications, equipment datasheets, and vendor documentation to deliver accurate and practical piping designs.
• Undertake site visits and field surveys to verify existing conditions and incorporate as-built information into brownfield and modification projects.
• Collaborate closely with Process, Mechanical, Civil/Structural, Electrical, Instrumentation, and Stress Engineering teams to ensure integrated and efficient design outcomes.
• Participate in design reviews, 3D model reviews, and constructability workshops, identifying and resolving clashes, design issues, and project risks.
• Prepare material take-offs (MTOs), bills of materials (BOMs), valve schedules, and supporting documentation for procurement, fabrication, and construction activities.
• Provide technical support during fabrication, construction, and commissioning phases, responding to technical queries and ensuring project requirements are met.
• Contribute to project estimates and proposals while championing DIALOG Fitzroy's commitment to Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental (QHSE) excellence.

Essential Skills and Experience We're Looking For

• Tertiary qualification (Diploma or Certificate) in Mechanical Engineering Design or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years' piping design experience within oil & gas, heavy industry, daily or pharmaceutical sector
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD Plant 3D (2018 or later) and AutoCAD (2018 or later).
• Strong understanding of piping design principles, applicable industry codes, standards and engineering practices.
• Proven experience working within multidisciplinary engineering and project delivery environments.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with clients, engineers, project teams and workshop personnel.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and take ownership of assigned responsibilities.
• Proactive and solutions-focused approach, with a commitment to continuous improvement, quality and safety.

Why Join DIALOG Fitzroy?

At DIALOG Fitzroy, we pride ourselves on delivering innovative engineering solutions while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and people. We offer:

• Diverse projects and industries - deliver challenging multidisciplinary projects.
• Career growth - opportunity to provide assistance on larger projects, promoting development, and access to certified training.
• People first culture - we value mentoring, collaboration, and developing the next generation of project leaders in a positive, safe and professional work environment.
• Competitive benefits - competitive salary package for relevant skills and experience and discounted medical insurance.

Our Values

Be Safe. Do the Right Thing. Customer Focus. Make it Happen. Think Outside the Box.