Piping Designer (AutoCAD Plant 3D)

Padink Engineering; Chennai; On-site; INR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Padink Engineering Services is seeking an experienced engineer to develop 3D piping models using AutoCAD Plant 3D for mineral processing units. You will design layouts, generate GA drawings and ensure design quality across disciplines.

The role requires 3–8 years of piping/layout experience, strong coordination with multiple teams, and proficiency in Navisworks/AutoCAD Plant 3D. Diploma or Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering is preferred.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.
• 3–8 years of relevant experience in piping design and plant layout.
• Exposure to ASME B31.1/B31.3 codes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop 3D piping models using AutoCAD Plant 3D for mineral processing units.
• Design equipment layouts, plot plans and routing configurations for constructability.
• Extract and generate GA drawings, sections, details and isometrics.
• Create and maintain piping specifications, support standards and catalogs.
• Coordinate with structural, civil, electrical and mechanical teams to avoid clashes.
• Coordinate with pipe stress engineers to integrate anchors and supports.
• Extract reliable MTOs from Plant 3D for procurement and estimation.

Skills

3D modeling

Piping design

Inter-disciplinary coordination

Education

Mechanical or Chemical Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD Plant 3D

Navisworks

AutoCAD

Job description

PadinkEngineering Services is a start-up providing detailed engineering & software application development and as a part of engineering, we do manpower support to our various clients across pan India to meet their project timeline and goals.

Our focus is to provide Contemporary and Cost-Efficient services with core competence and Technical Expertise

Job Description

3D Modeling & Layout Design:

Develop intelligent 3D piping models using AutoCAD Plant 3D for various mineral processing units (e.g., crushing/grinding, flotation, thickeners, tailings disposal, slurry handling, and water treatment systems).

Design equipment layouts, plot plans, and routing configurations keeping constructability, operability, and maintainability in mind.

Drawing Production:

Extract and generate accurate Piping General Arrangement (GA) drawings, sections, details, and construction-ready piping isometric drawings.

Create and maintain standard piping specifications, support standards, and component catalogs within Plant 3D.

Inter-Disciplinary Coordination:

Interpret Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and translate them accurately into physical piping layouts.

Coordinate closely with structural, civil, electrical, and mechanical teams to ensure clash-free designs using Navisworks or Plant 3D clash detection tools.

Coordinate with pipe stress engineers to integrate anchor, guide, and spring support requirements into the layout.

Extract reliable material take-offs (MTOs) for pipes, fittings, valves, and supports directly from the Plant 3D model for procurement and estimation purposes.

Quality & Compliance:

Ensure all designs adhere to relevant international codes and standards (e.g., ASME B31.1 / B31.3) as well as client-specific engineering standards.

Participate in model review meetings (30%, 60%, 90% model reviews) and resolve audit comments systematically.

Requirements

Requirements

Experience Required: 3 to 8 Years

Industry: Metals & Mining / Minerals Processing / EPC

Software Proficiency: AutoCAD Plant 3D (Mandatory), Navisworks / AutoCAD

Qualification: Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering / Chemical Engineering