Designer I Piping

Zachry Group; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachry Group is seeking a Piping Designer I for our Downers Grove, IL Design Center to contribute to petrochemical, refining, pharmaceutical, or power plant projects. The role emphasizes 2D and 3D piping layouts and construction document development.

You will prepare General Arrangements, Piping Isometrics, and Piping Plans, perform material takeoffs, and coordinate with engineers and drafting staff to ensure accurate designs and timely project delivery in a safety-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or Associate Degree with drafting courses.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in piping design for petrochemical, refining, pharmaceutical, or power plant projects.
• Strong piping design skills in accordance with industry standards and codes.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, PDMS/E3D, MS Office, Navisworks.
• Must maintain active status in a drug and/or alcohol testing consortium.

Responsibilities

• Complete Piping Design and Layouts in accordance with Industry Practices using 2D & 3D Software.
• Prepare construction documents including General Arrangements, Piping Isometrics, & Piping Plans.
• Initiate conceptual physical design requirements in coordination with supervisors and engineers.
• Prepare material takeoffs of partial or complete projects.
• Check and verify the discipline design on projects.
• Prepare design sketches for use by drafting personnel.
• Check vendor shop drawings and construction drawings.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Piping design

Communication

Team collaboration

Quality assurance

Education

High School Diploma or Associate Degree

Tools

AutoCAD

PDMS/E3D

MS Office

Navisworks

Job description

Zachry Engineering is currently looking for a Piping Designer I to join our Downers Grove, IL Design Center. This is a great opportunity to get involved with exciting and challenging projects with long lasting customers in the petrochemical, refining, pharmaceutical, or power plant construction projects

Responsibilities

• Complete Piping Design and Layouts in accordance with Industry Practices using 2D & 3D Software.
• Prepare construction documents which includes General Arrangements, Piping Isometrics, & Piping Plans.
• Initiate conceptual physical design requirements in coordination with appropriate responsible supervisors and engineers.
• Prepare material takeoffs of partial or complete projects.
• Check and verify the discipline design on projects.
• Prepare design sketches for use by drafting personnel.
• Check vendor shop drawings and construction drawings.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or Associate Degree with adequate drafting courses
• Minimum 5 years of experience and knowledge in the design requirements for respective discipline as they apply to petrochemical, refining, pharmaceutical, or power plant construction projects.
• Strong Piping Design skills in accordance with Industry standards and codes.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, PDMS/E3D, MS Office, Navisworks.
• Must maintain active status in a drug and/or alcohol testing consortium

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Certificate in Drafting/Design preferred.
• Commitment to quality, responsibility, high work standards and initiatives.
• Comply and understand the company’s culture and philosophies including all business objectives and goals.
• Ability to direct and control the complete operation of a project, guided by precedent and within the limits of established policies.
• Appropriate use of confidential information, which if disclosed, may be detrimental to the company’s interests.
• Position requires a “Whatever It Takes” attitude and commitment.
• Ability to clearly communicate information and ideas verbally and in writing.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Employee will be required to communicate in person, via telephone, email, video chat and software systems. Position will include visits to maintenance sites and industrial facilities requiring mobility (on ground and at heights) and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves and work boots.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Employee will work in multiple environments including an office, warehouse and in a trailer or building on sites. On work sites noise levels will be moderate to high. Job site will contain: light to heavy equipment vehicles, small to large

equipment, materials, communication equipment and tools, people standing, walking, sitting, signaling and talking, bells whistles and alarms.

The above description covers the fundamental responsibilities of the Designer I Piping (CONTRACT). It shall not be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day.

ZACHRY GROUP is dedicated to providing a Safe and Drug Free work environment; and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Info

• Job Identification 16079
• Job Category Piping
• Posting Date 10/15/2026, 03:31 PM
• Locations 1411 Opus Pl, Downers Grove, IL, 60515, US