Field & 3D Process Piping Designer

Cortex EPCM; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Cortex EPCM in Saint Louis, MO is seeking a Process Designer to design and model process and piping systems, prepare P&IDs, and coordinate equipment layouts. The role includes on-site field work with clients and occasional travel.

You'll use AutoCAD, Plant 3D, Navisworks, and Bluebeam to create 3D models, PFDs, isometrics, and BOMs, ensuring compliance with ASME B31.3 and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in design or engineering from an accredited program or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in process or piping design for industrial facilities.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, AutoCAD Plant 3D (including Plant 3D P&ID), Navisworks, and Bluebeam.
• Experience with FARO SCENE or Autodesk ReCap for laser scan data preferred.
• Knowledge of process piping codes and standards (e.g., ASME B31.3) and industry process design standards.
• Ability to interpret and critically evaluate design drawings and schematics.
• Willingness to travel, including occasional assignments of up to one month.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in process, piping, and equipment layout design.
• Create and edit process flow diagrams (PFDs), P&IDs, piping plans, isometrics, and other engineering drawings.
• Develop pipe routing, pipe support locations, and piping bills of material.
• Develop detailed 3D process, piping, and equipment models.
• Utilize laser scanning equipment on-site and work with point cloud data to document existing conditions and support 3D models.
• Translate conceptual sketches, engineering markups, and instructions into constructable elements.
• Set up specification sheets, line lists, and equipment lists for projects.
• Prepare designs in accordance with applicable codes, client standards, and industry standards under the direction of the responsible engineer.
• Travel to client sites to support engineers, verify field conditions, and work on site with clients, including occasional assignments of up to one month.
• Prepare plan, section, and detail drawings.
• Perform quality checks on drawings, submittal reviews, and supporting the project team in meeting scope and budget.
• Review and suggest changes to existing designs.
• Review and prepare technical information for peers, teams and clients.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Process design

Piping design

3D modeling

P&IDs

Field verification

Client communication

Project coordination

Office software

Education

Bachelor's degree in design or engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Plant 3D

Navisworks

Bluebeam

FARO SCENE

Autodesk ReCap

Job description

Cortex EPCM in Saint Louis, MO is seeking a Process Designer to design and model process and piping systems, prepare P&IDs, and coordinate equipment layouts. The role includes on-site field work with clients and occasional travel.

You'll use AutoCAD, Plant 3D, Navisworks, and Bluebeam to create 3D models, PFDs, isometrics, and BOMs, ensuring compliance with ASME B31.3 and industry standards.