Industrial Piping Designer

Blue Signal Search; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Blue Signal Search seeks an experienced Industrial Piping Designer to lead complex mechanical engineering projects in an industrial setting. The role emphasizes ownership of design decisions, mentoring engineers, and delivering piping solutions from planning to implementation.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience, a PE license or plan to obtain within two years, and proficiency with AutoCAD, FEA tools, PIPE-FLOW, Codeware Inspect, and AutoPipe.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience with leadership of projects.
• PE license or ability to obtain within two years.

Responsibilities

• Direct the design of industrial piping networks and pressure equipment for reliability and safety.
• Evaluate mechanical system requirements through calculations and assessments.
• Create and validate piping layouts, P&IDs, fabrication drawings, and supporting design docs.
• Guide engineering initiatives from feasibility through installation and closeout.
• Coordinate deliverables, schedules and resources with stakeholders across teams.
• Strengthen engineering practices by refining specifications and resolving technical challenges.
• Provide technical direction to junior engineers and designers while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Skills

Piping design

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

FEA tools

PIPE-FLOW

Codeware Inspect

AutoPipe

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Industrial Piping Designer to play a key role in delivering complex mechanical engineering projects within a dynamic industrial environment. This opportunity is ideal for a seasoned engineering professional who enjoys solving technical challenges, improving the reliability of critical infrastructure, and bringing innovative piping solutions to life. With significant ownership over engineering decisions, opportunities to guide technical teams, and involvement in projects from initial planning through implementation, this position offers the chance to make a lasting impact on industrial operations.

This Role Offers:

• Opportunity to lead technically challenging engineering projects with meaningful operational impact.
• Hands-on involvement in mechanical system design, equipment reliability, and infrastructure improvements.
• Collaborative environment with opportunities to mentor engineers and partner with multidisciplinary teams.
• Exposure to diverse engineering challenges involving industrial piping, pressure equipment, and mechanical systems.
• Potential relocation assistance for qualified candidates.

Focus:

• Direct the engineering and design of industrial piping networks and pressure equipment, emphasizing operational reliability, safety, and long-term performance.
• Evaluate mechanical system requirements through technical calculations, stress analysis, and engineering assessments.
• Create and validate piping layouts, P&IDs, fabrication drawings, and supporting design documentation.
• Guide engineering initiatives from early feasibility and design through installation, inspection, and project closeout.
• Partner with engineering, operations, and project stakeholders to coordinate technical deliverables, schedules, and resources.
• Strengthen engineering practices by refining design specifications, resolving technical challenges, and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Provide technical direction to junior engineers and designers while promoting consistent engineering quality and regulatory compliance.

Skill Set:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of mechanical engineering experience, including successful leadership of engineering projects from concept through completion.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain licensure within two years of employment.
• Proficiency with engineering applications such as AutoCAD, finite element analysis (FEA) tools, PIPE-FLOW, Codeware Inspect, and AutoPipe.
• Extensive working knowledge of ASME, ANSI, API, and PIP standards, with experience applying applicable codes to industrial mechanical systems.
• Strong technical background in piping design, pressure equipment, mechanical analysis, and engineering documentation.
• Excellent analytical judgment, communication, collaboration, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate cross-functional teams.