Industrial Piping & Mechanical Designer – On‑Site

Energy Jobline ZR; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

CV Engineering seeks a highly skilled Mechanical Designer to join our on-site team in Pittsburgh, PA. The role focuses on developing piping and mechanical designs for large industrial facilities, producing detailed drawings, and supporting construction with field-ready documents.

You will collaborate with engineers and project teams, mentor junior designers, and help implement efficient design standards and workflows using AutoCAD and Revit.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical degree in Mechanical Design, Drafting, or a related field required; Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of piping or mechanical design experience in industrial or heavy industrial environments.
• Experience in steel, manufacturing, power, or similar industrial facilities.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD required; Revit or other 3D modeling experience strongly .
• Experience preparing piping and mechanical construction drawings for large-scale industrial facilities.
• Strong understanding of P&IDs, piping layouts, equipment arrangements, vendor documentation, and construction practices.
• Working knowledge of applicable piping codes, standards, and industry practices.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex design assignments and apply sound technical judgment.
• Experience providing technical guidance or mentoring to other designers .
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary engineering and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed piping and mechanical design drawings and construction documents using AutoCAD and Revit.
• Develop piping layouts, general arrangements, equipment layouts, pipe supports, and detailed construction drawings for industrial facilities.
• Create construction-ready drawings based on P&IDs, flow diagrams, equipment drawings, vendor documentation, and project specifications.
• Interpret and apply applicable piping codes, standards, specifications, and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with mechanical and piping engineers to develop accurate and complete design packages.
• Coordinate with project managers and other engineering disciplines to resolve design conflicts and ensure projects meet requirements and schedules.
• Review and check drawings for accuracy, completeness, constructability, and compliance with project requirements.
• Incorporate engineering markups, client comments, vendor information, and field conditions into design documents.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other mechanical and piping designers.
• Maintain high-quality drawings with proper organization, revision control, and adherence to company and client standards.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of Revit templates, families, design standards, and departmental workflows.
• Identify opportunities to improve design efficiency through 3D modeling, automation, databases, or other technology.
• Support construction and field activities by responding to design-related questions and helping resolve drawing or installation issues.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

P&IDs

3D modeling

Mentoring

Design standards

Industrial piping

Education

Associate or technical degree in Mechanical Design

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

CV Engineering seeks a highly skilled Mechanical Designer to join our on-site team in Pittsburgh, PA. The role focuses on developing piping and mechanical designs for large industrial facilities, producing detailed drawings, and supporting construction with field-ready documents.

You will collaborate with engineers and project teams, mentor junior designers, and help implement efficient design standards and workflows using AutoCAD and Revit.