Jr. Piping Designer

Audubon Companies; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Audubon Companies in Houston, TX is seeking a Junior Piping Designer to support project teams with piping drawings and 3D modeling tasks. This development role offers hands-on experience under the direction of seasoned designers to build core design skills.

You'll work on interpreting direction, drafting drawings, assisting with 2D/3D CAD work, and contributing to field surveys and O&M manuals while following project standards.

Qualifications

• 0–3 years of design or drafting experience (internships/co-ops a plus)
• Exposure to CAD or 3D modeling software
• Basic understanding of piping components and engineering drawings
• Strong attention to detail and eagerness to learn

Responsibilities

• Interpret verbal or written direction to initiate a preliminary design.
• Assist with drawings, stress analysis support, specifications, and estimates.
• Initiate drawings following engineer/designer/supervisor instructions.
• Assemble information and reference drawings from various sources.
• Design components or portions of systems and modify existing designs.
• Utilize 2D or 3D CAD to create piping layouts and fabrication drawings.
• Maintain proper file management per standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Education

Associate degree or technical diploma in drafting/design technology

Tools

CAD software

3D modeling software

Job description

Audubon is currently seeking a Junior Piping Designer to join our team in our Houston, TX Office. The Junior Piping Designer will We’re seeking a Junior Piping Designer to support project teams with piping drawings and 3D modeling tasks. This is a development role where you’ll build core design skills while working under the direction of experienced designers.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interpret verbal or written direction to initiate a preliminary design.
• Assist with stress analysis, compiling construction specifications, equipment and material procurement, calculations, and estimates.
• Initiate drawings following instructions of engineer, designer, supervisor, specifications and/or sketches.
• Implement revisions and change control per company standards at the direction of senior level designers and engineers.
• Assemble information and reference drawings from a variety of sources.
• Continually look for product improvements and cost reductions.
• Determine and initiate drawings/models based on optimal views relative to communicating construction desires as applicable.
• Assist with performing field surveys, documenting existing conditions, and/or recommending various design solutions.
• Check field red-lined drawings and generate accurate as-built drawings as needed.
• Review and assist in preparation of Operation & Maintenance (O&M) manuals.
• Design components or portions of systems, and modify existing designs to develop or improve them.
• Utilize 2D or 3D computer aided design software to create layouts of Piping systems, devices and components, and create fabrication and assembly drawings.
• Maintain proper file management in accordance with company and industry standards.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Responsibilities:

• All employees are responsible for supporting Audubon Companies’ Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies and procedures. This includes:
• Performing duties in a manner that protects personal and team health and safety
• Participating in required HSE training, meetings, and reporting activities
• Identifying and reporting hazards, near misses, and unsafe conditions
• Following safe work practices and complying with applicable regulatory requirements

EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Associate degree or technical diploma in drafting/design technology
• 0–3 years of design or drafting experience (internships/co-ops a plus)
• Exposure to CAD or 3D modeling software
• Basic understanding of piping components and engineering drawings
• Strong attention to detail and eagerness to learn

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled