Lead Designer, Piping- Process and Mechanical

ZipRecruiter; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in industrial design is seeking a Lead Designer for Piping to manage 3D piping design on large-scale projects. The role involves mentoring junior staff, ensuring quality deliverables, and collaborating across disciplines. Candidates should have extensive experience in piping design, strong leadership skills, and proficiency in AutoCAD and CADWorx. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and requires eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Onsite Exercise Facilities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive piping design experience.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and dependable.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for 3D piping design on large-scale industrial projects.
• Mentors junior designers and performs back checks.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision-Making

Problem Solving

Organization

Education

Coursework in drafting/CAD

Tools

AutoCAD

CADWorx

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam Revu

Navisworks

Job description

Job Description

Title of position: Lead Designer, Piping

Position type: Full Time

Pay range: $44 - $60 (hourly)*

Location: Westminster, Colorado

Kahuna’s Core Values focus on Safety, Confidence, Innovation, Balance, and Family. We manage our business by our Core Values to create a safe and productive work environment. Our goal is to foster a workplace that employees are proud of and want to retire from.

General Characteristics

Responsible for 3D piping design on large-scale industrial projects such as Cryogenic Gas Processing, Amine Treating, Refrigeration, Condensate Stabilization, and Oil Treating. Interfaces with multiple discipline leads, manages design efforts across concurrent projects, and ensures drawings and deliverables meet company standards, schedules, and budgets. Mentors junior designers and performs back checks to maintain quality and accuracy. Responsible for successful project outcomes.

Required Skills

• Ability to independently lead large projects or multiple smaller ones, coordinating with supervisors, engineers, and other designers. Mentors and trains less experienced drafters/designers.
• Estimate and track schedules, manage budgets, and assign work to meet project deadlines. Monitor and report on project progress. Complete projects accurately and on time.
• Collaborate with other design disciplines for coordinated execution across all engineering aspects.
• Develop innovative solutions to complex problems; contribute to standards, templates, and team design practices. Basic knowledge of V-Lisp and CUI is recommended.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and CADWorx for creating 3D models/drawings, adhering to company standards.
• Understand end-to-end project workflows, provide technical and administrative support, review work thoroughly, and ensure consistent quality.
• Interface professionally with internal teams and external clients to deliver accurate, timely documentation that meets project requirements.
• Manage multiple large-scale, deadline-driven projects with competing priorities, maintaining organization, confidentiality, and operational efficiency.
• Possess extensive knowledge of industry piping design codes and standards (ASME B31.3, B31.1, B16 series), material specifications, and their practical applications.
• Experience with detailed field walkdowns, redlines, as-built drawings, and on-site coordination to support construction accuracy and design integrity.
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills to guide design teams and interface with project managers, engineers, and clients.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive piping design experience in industrial or process environments.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and dependable; able to work independently and within a team.
• Capable of interpreting engineering specifications and applying relevant codes, standards, and material knowledge.
• Coursework in drafting/CAD, community college studies, or supervisory/managerial training is a plus.
• Proficient in 3D modeling and software tools, including Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, CADWorx P&ID, CADWorx Plant, Bluebeam Revu, Navisworks, and other relevant platforms.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities; capable of leading and overseeing junior designers and drafters.

How to Apply

Visit our website at www.KahunaUSA.com/join-kahuna-usa/ to apply. As a DOT-regulated company, candidates must pass a drug screen and background check upon hire. Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship is required.

Closing Date

Open until filled

Benefits

Kahuna offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental insurance, 401K, paid time off, and onsite exercise facilities. For more about our company culture, visit www.KahunaUSA.com.

Kahuna is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

*Compensation ranges are provided in good faith based on research. Final pay may vary, and ranges may be modified in the future.