Lead Designer, Piping- Process and Mechanical

KAHUNA; Broomfield (CO); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Lead Designer for Piping in Broomfield, CO. This role involves overseeing 3D piping design for large industrial projects, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring project deliverables meet quality standards. Candidates should have extensive experience in piping design and proficiency in relevant software tools. The position offers a competitive hourly rate and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401K Participation

Paid Time Off

Access to 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.
• Mentor junior designers and ensure quality and accuracy.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision-Making

Problem Solving

Education

Coursework in drafting/CAD

Tools

AutoCAD

CADWorx

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam Revu

Navisworks

Job description

Lead Designer, Piping- Process and Mechanical

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Base pay range

$44.00/hr - $60.00/hr

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 ultimately provide a safe and productive work environment. Our goal is to create a workplace that employees are proud to be a part 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 and manages design efforts across concurrent projects. Ensure drawings and deliverables meet company standards, schedules, and budgets. Mentor junior designers and perform 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. Mentor and train less experienced drafters/designers.
• Estimate and track schedules, manage budgets, and assign work to meet project deadlines. Monitor and report on project progress. See projects through to the finish line complete, accurately, and on time.
• Collaborate with other design disciplines to ensure coordinated execution across all engineering aspects.
• Develop innovative solutions to complex problems; contribute to the evolution of 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.
• Demonstrate full understanding of end-to-end project workflows, providing comprehensive technical and administrative support, thoroughly reviewing work, and ensuring consistent quality across all deliverables.
• Interface professionally with internal teams and external clients to deliver accurate, timely, and complete documentation packages that meet project requirements.
• Manage multiple large-scale, deadline-driven projects with competing priorities, maintaining strong organization, strict confidentiality, and operational efficiency throughout.
• Possess extensive knowledge of industry piping design codes and standards (ASME B31.3, B31.1, B16 series), material specifications, and their practical applications in real-world projects.
• Demonstrate proven 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 while also contributing effectively within a collaborative team.
• Capable of interpreting engineering specifications and applying relevant codes, standards, and material knowledge to practical design solutions.
• 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 company platforms.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities; capable of leading and overseeing the work of junior designers and drafters.
  
  

How to apply: To apply for this position, please visit our website at www.KahunaUSA.com/join-kahuna-usa/. As a DOT-regulated company, candidates must pass a drug screen and background check upon hire. This position requires eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Closing date: Open until filled

Kahuna offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, and dental insurance, 401K participation, additional optional coverages, paid time off, and access to onsite exercise facilities. For information on Kahuna, including more information on our company culture, visit our website at www.KahunaUSA.com

Kahuna is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

• Compensation ranges are provided in good faith based on what we anticipate when researching wages for this position at the state and national levels. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Oil and Gas

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