Lead Mechanical Piping Designer-Advanced Process Solutions

Black & Veatch Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Veatch Corporation in Houston seeks a Mechanical Piping Designer – Lead Engineering Technician (APS) to guide mechanical and piping design on complex industrial facilities. You’ll lead design teams, model systems in CADWorx and SP3D, ensure quality standards, and coordinate across disciplines to meet project goals.

This role offers hands-on technical leadership, mentorship for junior engineers, and opportunities to shape design standards while delivering efficient, compliant plant

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of mechanical and piping design principles.
• Experience leading design teams on complex process facilities.
• Proficiency with CADWorx and SP3D platforms.

Responsibilities

• Functions in a lead technician, technical design specialist, and/or supervisory role
• Applies advanced technical expertise to solve complex design challenges within a specific engineering discipline and contributes to the development of innovative engineering solutions
• Utilizes digital design tools and software (e.g., CAD, BIM, 3D modeling) following standardized procedures to create, modifies, and maintains technical documentation, drawings, and project deliverables
• Responsible for technical quality, schedule adherence, and budget compliance, while effectively coordinating efforts across departments, teams, and stakeholders
• May supervise engineering technicians and support staff by coordinating, overseeing, and guiding conceptual and detailed design activities to ensure quality, efficiency, and alignment with

Skills

Lead technician

Mechanical design

Piping design

Team leadership

Tools

CADWorx

SP3D (Hexagon SmartPlant 3D)

BIM

3D modeling

Job description

Black & Veatch Corporation in Houston seeks a Mechanical Piping Designer – Lead Engineering Technician (APS) to guide mechanical and piping design on complex industrial facilities. You’ll lead design teams, model systems in CADWorx and SP3D, ensure quality standards, and coordinate across disciplines to meet project goals.

This role offers hands-on technical leadership, mentorship for junior engineers, and opportunities to shape design standards while delivering efficient, compliant plant