Lead Nuclear Piping Designer

RigUp; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

RigUp is seeking a Senior Piping Designer to lead piping design and drafting for complex nuclear projects. The role requires delivering high-quality designs in strict compliance with ASME, NQA-1, and regulatory standards, while coordinating across disciplines and field data collection.

The candidate will manage 3D modeling (PDMS/E3D/Navisworks), P&ID MOC scope, and field walkdowns to verify measurements and tie-ins for brownfield and greenfield facilities. Requires US work authorization.

Qualifications

• Broad piping design experience in highly regulated nuclear environments.
• Experience with ASME Section III, ASME B31.1 and NQA-1 programs is preferred.
• Strong leadership and cross-discipline coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute Project Management: manage piping design scopes, schedules, milestones, and staffing.
• Maintain Regulatory & Quality Compliance with nuclear standards and client procedures.
• Oversee 3D Modeling & Design Control using PDMS/E3D/Navisworks, review IFC deliverables.
• Manage Change & Scope Tracking with P&ID MOC logs and Needs Lists.
• Cross-Discipline Coordination across engineering, QA/QC, and project management.
• Perform Field Integration & Data Collection, including field walkdowns and laser data.

Skills

Piping design

Nuclear experience

3D modeling PDMS/E3D

P&ID MOC

Field data collection

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PDMS

E3D

Navisworks

Laser scanning

Job description

RigUp is seeking a Senior Piping Designer to lead piping design and drafting for complex nuclear projects. The role requires delivering high-quality designs in strict compliance with ASME, NQA-1, and regulatory standards, while coordinating across disciplines and field data collection.

The candidate will manage 3D modeling (PDMS/E3D/Navisworks), P&ID MOC scope, and field walkdowns to verify measurements and tie-ins for brownfield and greenfield facilities. Requires US work authorization.