Lead Piping Designer (CADWorx) - P&ID & Isometrics

Socket.dev; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Companies in Houston, TX is seeking a Principal Designer – Piping to lead complex piping design efforts and oversee CAD personnel. The role emphasizes P&ID design, piping plans, sections, and BOMs, with CadWorx proficiency and senior-level leadership responsibilities.

The candidate should have extensive experience in piping projects for pipeline and upstream facilities, strong problem-solving skills, and a solid grasp of industry standards.

Qualifications

• 5 years of CAD experience.
• 10 or more years of design experience in a drafting environment developing Piping & Instrument Designs (P&IDs), piping plans and sections and piping bills of materials.
• Working knowledge of applicable codes and industry standards
• Previous project leadership Preferred
• Experience in piping projects for pipeline companies’ and/or upstream companies’ compressor stations, pump stations and facilities Preferred
• Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• CadWorx required
• Microsoft Excel

Responsibilities

• Perform complex designs and layouts of Piping & Instrument Diagrams, Piping Plans, Sections & Isometrics and Piping Bill of Materials utilizing CAD hardware and software.
• Review vendor drawings and information.
• Train and direct designers and other CAD personnel.
• Ability to function in lead role on projects.

Skills

CAD experience

Project leadership

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree or technical certification

Tools

CadWorx

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Gulf Companies in Houston, TX is seeking a Principal Designer – Piping to lead complex piping design efforts and oversee CAD personnel. The role emphasizes P&ID design, piping plans, sections, and BOMs, with CadWorx proficiency and senior-level leadership responsibilities.

The candidate should have extensive experience in piping projects for pipeline and upstream facilities, strong problem-solving skills, and a solid grasp of industry standards.