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

Gulf Interstate; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Companies in Houston, TX is seeking a Principal Designer – Piping to perform advanced piping design work, including P&IDs, piping plans, sections and isometrics, and BOMs using CAD tools.

The role requires extensive experience in piping design, leadership on projects, vendor drawing review, and mentoring CAD staff. Strong knowledge of codes and standards is essential, with CadWorx and Excel proficiency preferred.

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 software

Piping design

Leadership

Vendor drawings review

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree or trade certification

Tools

CadWorx

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Gulf Companies in Houston, TX is seeking a Principal Designer – Piping to perform advanced piping design work, including P&IDs, piping plans, sections and isometrics, and BOMs using CAD tools.

The role requires extensive experience in piping design, leadership on projects, vendor drawing review, and mentoring CAD staff. Strong knowledge of codes and standards is essential, with CadWorx and Excel proficiency preferred.