Lead Piping Designer – GMP Process Systems

IPS-Integrated Project Services; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

IPS, integrated services firm, seeks a Lead Piping Designer to join our Process Piping Department in the United States. You will lead piping design efforts, create 3D models and 2D layouts, specify GMP components, and coordinate with vendors and clients to ensure design intent is met.

The role requires 15+ years of design experience, a mechanical engineering design degree, and proficiency with piping design software and 3D tools like Navisworks, BIM 360, and Plant 3D. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of design experience.
• Technical or Associate Degree from an accredited technical institution or college in mechanical engineering design areas.
• Proven experience with piping design software.
• Experience with generating piping Iso drawing production.

Responsibilities

• Work independently on conceptual and detailed design projects as assigned by a Project Manager or Director.
• Play a crucial role in the entire design process, including preliminary assessments, concept creation, design, problem resolution, and customer and vendor accessibility.
• Prepare piping and equipment arrangement drawings in 3D models and 2D layouts.
• Select piping components such as GMP valves, fittings, flanges, and pipe supports, coordinating with equipment suppliers/vendors.
• Produce Piping Plans, Equipment Layout, Section Layout, section views, and other 2D drawings; prepare material take-offs.
• Ensure quality and coordination of work to reflect design intent.
• Coordinate project documents with clients and other design professionals; resolve clashes across disciplines.
• Contribute to annual performance reviews for assigned staff.

Skills

Piping design experience

3D modeling

Education

Technical or Associate Degree in mechanical engineering design

Tools

Autodesk Navisworks

BIM 360

Plant 3D

Job description

IPS, integrated services firm, seeks a Lead Piping Designer to join our Process Piping Department in the United States. You will lead piping design efforts, create 3D models and 2D layouts, specify GMP components, and coordinate with vendors and clients to ensure design intent is met.

The role requires 15+ years of design experience, a mechanical engineering design degree, and proficiency with piping design software and 3D tools like Navisworks, BIM 360, and Plant 3D. Travel may be required.