Mechanical and Process Piping Designer

Protouch Staffing; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote position

Full-time, permanent

Job summary

Protouch Staffing is seeking a Mechanical & Process Piping Designer for a remote, full-time position. The role focuses on designing piping systems for industrial facilities, creating isometrics and construction drawings, and coordinating with project teams.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in piping design, familiar with plant layouts, P&IDs, and 3D modeling; U.S. Citizenship is required. The job offers minimal travel and strong growth opportunities within a collaborative engineering environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of mechanical/process piping design experience
• Experience with industrial plant piping design and plant layout
• Ability to interpret engineering documents and client requirements
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Project coordination or project management experience
• U.S. Citizenship required

Responsibilities

• Design and develop process piping systems for industrial facilities
• Prepare detailed piping layouts, isometric drawings, and construction documents
• Develop and update P&IDs and Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)
• Create 3D models of piping systems, equipment, and instrumentation
• Coordinate with engineers and project teams throughout the design process
• Participate in field visits to collect measurements and document existing conditions
• Support laser scanning activities and integrate scan data into project designs
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes and industry standards
• Participate in client design reviews and project coordination meetings
• Assist in preparing complete mechanical construction packages

Skills

Piping design

Industrial plant piping

Communication

Project coordination

Tools

AutoCAD Plant 3D

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Inventor

SmartPlant P&ID

Smart 3D

Job description

Mechanical & Process Piping Designer

Location:

Remote (must reside within 1 hour of Chicago, IL or Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN)

Employment Type:

Full-Time, Permanent

Travel:

Less than 10%

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years of mechanical/process piping design experience
• Strong experience with industrial plant piping design and plant layout
• Experience creating piping isometrics and construction drawings
• Ability to interpret engineering documents and client requirements
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Project coordination or project management experience
• U.S. Citizenship required

Preferred Experience:

Experience with any of the following is a plus:

• AutoCAD Plant 3D
• AutoCAD
• Autodesk ReCap
• Navisworks
• Inventor
• SmartPlant P&ID
• Smart 3D

Software experience is preferred but not required. Training can be provided for candidates with strong industrial piping design backgrounds.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop process piping systems for industrial facilities
• Prepare detailed piping layouts, isometric drawings, and construction documents
• Develop and update P&IDs and Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)
• Create 3D models of piping systems, equipment, and instrumentation
• Coordinate with engineers and project teams throughout the design process
• Participate in field visits to collect measurements and document existing conditions
• Support laser scanning activities and integrate scan data into project designs
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes and industry standards
• Participate in client design reviews and project coordination meetings
• Assist in preparing complete mechanical construction packages

Compensation:

• $35-$45/hour (depending on experience)

Highlights:

• Remote position
• Full-time, permanent opportunity
• Excellent work-life balance
• Long-term career growth
• Collaborative engineering environment
• Minimal travel