Mechanical Designer

PTS Advance; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

PTS Advance is seeking an experienced Senior 3D Piping Designer to lead detailed piping design for complex industrial projects from concept to construction. You will develop 3D plant models, perform field verifications, and work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure constructible layouts.

You'll rely on SmartPlant 3D, AVEVA E3D, CADWorx, AutoCAD, and Navisworks to deliver accurate drawings, isometrics, BOMs, and as-built documentation, including brownfield and MOC work.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of piping design experience in process facilities.
• Experience developing 3D piping models and plant layouts.
• Able to read P&IDs, specs, and equipment drawings.
• Experience with brownfield projects and MOC processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain 3D piping models for industrial facilities.
• Interpret P&IDs and layouts to create constructible piping designs.
• Produce piping plans, sections, isometrics, GA drawings, and BOMs.
• Perform field walkdowns to capture as-built conditions.
• Design piping modifications and tie-ins for brownfield projects.
• Integrate new systems into existing facilities.
• Review vendor drawings and incorporate information into packages.
• Coordinate with process, mechanical, electrical, and structural teams.
• Participate in 3D model reviews and clash detection.
• Verify drawings for accuracy and compliance with standards.
• Support RFIs and maintain deliverables per schedule.

Skills

Piping design expertise

Team collaboration

Detail-oriented

Field verification

Education

Associate's degree in Drafting/Design

Tools

SmartPlant 3D (S3D)

AVEVA E3D

CADWorx

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Job description

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior 3D Piping Designer to support complex industrial and process facility projects from concept through detailed design and construction. This position is ideal for a piping designer who enjoys working with 3D plant modeling, field verification, piping layouts, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.

The ideal candidate will bring strong experience with SmartPlant 3D (S3D), AVEVA E3D, CADWorx, AutoCAD, and Navisworks, along with the ability to develop accurate piping deliverables for both greenfield and brownfield environments.

What You'll Do

• Develop and maintain detailed 3D piping models for industrial, chemical, pharmaceutical, LNG, and energy facilities.
• Interpret P&IDs, equipment layouts, line lists, specifications, and engineering requirements to develop constructible piping designs.
• Produce piping plans, sections, isometrics, general arrangements, fabrication drawings, and bills of material.
• Perform field walkdowns and site verifications to capture existing conditions and support accurate as-built documentation.
• Design piping modifications and tie-ins for brownfield and Management of Change (MOC) projects.
• Integrate new piping and mechanical systems into existing operating facilities.
• Review vendor drawings and equipment documentation and incorporate applicable information into design packages.
• Coordinate with process, mechanical, electrical, structural, and other engineering disciplines.
• Participate in 3D model reviews, constructability reviews, design reviews, and clash detection.
• Verify drawings and models for accuracy, completeness, constructability, and compliance with project standards.
• Support engineering and construction teams by resolving design issues and responding to RFIs.
• Maintain design deliverables in accordance with project schedules and quality requirements.

What We're Looking For

• 8+ years of piping design experience in industrial, chemical, pharmaceutical, LNG, oil & gas, or related process facilities.
• Strong experience developing 3D piping models and plant layouts.
• Advanced proficiency with one or more of the following:
• AVEVA E3D
• CADWorx
• AutoCAD
• Navisworks
• Strong ability to read and interpret P&IDs, piping specifications, equipment drawings, and engineering documentation.
• Experience producing piping isometrics, plans, sections, GAs, fabrication drawings, and BOMs.
• Experience with brownfield projects, field walkdowns, as-built verification, and tie-ins.
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary engineering and project teams.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to design quality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree or technical education in Drafting, Design, Piping Design, or a related discipline.
• Experience with laser scanning/LFM or point-cloud data.
• Familiarity with ASME B31.3, ANSI, API, and applicable industry standards.
• Experience supporting FEED, detailed engineering, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Experience with pharmaceutical, chemical, LNG, semiconductor, or other highly regulated process facilities.