Mechanical Designer Piping SR 3

JOHNSON SERVICE GROUP; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Short-term disability

401(k)

Weekly pay

Life insurance

Job summary

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is seeking an experienced Mechanical Designer - Piping SR for a one-year contract in the Birmingham, AL area. The role focuses on 3D piping system layouts for retrofit and new generation projects at heavy industrial facilities.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of piping design experience, strong proficiency with Autodesk Plant 3D, and the ability to lead multi-discipline teams with minimal supervision while coordinating with plant staff and vendors.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of related experience in mechanical piping.
• Proficient in 3D piping system layout and designs.
• Autodesk Plant 3D experience highly desired.
• Experience with 2D drawings, P&ID's, pipe supports and 3D models.
• Ability to lead multi-discipline technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide 3D piping/equipment designs for retrofit Environmental and new generation projects.
• Produce 2D orthographic and isometric drawings and P&IDs.
• Pipe support designs & 3D models; work with engineers and designers to ensure safe, effective designs.
• Lead multi-discipline teams on projects and develop general arrangements.
• Gather field data to support deliverables and prepare material take-offs.

Skills

10+ years experience

3D modeling

P&ID design

Piping system design

Lead multi-discipline teams

Self-motivated

Team player

Good organizational skills

Minimal supervision

Tools

Autodesk Plant 3D

3D modeling tools

Job description

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is a nationally recognized professional staffing and recruiting firm that is looking for an experienced Mechanical Designer - Piping SR to fill a one-year contract assignment in the Birmingham, AL area. This position may require some bending, lifting, climbing, prolonged sitting, prolonged walking, walking on gravel or crawling when necessary.

Date: 08/18/2026

Job Title: Mechanical Designer - Piping SR 3

Work Location: Birmingham, AL

Requirements:

• Required Driving: The driving may entail some travel (maybe up to three days out of the office in a week) to plants/jobsites. The manager does not anticipate there being a lot of travel where the leased worker would travel without a direct employee accompanying them, but the potential exists.
• Required PPE: Hard Hat, Steel Toe Shoes, Safety Glasses
• 10 + years of related experience
• Intermediate design experience in mechanical piping systems and design related to the new construction and / or retrofit of power generation facilities (or other similar heavy industrial facilities)
• Proficient in using 3D modeling tools for piping system layout and designs
• Autodesk Plant 3D design tool experience is highly desired
• Experience in production of 2D orthographic and isometric drawings, P&ID's, pipe supports and 3D piping and equipment models
• Experience checking design drawings and documents
• Experience preparing material take-offs
• Demonstrated technical background in basic piping construction techniques, practices and concepts, pipe/material selection and valve selection knowledge
• Highly efficient in multi-concurrent large projects
• Able to work with minimal instruction and guidance
• Self-motivated
• Good team player
• Good organizational skills
• Experience with construction support
• Experience with reviewing and developing general arrangements
• The ability to build effective relationships with plant staff, design engineering staff and/or vendors

Job responsibilities:

• Providing 3D Piping/equipment designs for retrofit Environmental and new generation projects
• Producing 2D orthographic and isometric drawings
• P&IDs
• Pipe support designs & 3D models
• Working with engineers and other designers of various disciplines to ensure safe, effective and efficient designs
• Knowing applicable codes and standards and applying them in work situations
• Gathering field data to support development of deliverables
• Preparing material take-offs
• Sizing and selection of piping components
• Leading multi-discipline technical teams on a project
• Review and development of general arrangements

Is this position supporting a government-related project? No

Does this position require driving (excluding commute)? Yes

Does this position require personal protective equipment (PPE)? Yes

Estimated Start Date: 09/14/2026

Estimated Duration of Job Assignment: 09/10/2027

Benefits:

• JSG offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, short-term disability, 401(k), weekly pay, and more.

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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