Mechanical Piping Designer

Actalent; Rincon (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Mechanical Piping Designer to create and maintain P&IDs for a Rincon, GA power plant project. You will work with mechanical and process engineers to document system layouts, fluid flow, and control logic, ensuring compliance with industry standards.

The role requires strong attention to detail, 5–10 years of relevant design experience, and proficiency with AutoCAD and Plant 3D. This onsite contract position offers competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design, or a related field.
• 5–10 years of mechanical design experience focused on P&ID development.
• Experience in CAD development within power generation or heavy industrial settings.
• 2–3 years of AutoCAD usage, with Plant 3D preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and maintain P&IDs using AutoCAD or AutoCAD P&ID.
• Represent piping systems, equipment, instrumentation, and control loops.
• Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to capture design intent.
• Produce clear P&ID documentation with equipment symbols and specs.
• Ensure P&IDs comply with safety regulations and standards.
• Support component selection with piping materials and valves.
• Manage P&ID change control and communicate revisions.
• Perform quality control reviews for accuracy and completeness.
• Develop as-built P&IDs reflecting field configurations.
• Communicate design concepts and changes to team members.
• Provide guidance and training to junior designers.

Skills

P&ID design

CAD software

Piping systems

Safety standards

Communication

Documentation QC

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD P&ID

AutoCAD Plant 3D

Job description

Job Description

The Mechanical Designer – P&ID Developer is responsible for creating, updating, and maintaining accurate Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) that support safe and efficient industrial operations. This role works closely with mechanical and process engineering teams to document system layouts, fluid flow, instrumentation, and control logic across complex industrial processes. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and experience supporting both design and as-built documentation.

Job Title

Mechanical Piping Designer

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and maintain Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) using industry-standard tools such as AutoCAD or AutoCAD P&ID.
• Accurately represent piping systems, equipment, instrumentation, control loops, and process flow in accordance with project and industry standards.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers, process engineers, and cross-functional stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure design intent is captured correctly.
• Produce clear, detailed P&ID documentation including equipment symbols, pipe specifications, instrumentation details, and control logic.
• Ensure P&IDs comply with applicable safety regulations, industry codes, standards, and project-specific requirements.
• Support component selection efforts by coordinating with engineers on piping materials, valves, instruments, and associated equipment.
• Manage P&ID change control by documenting revisions, tracking updates, and communicating changes to internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform quality control reviews to validate accuracy, completeness, and consistency of P&IDs with project scope and safety guidelines.
• Develop and maintain as-built P&IDs reflecting actual system configurations following construction or field modifications.
• Clearly communicate design concepts, changes, and technical details to team members and project stakeholders.
• Provide guidance, training, and technical support to junior designers and drafters as needed.

Essential Skills

• Mechanical design experience with a focus on P&ID development for industrial or manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency with P&ID development software such as AutoCAD or AutoCAD P&ID.
• In-depth understanding of industrial processes, equipment, piping systems, and instrumentation.
• Knowledge of safety regulations, industry standards, and best practices related to P&ID development.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate across engineering disciplines.
• Demonstrated commitment to producing accurate, high-quality engineering documentation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design, or a related field.
• 5–10 years of mechanical design experience with a strong focus on P&ID development.
• Experience in CAD development within power generation, power delivery, piping design, or similar heavy industrial settings.
• Experience with designing and modifying P&IDs.
• Experience with reviewing mechanical drawings and performing quality control of drawings including P&IDs.
• 2-3 years of experience utilizing AutoCAD, with experience in AutoCAD Plant 3D preferred.

Work Environment

The work is performed onsite at a power plant in Rincon, GA. This role involves working daily with a team to achieve project deliverables.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Rincon, GA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $55.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
• Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Rincon,GA.
• Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 21, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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