PDMS Piping Designer

Global Edge Group; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Edge Group is seeking a Senior PDMS Piping Designer for a project based in Charleston, WV. This position involves leading piping design and drafting services for nuclear projects while ensuring compliance with regulatory and safety requirements.

The ideal candidate will have 8-10+ years of experience in piping design, especially in nuclear environments, and be familiar with PDMS, E3D, and quality assurance programs.

This is a 1-2 year contract with potential for extension or conversion.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of piping design experience, ideally in nuclear projects.
• Experience in a senior or lead role in piping design.
• Ability to work in the Charleston, WV area.

Responsibilities

• Manage piping design scope including schedules and deliverables.
• Ensure designs comply with nuclear codes and standards.
• Conduct field walkdowns to verify designs and assess constraints.

Skills

PDMS/E3D modeling

Piping deliverables review

Nuclear safety standards

Quality assurance programs

Coordination across engineering disciplines

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Navisworks

Laser scanning tools

SharePoint

Job description

Senior PDMS Piping Designer - Charleston, WV

Overview

As a Senior PDMS Piping Designer, you will lead and support the delivery of piping design and drafting services for nuclear projects. This role applies advanced technical expertise to ensure design quality and supports project execution in alignment with nuclear safety, regulatory, and quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned piping design scope, including schedules and deliverables.
• Support project planning activities, including schedule development and milestone definition.
• Apply client procedures, nuclear quality assurance requirements (e.g., NQA-1), and project specifications.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable nuclear codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor P&ID Management of Change (MOC) logs and identify scope changes.
• Use 3D modeling and review tools (PDMS, E3D, Navisworks) to track design progress and quality.
• Review deliverables prior to Issued for Construction (IFC) to ensure accuracy, compliance, and traceability.
• Coordinate piping design activities with engineering, QA/QC, and other disciplines.
• Implement and maintain deliverable verification processes in accordance with nuclear quality standards.
• Conduct field walkdowns to verify P&IDs, collect measurements, identify tie-in points, and assess routing constraints.
• Integrate field data into 3D models and update designs accordingly.
• Utilize laser scan data to support tie-in identification and routing within existing facilities.
• Lead piping design efforts on brownfield nuclear projects with existing facility constraints.

Technical & Industry Experience

• Advanced experience with PDMS/E3D modeling and drafting, including integration of field data.
• Experience preparing and reviewing piping deliverables, including isometrics and layouts.
• Experience supporting piping design in nuclear facilities or similarly regulated environments.
• Familiarity with nuclear codes and standards (e.g., ASME Section III, B31.1).
• Experience working within nuclear quality assurance programs (e.g., NQA-1).
• Understanding of nuclear safety culture, design control, and documentation requirements.
• Familiarity with P&ID MOC processes and scope change management.
• Ability to coordinate effectively across multiple engineering and QA disciplines.

Education & Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of piping design experience, including experience in a senior or lead role, with a focus on nuclear projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with Navisworks, SharePoint, and laser scanning tools is preferred.
• Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship/transfer in required.
• Willingness to work in or relocate to the Charleston, WV area.

Other

• Type: 1-2 year Contract, with potential to extend or convert