Pharma Process Piping Designer — 3D CAD & P&IDs

Salas O'Brien, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Wellness programs

Job summary

Salas O’Brien in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Process Piping Designer to create and coordinate 3D piping models and drawings for GMP facilities, including WFI, Clean Steam, and sanitary piping layouts that meet ASME BPE standards.

You will work with process engineering, instrumentation, and vendors, prepare P&IDs, MTOs, and SOPs, and mentor junior designers while contributing to a compliant, high-impact project environment.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of piping design experience in pharma/biotech or high-purity industries.
• Proficiency with 3D piping design software and standards (ASME B31.3, BPE).
• Experience with sanitary fittings and clean utility systems (WFI, Purified Water, Clean Steam).
• Ability to read P&IDs, equipment specs, and vendor drawings.

Responsibilities

• Develop 3D piping models and 2D isometrics/drawings using CAD/BIM software (Primarily Revit & AutoCAD Plant 3D).
• Design piping systems including WFI, Purified Water, Clean Steam, CIP/SIP, and gases, complying with ASME BPE.
• Coordinate with process engineering, instrumentation, and mechanical disciplines to resolve clashes.
• Generate and maintain P&IDs, line lists, piping plans, MTOs, and drawings.
• Interface with clients and vendors to clarify design requirements.
• Draft SOPs and drafting manuals for junior designers and contractors.
• Assist in building and maintaining piping material specs and catalogs.

Skills

Interdisciplinary coordination

Communication skills

P&ID reading

Sanitary design awareness

Education

Associate's degree in CADD/Design/Engineering Technology

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (plus)

Tools

AutoCAD Plant 3D

AVEVA E3D/PDMS

SmartPlant 3D

Revit MEP

Job description

Salas O’Brien in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Process Piping Designer to create and coordinate 3D piping models and drawings for GMP facilities, including WFI, Clean Steam, and sanitary piping layouts that meet ASME BPE standards.

You will work with process engineering, instrumentation, and vendors, prepare P&IDs, MTOs, and SOPs, and mentor junior designers while contributing to a compliant, high-impact project environment.