Pipe Designer

ACTalent; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; 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 (PTO, Vacation or Sick)

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Pipe Designer in Knoxville, TN for a contract-to-hire role. You will develop detailed pipe support plans and 2D/3D models using CAD tools to support manufacturing and timely product delivery.

Responsibilities include reviewing drawings, ensuring BOM accuracy, collaborating with estimating, manufacturing, and customer teams, and applying industry standards. The role is on-site in Knoxville with competitive hourly pay and benefits where eligible.

Qualifications

• 35+ years of experience in CAD and 3D modeling with pipe supports.
• Strong proficiency in CAD techniques and structural drafting.
• Hands-on experience with AutoCAD and 2D/3D modeling software.
• Experience with MicroStation and PDMS in 2D/3D environments.
• Solid understanding of piping design and 3D design principles.

Responsibilities

• Create, review, and revise pipe support plans and drawings based on engineering calculations and requirements.
• Design components for new and existing products meeting standards.
• Ensure BOMs and drawings are accurate and complete.
• Collaborate in a team to verify design accuracy and deliver quality work.
• Work with estimating, manufacturing, production, and customers to support design of new or redesigned products.
• Develop design solutions aligned with budget constraints.

Skills

CAD drafting

3D modeling

AutoCAD

MicroStation

PDMS

Pipe supports

Engineering drawings

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

AutoCAD Certification

PDMS Certification

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

PDMS

Support Modeler

Job description

Pipe Designer

Job Description

The Pipe Designer is responsible for developing detailed plans, designs, specifications, and drawings for pipe support systems and standardized support components. Working from calculations and written instructions provided by customers and engineers, this role uses computer-aided design software to create accurate 2D and 3D models that support efficient manufacturing and high-quality product delivery.

Responsibilities

• Create, review, and revise product and pipe support plans, specifications, and detailed drawings based on engineering calculations and customer requirements.
• Design components for new and existing products or applications, ensuring they meet functional, structural, and quality standards.
• Ensure the accuracy of drawings and bills of materials generated by CAD and design tools, minimizing or eliminating rework in manufacturing.
• Collaborate in a team environment to verify design accuracy and deliver high-quality work.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings and work closely with estimating, manufacturing, production, and customer personnel to support the design of new or redesigned products.
• Develop design solutions that are technically sound and aligned with budgetary constraints.
• Maintain a current working knowledge of industry practices and apply relevant industry codes and standards to assigned designs.
• Work effectively with Support Modeler, MicroStation, PDMS, and AutoCAD in both 2D and 3D modeling environments.
• Ensure that electronic files of design documentation and engineering data are securely maintained and properly organized.
• Verify that drawings and documents comply with engineering standards before release to manufacturing.
• Perform additional related tasks and duties as assigned to support the overall design and engineering function.

Essential Skills

• 35+ years of experience in a CAD and 3D modeling environment, preferably focused on pipe supports.
• Strong proficiency in computer-aided drafting techniques with experience in structural drafting.
• Hands-on experience with AutoCAD and other 2D and 3D modeling software.
• Ability to work with Support Modeler, MicroStation, and PDMS in both 2D and 3D environments.
• Solid understanding of piping design and 3D design principles.
• Ability to interpret engineering calculations and written instructions to produce accurate designs and drawings.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on drawing accuracy and completeness of bills of materials.
• Effective teamwork and communication skills to collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, estimating, and customer-facing teams.
• Ability to apply industry-specific codes and standards to design work.
• Organizational skills to securely maintain and manage electronic design documentation and engineering data.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Certifications or diplomas in AutoCAD or related computer-aided design disciplines.
• Experience with pipe support systems and standardized support components.
• Experience in structural drafting or related design fields.
• Familiarity with industry codes and standards relevant to piping and structural design.
• Ability to balance technical requirements with budgetary considerations in design decisions.

Work Environment

This role operates in a professional engineering and manufacturing-focused environment, working extensively with computer-aided design tools in both 2D and 3D modeling contexts. The Pipe Designer collaborates closely with estimating, manufacturing, production, and customer-focused teams, participating in meetings and design reviews to ensure high-quality, cost-effective solutions. Work is primarily computer-based, involving secure management of electronic design files and engineering data, with a strong emphasis on accuracy, adherence to engineering standards, and effective teamwork.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Knoxville, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/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 Knoxville,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 25, 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.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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