Pipe Support Engineer - 3D Layout & CAD Specialist

Spectraforce Technologies; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies is seeking a Pipe Support Engineer for the Richland area to design and locate supports for piping systems, perform related calculations, and work with layout and stress engineers to deliver cost‑effective designs.

The role requires familiarity with pipe support hardware, industry standards, and codes such as ASME B31.3 and AISC, with collaboration across disciplines and vendors to ensure quality design and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor's degree in engineering (or international equivalent).
• 2-5 years of relevant experience or 6-9 years of relevant work experience.
• Authorized to work in the United States without client visa sponsorship.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Must obtain a Department of Energy badge for Hanford Site access.
• Experience with ME150 and Pipe SupportModeler.

Responsibilities

• Develops 3D pipe layout designs and related drawings with minimal supervision.
• Leads PD&P designers by assigning tasks and guiding work.
• Ensures compliance with PD&P design standards in own and team work.
• Reviews calculations, models, drawings and documents for quality and accuracy.
• Participates in constructability reviews.
• Responsible for bulk material quantity take-offs and requisitions.
• Coordinates with designers in other disciplines for overall design requirements.
• Develops work plans, budgets, and schedules for PD&P tasks.
• Answers client or construction queries on PD&P scope.
• Provides on-the-job training for PD&P design personnel.
• Generates 2D drawings or 3D CAD models with minimal guidance.
• Ensures PD&P designs comply with codes and standards.

Skills

DOE badge eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

ME150 (FAPPS)

Pipe SupportModeler

Job description

Spectraforce Technologies is seeking a Pipe Support Engineer for the Richland area to design and locate supports for piping systems, perform related calculations, and work with layout and stress engineers to deliver cost‑effective designs.

The role requires familiarity with pipe support hardware, industry standards, and codes such as ASME B31.3 and AISC, with collaboration across disciplines and vendors to ensure quality design and timely delivery.