Piping Design Technician

RigUp; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design and engineering firm is seeking a Piping Designer for their Raleigh, NC office. The role involves developing piping layouts and applying design fundamentals using AutoCAD Plant 3D or Revit. Candidates should possess an Associate's degree in Design Technology, along with 5+ years of relevant experience in industrial or commercial settings. The position emphasizes effective communication and attention to detail. Work schedule includes 40% in-office presence at the Cary location.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of piping design experience in industrial or commercial facilities.
• Solid understanding of piping design basics.
• Familiarity with equipment layout and piping specifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop piping layouts and routing using AutoCAD Plant 3D or Revit.
• Apply piping design fundamentals for coordination with disciplines.
• Review vendor drawings and incorporate data into piping models.

Skills

Piping design experience

Proficiency in AutoCAD Plant 3D

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Education

Associate’s degree in Design Technology

Tools

AutoCAD Plant 3D

Revit

Hexagon SmartPlant 3D

Job description

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Design Technology or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of piping design experience in industrial or commercial facilities.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Plant 3D or Revit for piping design and modeling.
• Solid understanding of piping design basics and familiarity with equipment layout.
• Ability to interpret piping specifications and apply them to design.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills for coordination with multi-discipline teams.

Ideally You Will Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or advanced manufacturing facilities.
• Familiarity with pipe stress considerations and integration with design.
• Ability to assist in specification management and QA/QC workflows.
• In addition to AutoCAD Plant 3D or Revit, Hexagon SmartPlant 3D experience.
• Exposure to global workshare execution and collaborative design environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop piping layouts and routing using AutoCAD Plant 3D or Revit.
• Apply piping design fundamentals, including pipe sizing, routing, and coordination with other disciplines.
• Assist with facility equipment layout to ensure efficient and safe designs.
• Review vendor drawings and incorporate equipment data into piping models.
• Understand project scope and identify potential changes that impact design hours or deliverables.
• Support development of person-hour estimates for assigned tasks.
• Collaborate with global teams to ensure successful workshare execution.
• Maintain compliance with client\'s standards, procedures, and quality expectations.

Comments/Special Instructions

Position requires 40% of in-office at Cary location (2 of 5 days)