Piping Design Technician Senior

Primary Talent Partners, LLC; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Primary Talent Partners, LLC is seeking a Senior Piping Design Technician to join an engineering company in Portland, OR. This is an 8-month contract with potential extensions, hybrid work requiring two days in the office per week and within 50 miles of the Portland office.

The role focuses on CADWorx piping design, independent design development, and coordination with engineers. Strong attention to model quality and design standards is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in Design Technology or related field.
• 10+ years piping design experience in industrial sectors (Oil & Gas, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, semiconductors).
• Proficiency in CADWorx for piping design and modeling with 3+ years CADWorx usage.

Responsibilities

• Develop piping designs and lead portions of project scope independently.
• Coordinate with engineers and other disciplines throughout the project.
• Provide input on operability, model quality, and design standards.

Skills

CADWorx

Piping design

Reading P&IDs

Multi-discipline coordination

Model integrity

Documentation

Independent work

Education

Associate's degree in Design Technology

Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology

Tools

CADWorx

Job description

Primary Talent Partners has a new contract opening for a Piping Design Technician Senior to join an engineering company in Portland, OR. This is an 8-month contract to start with the potential for extensions.

Pay:

$54.00 - $64.00/hr; W2 contract, no PTO, no Benefits. ACA-compliant supplemental package available for enrollment. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must be able to sit on Primary Talent Partners W2 without sponsorship.

Schedule:

This hybrid position requires weekly attendance (2 days) in any office location. Must be within 50 miles from the office.

Description:

As a Senior-Level CADWorx Piping Designer, you'll independently develop piping designs, lead portions of project scope, and coordinate directly with engineers and other disciplines. You will provide technical input on operability, model quality, and design standards while supporting workshare execution and contributing to estimating and change-management discussions.

What you'll need:

• Associate's degree in Design Technology or a related field (or equivalent practical experience of +2 years).
• 10+ years of piping design experience in industrial settings (Oil & Gas, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, or semiconductors.
• Proficiency in CADWorx for piping design and modeling.
• At least 3 years of solid and recent CADWorx usage.
• Understanding of piping specifications, materials, equipment interfaces, and layout fundamentals.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, vendor drawings, and engineering documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with general oversight while managing your assigned design tasks.
• Strong communication and coordination skills within a multi‐discipline team environment.
• Excellent organizational skills with a focus on model and drawing accuracy

Ideally, You Will Have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology or similar curriculum.
• Experience in semiconductor facilities.
• Working knowledge of pipe stress considerations and how they influence routing and support design.
• Experience with QA/QC workflows, model health reviews, and specification-driven design.
• Advanced capability with CADWorx such as specs and trouble-shooting.
• Prior leadership in Piping teams, including oversight of model consistency and deliverable quality.

Primary Talent Partners is an Equal Opportunity / Affinnative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application or at any point in the hiring process, please contact us at [e-mail]

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