Piping Designer

Tetra Tech; Arvada (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Time Off with Pay

Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

LDIS LLC, a Tetra Tech Company, seeks a piping designer with 4–10 years of drafting and modeling experience in oil and gas facilities. You will build 3D piping models, draft P&IDs, and generate deliverables like isometrics and piping plans, working under supervision to ensure quality and compliance.

Applicants should be familiar with current design software, spreadsheets, and database tools, and have basic knowledge of ASME B31.3/B31.4/B31.8.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and post-secondary training preferred.
• 4-10 years’ experience in design, drafting and modeling.
• Proven track record delivering projects.
• Experience in oil and gas including refineries and gas processing.
• Proficient in current design/drafting software packages.
• Good working knowledge of spreadsheets and databases.

Responsibilities

• Create 3D piping and equipment models for projects.
• Draft P&ID redlines and new P&IDs.
• Generate deliverables such as isometrics and piping plans.
• Understand ASTM/ASME B31.3, B31.4 and B31.8 basics.
• Understand process flow in facilities (well pads, compressors, dehy, gas processing).
• Assist with project piping estimates under supervision.
• Track schedule and budget, flag scope changes.

Skills

Piping design

Drafting

Modeling

Oil and gas experience

Software proficiency

Education

High school diploma and post-secondary training

Tools

CAD software

P&ID tools

Spreadsheet/database apps

Job description

LDIS LLC, a Tetra Tech Company, provides integrated engineering and design solutions for the Energy, Petrochem, Renewables, Water Treatment and Life Sciences markets. Our team meets these changing needs by being a trusted partner to each of our clients. In addition to conventional facility solutions and designs, our projects include Hydrogen Electrolysis, Ammonia Production Facilities, Renewable Natural Gas Processing, Emissions Reduction Studies, Carbon Capture and Sequestration, wastewater, pharmaceuticals, and much more.

Your Role:

This opportunity is compatible to a level 3 designer. This position prepares technical data used in the layout, construction, and operation of oil and gas field, refineries, gas compressor stations, chemical plants, and process piping systems. A Piping Designer IIl generally have 4-10 years of continuous drafting and design experience in the industry. Designers work independently on projects and solicit help as needed from their supervisor.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for 3D piping and equipment models of entire projects. Optimizes piping design with some supervision.
• Drafts P&ID redlines, adds redlines to already developed P&IDs. Develops high level "from scratch" P&IDs.
• Self-sufficient in generating project deliverables (isometrics, piping plans, plot plans, MTO's) and reviews prior to submitting for checking.
• Has a basic level of understanding of ASTM and ASME B31.3, B31.4 and B31.8 codes and standards.
• Has a basic level of understanding of process flow through facilities, including well pads, compressor stations, dehy units, gas processing, SWDs and refineries.
• Under supervision, generates project piping estimates for review with management.
• Tracks schedule and budget during the duration of a project and anticipates manpower overage or underage.
• Tracks project scope changes and initiates change orders to management.

Why Tetra Tech:

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.

Your Impact:

Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world‑class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

Qualifications:

Required: High school diploma and post‑secondary training preferred.

Minimum 4-10 years’ experience in design, drafting and modeling.

Demonstrated capability in successfully completing projects.

Multiple years’ experience in design, drafting and modeling.

Oil and Gas experience including refineries and gas processing.

Proficient in current engineering design and drafting software packages.

Operational knowledge of spreadsheet and database programs.

Target salary range: $40/hr to $48/hr. Please note that Tetra Tech considers various factors in determining pay, including but not limited to: education, relevant and demonstrated work experience in the role, skills, geographic location, qualifications, certifications, and other competencies relevant to the needs of the business.

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

Comprehensive and market‑competitive benefits.

Tetra Tech offers the following optional benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Long & Short‑Term Disability, Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending. Financial Benefits: Group Term Life, Optional Group Term Life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, Health Savings Account, 401K, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Time Off with Pay, Employee Assistance Program, Adoption Assistance, Leaves of Absence.

Merit‑based financial rewards.

Flexibility and company‑wide commitment to work/life balance.

Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.

Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.