Piping Designer

RigUp; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Piping Designer for a hybrid position in Cincinnati. The role involves managing engineering tasks, reviewing vendor drawings, and mentoring team members while ensuring schedule and technical quality on key projects. Candidates should have a strong background in piping design, with at least 15 years of experience, and familiarity with software such as Hexagon Smartplant S3D or Autodesk Plant 3D. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills are vital for success in this role.

Qualifications

• At least 15 years of piping design experience.
• Advanced working knowledge of 2D/3D modeling software.
• Ability to collaborate in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Hybrid role; local to Cincinnati preferred but open to US-wide.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for schedule and quality of engineering tasks.
• Review vendor drawings and execute piping engineering design.
• Utilize technical expertise to mentor other professionals.
• Promote timely scope changes and effective design communication.

Skills

Piping design experience

2D/3D modeling software expertise

Communication skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Vendor drawings

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Associate's degree in Computer Aided Drafting and Design

Tools

Hexagon Smartplant S3D

Autodesk Plant 3D

Job description

Job type: Temporary (March 2026 - October 2026)

Qualifications:

• We're looking for a Senior Piping Designer in a hybrid position who is excited about working on projects that enable the heart of our clients' business. Join us and you'll have the chance to work on projects including state of the art industrial and pharmaceutical facilities.
• You'll be accountable for schedule and technical quality of assigned routine engineering tasks, as you gain familiarity with the client's expectations, scope, budget, earned value (progress measurement), leading projects with multi-office execution and schedule for assigned tasks, you'll effectively recognize and communicate scope and design changes promptly.
• Your multi-discipline, highly interactive team will review vendor drawings, execute piping engineering design, and develop design estimates. You'll also have the chance to utilize your technical expertise to mentor other professionals, helping your team discover what drives them, nurturing their purpose and guiding them forward.
• Bring your curiosity, talent for multi-tasking and collaboration, and extreme organizational skills and we'll help you grow, pursue and fulfill what drives you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together.
• Here's what you'll need:
• Associate's degree (AA) in Computer Aided Drafting and Design or similar technical degree
• At least 15 years of piping design experience
• Advanced working knowledge of piping design in 2D/3D modeling software such as Hexagon Smartplant S3D, Autodesk Plant 3D
• Would be ideal if candidates are local to the Cincinnati office, but open to candidates anywhere in the US.
• Ideally, you'll also have:
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Forward thinking, eager to learn best practices, and contribute with innovative ideas
• Displayed ability to learn quickly and driven to broaden knowledge base
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi-disciplinary teams