Piping Designer

hargroveepc; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hargrove in Conroe, Texas, is seeking a Piping Designer to perform complete mechanical/piping designs under supervision. The role focuses on drafting from P&IDs, GA's and piping specs, with on-site field design and startup support.

Ideal candidate has 8+ years of industrial piping experience, an associate degree in engineering tech or CAD, and proficiency with Plantspace, Cadworx, Autoplant, PDS or PDMS. Strong communication and accuracy are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires 8+ years of relevant mechanical/piping drafting and design experience.
• Associate degree in Engineering Technology or CAD preferred.
• Proficient with piping materials, supports, and disciplined workflow.

Responsibilities

• Develops design and drafting of moderately complex piping drawings from P&IDs, GA's and specs.
• Performs field design work to verify conditions and coordinate with client personnel.
• Prepare material take-offs from piping drawings.
• Coordinate design activities with the discipline lead and team.
• Provide technical guidance to less experienced drafters.
• Assist in on-site startup and commissioning activities.

Skills

Piping design

Drafting

P&ID drawing

GA drawings

2D CAD

3D CAD

Piping supports

Field design

Vendor drawings

Education

Associate degree in Engineering Technology or CAD

Tools

Plantspace

Cadworx

Autoplant

PDS

PDMS

Job description

What You'll Be Doing

Job Scope: The Piping Designer is generally responsible for performing all aspects for complete designs of mechanical/piping assignments using theoretical knowledge and practical design methods. This level is expected to assist in the design of larger and more complex mechanical/piping assignments. This work will be performed under general supervision in Conroe, Texas.

Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Familiarity with and utilizing department design and drafting standards.
• Familiarity with project scope, specifications and design criteria upon assignment to a project task team.
• Developing the design and drafting of moderately complex piping drawings given basic information such as P&ID’s, GA’s, piping specifications, equipment drawings, etc.
• Performing field design work to ascertain current conditions, locate new systems, communicate with client personnel and assist in construction
• Preparing material take-offs from piping drawings
• Planning and managing your site design activities for optimum results.
• Recognizing and communicating scope and design changes promptly.
• Providing technical guidance to less experienced drafting personnel in the department.
• Coordinating work activities with other staff members and the discipline lead.
• On-site assistance during startup.

Ideal Background

Education: Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Computer-Aided Drafting is preferred.

Experience: Requires 8+ years of relevant industrial experience in mechanical/piping drafting and design.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge and application of piping materials.
• Design of less complex process and utility piping systems.
• Knowledge and application of piping supports and restraints.
• Flexibility analysis of piping system.
• Knowledge of manual valve sizing, use and application
• Drafting of P&ID’s and GA’s.
• Design of piping limited specific equipment and inline instrumentation arrangements such as pump suctions and discharges, tanks, control valve stations, etc.
• Familiarity with specifications (ASTM, ASME, ANSI, etc.) and installation details of construction bulk materials and equipment.
• Ability to create accurate mechanical/piping installation documents from the information found on vendor equipment drawings.
• Knowledge and understanding of work flow/information flow between disciplines.
• Knowledge and understanding of schedule constraints and information requirements for the production of all mechanical/piping deliverables.
• Ability to accurately estimate completion of assigned tasks.
• Knowledge and application of company engineering design and CAD drafting standards.
• Working knowledge of 2D and 3D draft software (i.e. Plantspace, Cadworx, Autoplant, PDS, PDMS).
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Good presentation skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.

Hargrove Culture

We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.

Our safety culture protects and promotes the well‑being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.

As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hargrove is a drug‑free workplace.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.