Piping Designer

The Planet Group; Greer (SC); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Benefits Package

Job summary

The Planet Group is seeking an experienced Piping Designer to join our engineering team in Greer, SC. This hybrid/onsite role supports industrial facility projects from concept through construction, with a 6-month contract-to-hire opportunity and a contract-only option.

The role emphasizes piping system design using AVEVA E3D, 3D modeling, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-impact solutions. DOE applies to pay rate.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of piping design experience in the A/E industry.
• Advanced proficiency with AVEVA E3D.
• Experience with NavisWorks model coordination.
• Ability to read P&IDs, specs and plant design standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design piping systems using E3D from P&IDs and specifications.
• Create and maintain accurate 3D models and plant layouts.
• Utilize NavisWorks to support integrated project execution.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers and project teams for delivery.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors and vendors throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist with project planning, scope management and design risk identification.
• Support construction-phase activities including site observations and RFIs.
• Participate in site visits and customer meetings as needed.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Documentation skills

Education

Associate degree preferred; relevant industry experience

Tools

AVEVA E3D

NavisWorks

Job description

Type of Employment (Contract, Contract to Hire, Permanent Hire): Contract-to-Hire (6-Month Contract-to-Hire Opportunity; Contract-Only Candidates Also Considered)

The Planet Group is currently seeking a Piping Designer for a growing company in the industrial engineering and manufacturing industry. Qualified candidates must have prior E3D design experience and a strong background supporting industrial process facility projects.

Job Title: Piping Designer

Location: Greer, SC - Hybrid/Onsite

Pay Range: $50.00 - $60.00/hour DOE

Work Hours: Full-Time

Type of Employment (Contract, Contract to Hire, Permanent Hire): Contract-to-Hire (6-Month Contract-to-Hire Opportunity; Contract-Only Candidates Also Considered)

Benefits: Competitive Benefits Package

We are seeking an experienced Piping Designer to join a collaborative engineering team supporting complex industrial and process facility projects. This role plays a key part in the planning, modeling, and design of piping systems from concept through construction support.

The ideal candidate will have experience working within heavy industrial, specialty chemical, manufacturing, or similar environments and will be comfortable collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, clients, vendors, and contractors. This position offers the opportunity to work on impactful projects while contributing to innovative facility design solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and design piping systems using E3D based on P&IDs, project specifications, and industry standards.
• Create and maintain accurate 3D models and coordinated plant layouts for industrial facilities.
• Utilize model coordination tools such as NavisWorks to support integrated project execution.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, project managers, and drafting teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, and vendors throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist with project planning, scope management, and identification of design risks and potential solutions.
• Support construction-phase activities, including field verification, site observations, RFI responses, and submittal reviews.
• Participate in site visits and customer meetings as needed.

Requirements

• Associate degree preferred; relevant industry experience will be considered.
• 5-10+ years of piping design experience within the architectural/engineering (A/E) industry.
• Prior experience designing industrial process facility piping systems.
• Advanced proficiency with AVEVA E3D (required).
• Experience with model coordination software such as NavisWorks.
• Ability to interpret and utilize P&IDs, specifications, and plant design standards.
• Experience supporting projects in specialty chemical, manufacturing, heavy industrial, or related environments.
• Strong communication and technical documentation skills.
• Highly organized with strong project ownership and follow-through.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability and willingness to travel to project and client sites.
• Comfortable working in industrial environments, including accessing elevated platforms, stairs, and ladders when required.
• Strong team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate across multiple project stakeholders.

The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation – connecting the right people with the right opportunities. Named one of the fastest-growing private companies in the US, The Planet Group operates with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results – building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.

EEOC Compliance Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.