Piping Designer

Actalent; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holidays

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Piping Designer to design and lay out piping systems in industrial or marine settings, creating fabrication packages and detailed drawings for fabrication shops and field crews. The role involves reviewing existing systems, designing new routes, and solving layout challenges in space-limited environments.

The candidate will use 3D design software, read P&IDs and drawings, and collaborate with fabrication crews.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of piping design or detailing experience in marine, shipbuilding, industrial, manufacturing, refinery, power generation, or process piping environments.
• 5+ years of experience using AutoCAD Plant 3D or similar 3D piping design software.
• Strong understanding of piping systems, equipment, valves, fittings, supports, and fabrication practices.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, piping drawings, mechanical drawings, arrangement drawings, specifications, and field markups/redlines.

Responsibilities

• Design and lay out piping systems using 3D design software.
• Create detailed drawings for fabrication shops and field crews.
• Review existing systems and design new or modified pipe routes.
• Develop fabrication packages and production-ready documentation.
• Solve layout challenges in environments with limited space.
• Use 3D laser scans to reverse engineer existing systems.
• Work with fabrication crews and mechanics.
• Interpret P&IDs, piping drawings, mechanical drawings, and specs.
• Create pipe fabrication, spool, and installation drawings.

Skills

Piping design

3D piping software

P&ID interpretation

Reading drawings

Tools

AutoCAD Plant 3D

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Inventor

Creo

Job description

Job Title: Piping Designer

Job Description

The Piping Designer is responsible for designing and laying out piping systems in industrial or marine environments using 3D design software. They create detailed drawings for fabrication shops and field crews to build, modify, and install piping systems. This role involves reviewing existing systems, designing new pipe routes, creating fabrication packages, and solving layout challenges in complex environments where space is limited and conditions may not match the original drawings.

Responsibilities

• Design and lay out piping systems using 3D design software.
• Create detailed drawings for fabrication shops and field crews.
• Review existing systems and design new or modified pipe routes.
• Develop fabrication packages and production-ready documentation.
• Solve layout challenges in environments with limited space.
• Use 3D laser scans to reverse engineer existing systems.
• Work directly with fabrication crews and mechanics.
• Interpret P&IDs, piping drawings, mechanical drawings, arrangement drawings, and specifications.
• Create pipe fabrication drawings, spool drawings, and installation drawings.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of piping design or detailing experience in marine, shipbuilding, industrial, manufacturing, refinery, power generation, or process piping environments.
• 5+ years of experience using AutoCAD Plant 3D or similar 3D piping design software.
• Strong understanding of piping systems, equipment, valves, fittings, supports, and fabrication practices.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, piping drawings, mechanical drawings, arrangement drawings, specifications, and field markups/redlines.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with AutoCAD, Solidworks, Inventor, and Creo.
• Experience creating fabrication drawings and spool drawings.
• Experience with 3D laser scanning.
• Experience in marine or industrial environments.

Work Environment

The role involves working both on the floor of a ship and at a desk creating fabrication drawings. The environment includes supporting maritime projects under a government contract, providing opportunities to engage in ship repair and modernization efforts. The position offers benefits such as paid time off and holidays.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portland, OR.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $41.27/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Portland,OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.