Piping Designer

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors; Texas; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors is seeking a Piping Designer to contribute to the mechanical/piping design of industrial projects in Pasadena, TX. You will assist in creating and updating P&IDs and related drawings under supervision, ensuring accuracy and coherence with lead sheets and existing documentation.

The ideal candidate brings 4+ years of piping drafting experience, proficiency in AutoCAD and Microstation, and a solid understanding of piping materials and supports.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in mechanical/piping drafting and design.
• Associate degree in Engineering Technology or CAD preferred.
• Proficient in 2D AutoCAD and Microstation.
• Knowledge of piping materials and supports.
• Knowledge of flow and schedule constraints in piping projects.

Responsibilities

• Draft redlined P&IDs.
• Ensure P&IDs align with lead sheets and update equipment, valves, and instrument symbols.
• Consolidate multiple P&IDs into one P&ID.
• Field verify unknowns/gaps in the current P&ID set.
• Develop P&IDs by field sketching pipelines, equipment, and instrumentation where no documentation is available.
• Update P&IDs in CAD and PDF formats.
• Deliver final Issued for As-Built package to the site.

Skills

Piping design

P&ID drafting

CAD drafting

2D AutoCAD

Microstation

Communication skills

Field verification

Education

Associate degree in Engineering Technology or CAD

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

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 Pasadena, TX.

Primary Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Drafting of redlined P&IDs.
• Ensuring new P&IDs align with lead sheets. This includes updating equipment, valves, and instrument symbols.
• Consolidate multiple P&IDs to one P&ID.
• Field verify any unknowns/gaps in current P&ID set.
• Development of P&IDs by field sketching existing pipelines, equipment, and instrumentation where no documentation is available.
• Updated P&IDs in native CAD format and PDF format.
• Final "Issued for As-Built" package to be delivered to the site.

Ideal Background

Education

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

Experience

Requires 4+ 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&IDs and GAs.
• Design of piping limited specific equipment and inline instrumentation arrangements such as pump suctions and discharges, tanks, control valve stations, etc
• Familiarity with specifications 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.
• Knowledge and application of company engineering design and CAD drafting standards.
• Working knowledge of 2D AutoCAD and Microstation.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Good presentation and Virtual team 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.

Hargrove is passionate about serving our clients within our industry and the local economy, and we recognize that our impact goes beyond building great projects. Our extraordinary teammates serve the community with their time, talent, and generosity. The Hargrove team is a family whose volunteerism makes a huge impact on our communities, and The Hargrove Foundation is the vehicle for making a true difference in the lives of others.

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. Hargrove has consistently been ranked one of the "Best Firms to Work For" by organizations such as ZweigWhite and Business Alabama.

We pair expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe. Our teammates strive to expand their knowledge and contribute to the success of the organization.