Piping Designer

TheCorporate LLC; United States; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

TheCorporate LLC is seeking a senior piping designer to develop, model, and maintain complex 3D piping layouts using CADWorx. You will read P&IDs, vendor drawings, and engineering docs to produce precise deliverables, while ensuring compliance with specs and interfaces.

A hybrid schedule (2 days on-site) within 50 miles of a Jacobs office is expected, with collaboration across engineers and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Design Technology and 10 years of piping design experience in industrial settings.
• Proficient in CADWorx for 3D piping design and modeling.
• Strong ability to read P&IDs, vendor prints, and technical docs.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Develop, model, and maintain complex 3D piping layouts using CADWorx, strictly adhering to project specifications, material requirements, and equipment interfaces.
• Read, interpret, and translate P&IDs, vendor drawings, and engineering documentation into precise design deliverables.
• Lead designated portions of project scope, offering technical input on system operability, model quality, and overall layout efficiency.
• Coordinate directly with engineers, cross-functional discipline teams, and workshare partners to resolve design conflicts and optimize space management.
• Support project planning by contributing technical insights to scope estimating, change-management discussions, and deliverable reviews.
• Conduct QA/QC model health reviews to maintain drawing accuracy, specification compliance, and overall deliverable consistency.

Skills

P&ID interpretation

Independent work

Clear communication

Education

Associate's degree in Design Technology

Tools

CADWorx

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop, model, and maintain complex 3D piping layouts using CADWorx, strictly adhering to project specifications, material requirements, and equipment interfaces.




• Read, interpret, and translate P&IDs, vendor drawings, and engineering documentation into precise design deliverables.




• Lead designated portions of project scope, offering technical input on system operability, model quality, and overall layout efficiency.




• Coordinate directly with engineers, cross-functional discipline teams, and workshare partners to resolve design conflicts and optimize space management.




• Support project planning by contributing technical insights to scope estimating, change-management discussions, and deliverable reviews.




• Conduct QA/QC model health reviews to maintain drawing accuracy, specification compliance, and overall deliverable consistency.

Qualifications

Required:

• Education & Experience: Associate's degree in Design Technology (or equivalent practical experience) paired with 10 years of piping design experience in industrial settings (e.g., Semiconductor, Oil & Gas, Chemical, or Pharmaceutical).




• Technical Skills: Minimum of 3 years of recent, active CADWorx usage for 3D piping design and modeling.




• Core Competencies: Proficient in reading P&IDs and vendor prints, with a deep understanding of piping specifications, material selection, equipment interfaces, and physical layout fundamentals.




• Soft Skills: Demonstrated ability to manage design tasks independently under minimal supervision, paired with strong organizational and clear written/verbal communication skills.




• Logistics: Ability to work a hybrid schedule (2 days weekly on-site) within 50 miles of a Jacobs office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology or a related field.




• Direct design experience within semiconductor manufacturing facilities.




• Advanced CADWorx expertise, including specification building, troubleshooting, and model management.




• Working knowledge of pipe stress considerations and their impact on support placement and line routing.




• Proven leadership experience guiding design teams, conducting QA/QC workflows, and ensuring overall deliverable quality.