Piping Designer I: Shape Petrochemical & Power Projects

Zachry Group; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachry Group is seeking a Piping Designer I for our Downers Grove, IL Design Center to contribute to petrochemical, refining, pharmaceutical, or power plant projects. The role emphasizes 2D and 3D piping layouts and construction document development.

You will prepare General Arrangements, Piping Isometrics, and Piping Plans, perform material takeoffs, and coordinate with engineers and drafting staff to ensure accurate designs and timely project delivery in a safety-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or Associate Degree with drafting courses.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in piping design for petrochemical, refining, pharmaceutical, or power plant projects.
• Strong piping design skills in accordance with industry standards and codes.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, PDMS/E3D, MS Office, Navisworks.
• Must maintain active status in a drug and/or alcohol testing consortium.

Responsibilities

• Complete Piping Design and Layouts in accordance with Industry Practices using 2D & 3D Software.
• Prepare construction documents including General Arrangements, Piping Isometrics, & Piping Plans.
• Initiate conceptual physical design requirements in coordination with supervisors and engineers.
• Prepare material takeoffs of partial or complete projects.
• Check and verify the discipline design on projects.
• Prepare design sketches for use by drafting personnel.
• Check vendor shop drawings and construction drawings.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Piping design

Communication

Team collaboration

Quality assurance

Education

High School Diploma or Associate Degree

Tools

AutoCAD

PDMS/E3D

MS Office

Navisworks

Job description

Zachry Group is seeking a Piping Designer I for our Downers Grove, IL Design Center to contribute to petrochemical, refining, pharmaceutical, or power plant projects. The role emphasizes 2D and 3D piping layouts and construction document development.

You will prepare General Arrangements, Piping Isometrics, and Piping Plans, perform material takeoffs, and coordinate with engineers and drafting staff to ensure accurate designs and timely project delivery in a safety-conscious environment.