Piping Designer, Senior

Vestal Corporation; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestal Corporation is seeking a Senior Piping Designer to lead the mechanical piping scopes of work for select projects. The role requires hands-on leadership in piping layout, general arrangement, and coordination with project teams.

Responsibilities include overseeing piping design using Plant 3D and Revit, tracking progress, and providing mentorship to junior designers while ensuring adherence to project standards and client specifications.

Qualifications

• Associates degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of mechanical piping design experience.
• Experience with Engineering, Architecture, and Construction terminology.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare mechanical piping scopes of work for select projects.
• Assist with piping deliverables and man-hour budgets for proposals and changes.
• Lead piping layout and general arrangement for assigned areas.
• Serve as Piping Lead for projects, coordinating piping design activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Time management

Problem solving

Change management

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Plant 3D

Revit

NavisWorks

Bluebeam

MS Office

WINEST

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Senior Piping Designer is responsible for leading the mechanical piping scopes of work.

JOB DUTIES:

• Prepare mechanical piping scopes of work for select projects.


• Assist with the preparation of piping deliverables and man-hour budgets for select engineering proposals and changes to active projects.


• Lead piping layout and general arrangement for assigned project areas or systems.


• When assigned, serve as Piping Lead for projects, coordinating piping design activities and supporting project engineering staff.


• Execute and oversee piping design using AutoCAD Plant 3D and, when required, Revit.


• Track piping design progress and productivity for assigned work and communicate status to project management.


• Perform field observations and document existing conditions on select projects.


• Coordinate directly with owners, operators, and design-build contractors to gather functional and program requirements and develop simple and elegant piping layouts that support operations, maintenance, and constructability.


• Apply applicable piping codes, standards, and project specifications (e.g., ASME B31.3, hygienic piping practices, client standards) to piping layouts and deliverables.


• Develop piping layouts that consider cleanability, CIP/SIP requirements, maintenance access, thermal growth, and installation sequencing.


• Coordinate piping design with mechanical equipment including boilers, ammonia refrigeration systems, cooling towers, pump, and packaged process equipment.


• Support coordination with all other disciplines to resolve design interfaces and layout conflicts.


• Develop conceptual pipe support strategies and coordinate support requirements with structural engineering.


• Review piping models, drawings, and isometrics prepared by other designers for quality, constructability, and compliance with project standards.


• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior piping design staff.


• Support responses to construction RFIs and review field change requests related to piping design.


• Lead the development and maintenance of corporate piping drafting standards, templates, and best practices.


• Provide proactive coordination with other disciplines to support integrated project delivery.


• Comply with Company’s Quality Control and Project Management procedures.


• Promote a positive and professional working environment.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in a Vestal Corporation office.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and being able to operate a computer and other office equipment.


• Must be able to move about the office to access office equipment and other office buildings within the Vestal office complex.


• This position frequently communicates with others and must be able to exchange accurate information.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILL / ABILITY / EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Associates degree is preferred.


• Minium of 10 years of mechanical piping design is required.


• Experience with, and understanding of, Engineering, Architecture, and Construction terminology is required.


• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite, Revit, AutoCAD).


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Proven ability to read and understand both 2D and 3D drawings is preferred.


• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.


• Requires effective time management skills, personal conduct, and change management abilities.


• Ability to effectively interact with co-workers, clients, vendors, and other business contacts.


• Must comply with Vestal Corporations’ core values for the safe and efficient operation of the business and maintaining sound relationships among and with employees.
  

Tools of Sr. Industrial Mechanical Designer:

• Plant 3D


• Revit


• NavisWorks


• Bluebeam


• MS Office suite of products


• WINEST


• Various other Mechanical Design applications