Principal Piping Designer

socalgascareers; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Annual Bonus program

Medical, dental, and vision packages

401K company match

Pension Plan

Work/Life Balance including generous 0

Wellness Programs

Tuition/Education Reimbursement

Career Development Tools & Resources

Job summary

SoCalGas is seeking a Senior Design Engineer who will deliver advanced models and detailed documentation to ensure constructability and regulatory compliance for infrastructure projects. You will lead 3D models, piping layouts, and orthographic drawings, providing technical guidance and solving complex design issues.

Requires a 4 year degree and 5 years of related experience, with expertise in AutoCAD Plant 3D, piping design, and strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Requires a 4 year degree in a relevant field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Requires 5 years of related experience.
• Proficiency in CAD and 2D/3D modeling to develop complex designs, layouts and drawings.
• Experience with regulatory compliance and quality management within engineering projects.
• Ability to prototype, test, and refine design concepts.
• Strong documentation and records management skills for project deliverables.
• Familiarity with engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical drawing standards.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Plant 3D and piping design practices.

Responsibilities

• Creates complex 2D/3D models using advanced design software.
• Reviews design documents for accuracy, constructability, and safety compliance.
• Integrates geographic data into infrastructure design layouts.
• Identifies design risks and recommends corrective actions.
• Implements digital workflows to improve drafting efficiency and collaboration.
• Mentors junior drafters on software and drafting techniques.
• Prepares visualizations and renderings for client presentations.
• Ensures sustainability considerations are reflected in design documents.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

CAD

2D/3D Modeling

Regulatory Compliance

Prototyping

Quality Management

Requirements Mgmt

Documentation & Records Mgmt

Design Engineering

Engineering Drawing

Technical Drawing

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

AutoCAD Plant 3D

Job description

SoCalGas, the nation’s largest gas distribution utility, is dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and affordable energy to over 21 million Southern California customers. Through innovation, collaboration, and an unwavering commitment to the needs of our communities we proudly uphold our mindset of “Glad to be of Service” and provide exceptional customer service today and ready to meet California’s energy needs with innovative solutions for tomorrow.

As an employee of SoCalGas, you will support our core values to do the right thing, champion people, and shape the future. You will play a pivotal role in the energy transition initiatives, supporting our mission: Safe, reliable, and affordable energy delivery today. Ready for tomorrow. We are committed to attracting top talent and fostering a diverse workforce that reflects the vibrant communities we serve.

As an employee of SoCalGas, you’ll enjoy a competitive compensation plan, upward mobility opportunities and the ability to find a true work life balance. Discover the rewards of joining SoCalGas by exploring our website: Our Mission; Sustainability, In the Community, and Employee Benefits. Join SoCalGas today and become a vital part of a team that is driving innovation, championing community needs, and shaping the future of energy in California.

Primary Purpose

Delivers advanced models and detailed documentation that ensure constructability, regulatory compliance, and project efficiency.

Leads the development and review of 3D models, piping layouts, and orthographic drawings, ensuring compliance with company standards and industry codes. Provides technical guidance, project leadership, and resolution of complex design issues. Requires expertise in AutoCAD Plant 3D, piping design, construction practices, and strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Creates complex two-dimensional and three-dimensional models using advanced design and modeling software.
• Reviews design documents for accuracy, constructability, and compliance with safety standards.
• Integrates geographic data into design layouts for infrastructure projects.
• Identifies design risks and recommends corrective actions to prevent delays.
• Implements digital workflows to improve drafting efficiency and collaboration.
• Provides technical guidance to junior drafters on software and drafting techniques.
• Prepares detailed visualizations and renderings for client presentations.
• Ensures sustainability considerations are incorporated into design documentation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

$92000 -146000 / year

Education

• Requires a 4 year degree in a relevant field, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

Experience

• Requires 5 years of related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Required: Design Engineering - The process of devising a system, component, or process to meet desired needs.
• Required: Engineering Drawing/Blueprint Interpretation - Engineering drawings are arich and specific outline that shows all the information and requirements needed to manufacture an item or product.
• Required: Technical Drawing - Technical drawing, also known as an engineering drawing, is a detailed, precise diagram or plan that conveys information about how an object functions or is constructed.
• Required: Computer-Aided Design (CAD) - The use of computers to aid in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimization of a design.
• Required: 2D/3D Modeling - Creating two-dimensional or three-dimensional drawings of objects, with 2D mainly for line drawings and 3D modeling for creating spaces and objects.
• Required: Regulatory Compliance - Ensuring an organization's adherence to laws, regulations, guidelines and specifications relevant to its business processes.
• Required: Prototyping - Building an early sample, model, or release of a product for the purpose of testing a concept or process.
• Required: Quality Management - Quality management ensures that an organization, product or service is consistent. It has four main components: quality planning, quality assurance, quality control and quality improvement.
• Required: Requirements Management - The process of documenting, analyzing, tracing, prioritizing and agreeing on requirements and then controlling change and communicating to relevant stakeholders.
• Required: Documentation & Records Management - Creating, distributing, using, maintaining and disposition of recorded information maintained as evidence of business activities and transactions.

Benefits

• Competitive pay & Annual Bonus program
• Medical, dental, and vision packages (plus free Mental Health resources/sessions)
• 401K company match & Company provided Pension Plan
• Work/Life Balance including generous PTO
• Wellness Programs/Classes
• Tuition/Education Reimbursement
• Career Development Tools & Resources through SoCalGas University

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