Remote 3D Piping Designer – Plant Layout & Clash Detection

P&E Constructors, LLC; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 64,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership (ESOP)

Job summary

P&E Constructors, LLC is seeking a Piping Designer to support 3D piping layout and routing for industrial projects. The role emphasizes constructible designs, coordination with related disciplines, and compliance with project specifications.

The candidate will develop piping models using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD Plant 3D, manage 2D drafting in AutoCAD, and coordinate reviews via ACC and Navisworks. Remote, US-based work location preferred.

Qualifications

• Associates degree preferred in construction/engineering.
• 3–7 years of piping design experience in industrial/plant environments.
• Proficiency in 3D piping modeling/layout using Inventor and/or AutoCAD Plant 3D.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD for 2D drafting and detailing support.
• Working knowledge of ACC and Navisworks for coordination, model review, and clash detection.
• Ability to read line lists, P&IDs, and PFDs.
• Ability to interpret piping specs (materials, ratings, schedules).
• Attention to detail; ability to coordinate with multiple disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Develop 3D piping layout and routing within plant models, ensuring clash-free, constructible designs.
• Create and maintain piping models and drawings using Autodesk tools and AutoCAD.
• Coordinate model collaboration and review workflows using ACC and Navisworks.
• Perform equipment nozzle orientation checks and design tie-ins to existing systems.
• Select and place pipe supports consistent with design requirements and accessibility/maintenance needs.
• Coordinate pipe rack and sleeper layouts with structural and other disciplines.
• Interpret information from line lists, P&IDs, and PFDs to support routing and design intent.
• Interpret pipe specifications to ensure correct component selection and modeling.
• Orient valves and components for accessibility, maintainability, and project standards.

Skills

3D piping design

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD Plant 3D

AutoCAD 2D drafting

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Navisworks

P&IDs and PFDs interpretation

line lists interpretation

coordination with disciplines

Education

Associate’s degree in Construction Management/Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Plant 3D

Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)

Navisworks

Job description

P&E Constructors, LLC is seeking a Piping Designer to support 3D piping layout and routing for industrial projects. The role emphasizes constructible designs, coordination with related disciplines, and compliance with project specifications.

The candidate will develop piping models using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD Plant 3D, manage 2D drafting in AutoCAD, and coordinate reviews via ACC and Navisworks. Remote, US-based work location preferred.