Senior 3D Piping Designer

GAS GLOBAL SERVICES; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 103,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GAS GLOBAL SERVICES seeks a Senior 3D Piping Designer to support industrial projects from concept through construction in Houston, TX. The candidate will lead piping layout, 3D modeling, and interdisciplinary coordination while ensuring constructability and quality.

Required are 10+ years in piping design, strong CADWorx/AutoCAD/Navisworks skills, and experience with brownfield/greenfield projects. This role involves mentoring junior staff and coordinating with multiple disciplines on site.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of industrial piping design experience.
• Experience with brownfield and greenfield projects preferred.
• Familiarity with laser scanning, point clouds, and 3D modelling preferred.
• Strong understanding of piping standards, plant layout, supports, fabrication, and construction practices.
• Ability to work independently and lead piping design efforts on complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed 3D piping models using industry-standard software.
• Create piping layouts, equipment arrangements, isometrics, and construction deliverables.
• Perform clash detection and coordinate with mechanical, process, civil/structural, electrical, and controls teams.
• Support model reviews, constructability reviews, and field installation activities.
• Generate material take-offs and assist with project execution through detailed design and construction.
• Mentor junior designers and support design quality initiatives.

Skills

Piping design

3D modelling

Clash detection

Independent work

Leadership

Education

High School Degree or Higher

Tools

CADWorx

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Job description

Senior 3D Piping Designer

JOB-10047821

Anticipated Start Date

November 2, 2026

Location

Houston, TX

Type of Employment

Contract-to-hire

Employer Info

Our client is a multi-faceted company providing full-service engineering services from start-up to completion phases, including conceptual front-end engineering, detailed engineering, procurement, construction management, and commissioning and start-up phases on small to mid-size projects.

Job Summary

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior 3D Piping Designer to support industrial projects from concept through construction. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in 3D plant modeling, piping layout, interdisciplinary coordination, and construction support.

Job Description

• Develop and maintain detailed 3D piping models using industry-standard software.
• Create piping layouts, equipment arrangements, isometrics, and construction deliverables.
• Perform clash detection and coordinate with mechanical, process, civil/structural, electrical, and controls teams.
• Support model reviews, constructability reviews, and field installation activities.
• Generate material take-offs and assist with project execution through detailed design and construction.
• Mentor junior designers and support design quality initiatives.
• Qualifications

Skills Required

• 10+ years of industrial piping design experience
• Experience with brownfield and greenfield projects preferred
• Familiarity with laser scanning, point clouds, and 3D modelling preferred
• Advanced proficiency with CADWorx, AutoCAD, and Navisworks
• Experience in oil & gas, chemical, petrochemical, power, manufacturing, or related industrial facilities
• Strong understanding of piping standards, plant layout, supports, fabrication, and construction practices
• Ability to work independently and lead piping design efforts on complex projects

Education/Training/Certifications

• High School Degree or Higher

Pay Rate/Salary

• $75.00-80.00/hr. Compensation will be offered within this posted range based on experience, skills, and market factors

GAS Energy Staffing LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment Decision are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factors protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.