Senior Maritime Piping Design Lead

Senesco Marine LLC; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Senesco Marine LLC is seeking a Lead Piping Designer to lead the design and development of piping systems for vessel construction and repair projects. You will ensure piping arrangements, drawings, and production packages are accurate, buildable, and aligned with engineering design intent, while coordinating with engineering and production teams.

Responsibilities include developing detailed drawings, checking piping arrangements, spool drawings, and reviewing production packages, with adherence

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in shipbuilding or marine piping design.
• Strong experience with AutoCAD, Navisworks, and ShipConstructor.
• Associate degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Extensive knowledge of piping systems, connections, and layouts.
• Ability to design and check piping arrangements, spool drawings, and related equipment.
• Experience reviewing and validating production packages (red-line and back-fix methods).
• Understanding of ABS and U.S. Coast Guard rules and regulations.
• Strong knowledge of shipyard fabrication methods and best practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with ability to mentor junior designers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of piping systems for vessel construction and repair projects.
• Develop detailed drawings and production packages, ensuring accuracy and alignment with design intent.
• Coordinate with engineering and production teams to support fabrication and construction.
• Review and validate piping arrangements, spool drawings, and related equipment for buildability.
• Ensure compliance with ABS and USCG rules and shipyard fabrication practices.

Skills

Piping design

Leadership

Mentoring junior designers

Project coordination

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Associate degree in a related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Navisworks

ShipConstructor

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senesco Marine LLC is seeking a Lead Piping Designer to lead the design and development of piping systems for vessel construction and repair projects. You will ensure piping arrangements, drawings, and production packages are accurate, buildable, and aligned with engineering design intent, while coordinating with engineering and production teams.

Responsibilities include developing detailed drawings, checking piping arrangements, spool drawings, and reviewing production packages, with adherence