Senior Piping Design Lead – Global Projects

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors is seeking a piping lead to develop efficient piping designs for capital projects across multiple sites and regions. You will translate requirements into safe, maintainable layouts and drive standards for CAD/3D modeling and drawing quality.

The role requires designing and leading 3D piping packages, coordinating with process, mechanical, civil/structural, and other stakeholders, and ensuring constructability and safe operation.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Design or Drafting Technology required.
• 12 years of relevant design experience in chemical, agricultural, pharmaceutical, or industrial facilities.
• Proficiency with CAD and 3D modeling tools for plant design (AutoCAD, Plant 3D, CADWorx, SmartPlant, MicroStation).
• Familiarity with piping codes/standards including ASME B31.3.

Responsibilities

• Participate as a project team member and piping discipline lead for large, complex capital projects.
• Lead piping design and closeout documentation per engineering execution process.
• Lead development of piping design requirements and assemble estimate information.
• Lead piping design package development including 3D models, layouts, isometrics, supports, tie-ins, and BOMs.
• Develop piping designs that satisfy project/process requirements with emphasis on safety and maintainability.
• Model equipment connections, nozzles, valves, fittings, pipes, and supports in 3D.
• Perform and lead field walkdowns to verify conditions and resolve constructability issues.
• Coordinate with process, mechanical, civil/structural, electrical, instrumentation, and project management teams.
• Review P&IDs, flow diagrams, equipment layouts, and vendor drawings for integrated deliverables.
• Provide guidance on piping layout, equipment arrangement, and construction details.
• Oversight of vendors, consultants, EPCM firms, fabricators, and contractors for piping deliverables.
• Support design reviews, constructability reviews, and project readiness assessments.

Skills

Piping design

CAD/3D modeling

P&IDs & isometrics

Field verification

Project leadership

Interdisciplinary coordination

Drawing quality control

Education

Associate degree in Engineering Technology or CAD

BS in Engineering/Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Plant 3D

CADWorx

SmartPlant

MicroStation

Job description

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors is seeking a piping lead to develop efficient piping designs for capital projects across multiple sites and regions. You will translate requirements into safe, maintainable layouts and drive standards for CAD/3D modeling and drawing quality.

The role requires designing and leading 3D piping packages, coordinating with process, mechanical, civil/structural, and other stakeholders, and ensuring constructability and safe operation.