Senior Piping Designer

Middough Inc.; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Piping Designer to lead complex piping designs and ensure adherence to industry standards. This role involves close collaboration with discipline leads, managing equipment layouts, and maintaining 3D models while adhering to QA/QC standards. The ideal candidate will bring over 10 years of experience in industrial piping systems and a strong proficiency in CAD software. Join a firm that values employee development, offering competitive benefits and a hybrid work model, providing you the opportunity to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive health coverage

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Travel insurance

Health Savings Accounts

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in industrial piping design.
• Hands-on experience in facility layouts and 3D piping models.
• Strong understanding of industrial piping systems.

Responsibilities

• Design equipment layouts and piping routings in CAD.
• Coordinate work of lead designers and ensure project standards.
• Maintain and update the 3D model as needed.

Skills

3D piping models

Orthographic drawings

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Associates Degree in drafting or design

Tools

CADWorx

Plant 3D

Autoplant

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Piping Designer - Position and Responsibilities

As a Senior Piping Designer with Middough, you will create and establish complex designs consistent with good practices, client requirements, and conformance to Codes & Standards. You will apply standard drafting techniques to generate and interpret drawings for projects and provide guidance to drafters and designers to ensure adherence to Company standards. Responsibilities include:

1. Work with discipline leads to establish budgets and ensure task deliverables are met.
2. Coordinate work of lead designers assigned to tasks.
3. Design equipment layouts and piping routings in CAD, complying with standards and client requirements.
4. Ensure discipline leads have correct project standards and checklists.
5. Maintain and update the 3D model as needed.
6. Participate in meetings with clients as requested.
7. Adhere to QA/QC standards.
8. Build and maintain professional relationships with clients and teams.

Education, Experience, and Skills

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Associates Degree in drafting or design with 10+ years of experience.
• Hands-on experience in equipment and facility layouts, 3D piping models, orthographic drawings, isometrics, bill of materials, and piping supports.
• Strong understanding of industrial piping systems.
• Experience with 3D design software like CADWorx, Plant 3D, or Autoplant.
• Experience in industrial facility design, natural gas, oil & gas, or power industries.
• Knowledge of Earned Value project monitoring.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Organizational skills for effective project planning.
• Attention to detail and good communication skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

Physical Requirements

While performing this role, you will:

• Remain stationary or sit for long periods.
• Walk, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers frequently.
• Use vision and focus skills regularly.
• Work in office conditions, with possible exposure to adverse environments at client sites.
• May require travel and possession of a valid driver's license and insurance.

About Middough

Founded in 1950, Middough Inc. is a leading engineering, architecture, and project solutions firm serving Fortune 500 clients across various industries. We value our diverse team and offer challenging projects, growth opportunities, and a commitment to excellence.

What Middough Offers

We support employee development through tools like the Middough Learning Center and offer competitive compensation and benefits, including:

• Hybrid work model
• Comprehensive health coverage
• Disability, life, and travel insurance
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Tuition assistance and certifications
• Employee Assistance Program