Senior Piping Designer

Polaris Engineering, Inc.; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Polaris Engineering, Inc. in Lake Charles, LA is looking for a Sr. Piping Designer to supervise piping projects and manage budgets across all phases of design. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in piping design for refining and gas processing, particularly LNG projects, alongside a strong knowledge of AutoCAD. Responsibilities include leading teams, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring communication among engineering disciplines. Short-term travel and overtime availability are required.

Qualifications

• Ten years of experience in piping design for Refining, Gas Processing, or LNG projects.
• Mastered current piping design, drafting responsibilities, and software packages.
• Broad technical knowledge of design concepts and systems.
• Seven years of AutoCAD experience required.
• 8+ years of progressive experience as a Design Lead preferred.
• Available for short‑term travel and overtime if necessary.
• Able to obtain and maintain TWIC and client facility entry requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervises Piping projects and budgets for all phases of the design scope.
• Assists in planning schedules and workforce requirements for projects.
• Ownership of plant layout and design.
• Ensures effective communication among engineering disciplines.
• Leads project teams of Piping Designers and Drafters.
• Mentors Junior Piping Designers and Drafters.

Skills

Piping design

Project management

Communication

Mentorship

AutoCAD

Education

High School diploma

College or associate degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Sr. Piping Designer supervises Piping projects and budgets for all phases of the piping design scope.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Piping Designer assists in planning schedules and workforce requirements for projects
• Ownership of plant layout and design
• Maintains and promotes a focus on Polaris' products, whether engineering, fabrication, or construction
• Piping Designer ensures effective communication among other engineering disciplines and effective change management
• The individual in this role assumes responsibility for cost, schedule, quantity, and budget control for assigned piping work
• Leads project teams of Piping Designers and Drafters
• Mentors Junior Piping Designers and Drafters, teaching by example and discourse the design craft

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Sr. Piping Designer has ten years of experience in piping design for Refining, Gas Processing, or LNG projects
• The individual should have mastered current piping design, drafting responsibilities, and software packages
• The candidate demonstrates a broad technical knowledge of design concepts and systems
• Seven years of AutoCAD experience is required
• 8+ years of progressive experience in plant layout, piping design, design modeling, and drafting as a Design Lead preferred
• High School diploma required
• College or associate degree preferred
• Available for short‑term travel
• Available to work overtime if necessary
• Be able to obtain and maintain TWIC and client facility entry requirements

REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

Reports to the Piping Design Coordinator

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift to 40 pounds at times
• Must be able to work in facilities, climbing ladder, stairs, and walking in warm temperatures