Senior Piping Designer - 3D Modeling & Leadership

Audubon Companies; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Audubon Companies in Houston, TX is seeking a Senior Piping Designer to develop detailed piping layouts and 3D models for capital projects. You will lead design activities, guide junior designers, and coordinate across disciplines from concept through construction.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of piping design experience in oil & gas, strong ASME knowledge, and proficiency with Navisworks and 3D modeling tools.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical diploma in drafting/design (or equivalent experience)
• 10+ years of piping design experience in oil & gas projects
• Proficiency in 3D modeling software and navigation tools like Navisworks
• Strong knowledge of ASME B31.3, B31.4 and B31.8, pipe supports, and piping material specifications
• Solid understanding of P&IDs, stress considerations, and construction practices

Responsibilities

• Develop piping layouts, plans, isometrics, and 3D models using E3D or CadWorx
• Perform equipment and piping arrangement studies, ensuring accessibility, operability, and maintainability
• Coordinate with process, mechanical, civil/structural, and electrical disciplines to resolve interferences
• Conduct model reviews (30/60/90%) and incorporate client and constructability feedback
• Review vendor drawings and support material take-offs (MTOs) and field queries
• Mentor junior designers and check deliverables for quality and standards compliance

Skills

Piping design

3D modeling

P&IDs & stress

Construction practices

Mentoring

Education

Associate degree or technical diploma in drafting/design

Tools

Navisworks

E3D

CadWorx

Job description

Audubon Companies in Houston, TX is seeking a Senior Piping Designer to develop detailed piping layouts and 3D models for capital projects. You will lead design activities, guide junior designers, and coordinate across disciplines from concept through construction.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of piping design experience in oil & gas, strong ASME knowledge, and proficiency with Navisworks and 3D modeling tools.