Senior Piping Designer-Chemicals

Worley; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services company is looking for a Senior Piping Designer in Charleston, West Virginia. The role, which is on-site, involves delivering high-quality piping design solutions for nuclear projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in piping design, particularly within nuclear environments. The position demands proficiency in PDMS/E3D modeling and the ability to work closely with engineering and QA/QC teams. The company offers equal employment opportunities irrespective of various statuses.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of piping design experience, including a senior or lead role focused on nuclear projects.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• Willingness to work in or relocate to Charleston, West Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned piping design scope, including schedules and deliverables.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable nuclear codes and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate piping design activities with engineering, QA/QC, and other disciplines.

Skills

Advanced experience with PDMS/E3D modeling

Piping design in nuclear facilities

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Navisworks

Microsoft Office

Job description

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia.

Right now, we’re bridging two worlds as we accelerate to more sustainable energy sources, while helping our customers provide the energy, chemicals and resources that society needs now.

We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their portfolio of assets. We solve complex problems by finding integrated data‑centric solutions from the first stages of consulting and engineering to installation and commissioning, to the last stages of decommissioning and remediation. Join us and help drive innovation and sustainability in our projects.

At this time, we are only considering candidates who are U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders).

Overview

Worley is seeking a Senior Piping Designer to support nuclear projects at our Charleston, West Virginia office. This is an on‑site role focused on delivering high‑quality piping design solutions within a highly regulated environment. The position involves collaboration across engineering, QA/QC, and project teams to support safe, compliant, and efficient project execution.

Purpose

As a Senior Piping Designer at Worley, you will lead and support the delivery of piping design and drafting services for nuclear projects. This role applies advanced technical expertise to ensure design quality and supports project execution in alignment with nuclear safety, regulatory, and quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned piping design scope, including schedules and deliverables


• Support project planning activities, including schedule development and milestone definition


• Develop staffing plans aligned with project scope, budget, and schedule


• Apply client procedures, nuclear quality assurance requirements (e.g., NQA-1), and project specifications


• Ensure designs comply with applicable nuclear codes, standards, and regulatory requirements


• Define and manage design areas within assigned units or facility areas


• Maintain project information tracking tools, including “Needs Lists”


• Monitor P&ID Management of Change (MOC) logs and identify scope changes


• Use 3D modeling and review tools (PDMS, E3D, Navisworks) to track design progress and quality


• Review deliverables prior to Issued for Construction (IFC) to ensure accuracy, compliance, and traceability


• Coordinate piping design activities with engineering, QA/QC, and other disciplines


• Implement and maintain deliverable verification processes in accordance with nuclear quality standards


• Participate in formal design and model reviews


• Conduct field walkdowns to verify P&IDs, collect measurements, identify tie‑in points, and assess routing constraints


• Integrate field data into 3D models and update designs accordingly


• Utilize laser scan data to support tie‑in identification and routing within existing facilities


• Lead piping design efforts on brownfield nuclear projects with existing facility constraints

Technical & Industry Experience

• Advanced experience with PDMS/E3D modeling and drafting, including integration of field data


• Experience preparing and reviewing piping deliverables, including isometrics and layouts


• Experience supporting piping design in nuclear facilities or similarly regulated environments


• Familiarity with nuclear codes and standards (e.g., ASME Section III, B31.1)


• Experience working within nuclear quality assurance programs (e.g., NQA-1)


• Understanding of nuclear safety culture, design control, and documentation requirements


• Familiarity with P&ID MOC processes and scope change management


• Ability to coordinate effectively across multiple engineering and QA disciplines


• Strong communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills

Education & Credentials

• 10+ years of piping design experience, including experience in a senior or lead role, with a focus on nuclear projects.


• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).


• Experience with Navisworks, SharePoint, and laser scanning tools is preferred.


• Authorization to work in the United States.


• Willingness to work in or relocate to the Charleston, West Virginia area.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.