Senior Piping Designer & Discipline Lead (Hybrid)

GDH; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

GDH is seeking a senior-level Piping Designer/Checker to create precise piping layouts and drawings for complex projects. You will lead design efforts as Discipline Design Lead and potentially as Project Design Lead, guiding internal and external teams through the project lifecycle.

The role requires 4+ years in piping design, proficiency with CADWorx/PDMS/AVEVA, and familiarity with API, ANSI, and ASME codes. A hybrid schedule with some travel is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline; piping design focus preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of piping design and layout experience; 2+ years at Matrix or similar is preferred.
• Proficiency with advanced 3D CAD systems such as CADWorx, PDMS, or AVEVA; AVEVA experience highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of piping, mechanical drafting, and fabrication processes.
• Familiarity with API, ANSI, and ASME codes.
• Experience with P&IDs, vendor drawings, and piping details.

Responsibilities

• Develop and produce detailed piping design layouts, sketches, and final drawings using CAD systems (CADWorx, PDMS, AVEVA).
• Review and check drawings for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to project specs and codes.
• Conduct dimensional checks and BOM reviews for correctness and manufacturability.
• Support safety in design practices and ensure drawings meet safety criteria.
• Lead and coordinate discipline design efforts as DDL and potentially PDL; mentor team members.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Project coordination

Communication

Leadership

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline

Tools

CADWorx

PDMS

AVEVA

MS Office Suite

Job description

GDH is seeking a senior-level Piping Designer/Checker to create precise piping layouts and drawings for complex projects. You will lead design efforts as Discipline Design Lead and potentially as Project Design Lead, guiding internal and external teams through the project lifecycle.

The role requires 4+ years in piping design, proficiency with CADWorx/PDMS/AVEVA, and familiarity with API, ANSI, and ASME codes. A hybrid schedule with some travel is offered.