Sr. Piping Designer

auduboncorporatecareers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Audubon is seeking a Senior Piping Designer to join our Houston, TX office. You will develop piping layouts and 3D models for capital projects, ensuring designs are constructible, code-compliant, and coordinated across all disciplines.

You’ll lead design activities, guide junior designers, and support projects from concept through construction, ensuring high-quality, safe, and compliant deliverables throughout the lifecycle.

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 Navisworks.
• Strong knowledge of ASME B31.3, B31.4 and B31.8, pipe supports.

Responsibilities

• Develop piping layouts, plans, isometrics, and 3D models.
• Coordinate with process, mechanical, civil/structural, and electrical disciplines.
• Review models and incorporate client feedback and constructability.
• Mentor junior designers and check deliverables for quality.

Skills

Navisworks

3D modeling

P&IDs

ASME B31.3

ASME B31.4

ASME B31.8

Piping design

Coordination

Education

Associate degree or technical diploma in drafting/design

Tools

E3D

CadWorx

Job description

Audubon is currently seeking a Senior Piping Designer to join our team in our Houston, TX Office. The Senior Piping Designer will develop detailed piping layouts and 3D models for capital projects, ensuring designs are constructible, code-compliant, and coordinated across all disciplines. You’ll lead design activities, guide junior designers, and support projects from concept through construction.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop piping layouts, plans, isometrics, and 3D models using tools such as 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

Health, Safety, and Environmental Responsibilities:

• All employees are responsible for supporting Audubon Companies' Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies and procedures. This includes:
• Performing duties in a manner that protects personal and team health and safety
• Participating in required HSE training, meetings, and reporting activities
• Identifying and reporting hazards, near misses, and unsafe conditions
• Following safe work practices and complying with applicable regulatory requirements

EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled