Sr. Piping Designer

BlackRock Resources LLC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 78,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in staffing and recruiting is seeking a Senior Designer/Checker for Piping to lead design layouts and ensure drawing accuracy. This mid-senior level position requires a degree in Engineering and extensive piping design experience. Candidates will manage projects while supporting lower-level drafters within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of piping design experience, ideally at Matrix.
• Proficient with CADWorx and AVEVA systems.
• Strong understanding of piping standards and codes.

Responsibilities

• Complete piping layouts and ensure accuracy of drawings.
• Manage project scope, budget and communicate effectively.
• Support team members and conduct training.

Skills

Piping Design

Mechanical Drafting

3D CAD Systems

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CADWorx

AVEVA

MS Office Suite

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Job Summary

The Sr. Designer/Checker, Piping is a senior-level design/drafting position responsible for producing design layouts and finished drawings. Incumbents will be assigned to custom jobs involving, but not limited to, field survey, design sketches, engineering support, piping design, layouts, and final drawings. They will also check all assigned drawings to ensure accuracy and error-free work. This role acts as the Discipline Design Lead (DDL) and may serve as the Project Design Lead (PDL) for all disciplines on the project, leading internal and external designers/drafters.

Essential Functions

• Support the company's safety commitments and core values.
• Represent the company ethically and professionally at all times.
• Assist the Squad Leader in meeting job requirements, coordinating tasks, and conducting training.
• Support lower classification drafters with questions and issues during project work.
• Manage scope, budget, and schedule for projects, ensuring resources stay within limits.
• Participate in project meetings and communicate proactively outside of meetings.
• Perform facility, equipment, and piping layouts; produce and check drawings for accuracy and completeness.
• Correct drawings based on red marks from check prints.
• Perform detailed dimensional and bill of material checks.
• Ensure job constructability, safety, and quality standards are met.
• Communicate urgency in problem-solving and task completion.
• Assist in scope of work and man-hour estimates as needed.
• Collaborate with team members professionally.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field, focusing on piping design, or equivalent experience.
• At least 4 years of piping design and layout experience; 2+ years preferred at Matrix.
• Proficiency with advanced 3D CAD systems like CADWorx and AVEVA; AVEVA experience highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of piping, mechanical drafting, and related disciplines.
• Knowledge of fabrication, purchasing, and field construction processes.
• Ability to interpret P&ID diagrams, vendor drawings, and piping details.
• Experience with API, ANSI, ASME codes and standards.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and thoroughness.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask under deadlines.
• Excellent listening, speaking, and writing skills.
• Occasional overtime and travel may be required.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and IT
• Industries: Staffing and Recruiting

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