Piping Designer â Process Plant Engineering

C3 Resources; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

C3 Resources invites an experienced Mid-Level Piping Designer to join our mechanical engineering team in Centurion. The successful candidate will lead 3D design, modelling and detailing of industrial piping systems for complex process plant projects, collaborating closely with Mechanical, Process, Structural and EC&I disciplines.

You will interpret P&IDs, develop piping layouts, isometrics and fabrication deliverables, and ensure clash-free, fabrication-ready drawings that comply with applicable

Qualifications

• Relevant mechanical engineering or piping design qualification.
• 515 years' experience in piping design and 3D modelling, preferably in process plants.

Responsibilities

• Develop 3D piping layouts and models for industrial process plants.
• Produce piping general arrangements, isometric drawings, spool drawings and fabrication deliverables.
• Design piping routes, supports and equipment connections.
• Interpret P&IDs, process flow diagrams and project specifications.
• Prepare and review piping drawings, material take-offs and BOMs.
• Coordinate piping designs with multidisciplinary teams.
• Identify and resolve clashes and fabrication issues.
• Ensure designs comply with standards and project requirements.

Skills

Piping design

3D modelling

AutoCAD/Plant3D

P&ID interpretation

Education

Mechanical Engineering or Piping Design qualification

Tools

Autodesk Plant 3D

AutoCAD

Job description

About the Role

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Mid-Level Piping Designer (515 years' experience) to join a well-established Mechanical Engineering team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the 3D design, modelling and detailing of industrial piping systems for complex process plant projects, working closely with Mechanical, Process, Structural and other engineering disciplines.

This opportunity is ideal for a technically skilled Piping Designer who enjoys developing practical, accurate and fabrication-ready designs.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop 3D piping layouts and models for industrial process plants.
• Produce piping general arrangements, isometric drawings, spool drawings and fabrication deliverables.
• Design piping routes, equipment connections, supports and associated mechanical layouts.
• Interpret P&IDs, process flow diagrams, equipment layouts and technical specifications.
• Prepare and review piping drawings, material take-offs and bills of materials.
• Coordinate piping designs with Mechanical, Structural, Civil and EC&I engineering teams.
• Identify and resolve piping clashes, spatial constraints and installation challenges.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant engineering standards, project specifications and fabrication requirements.
• Support design reviews, construction queries and project implementation.

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant Mechanical Engineering, Piping Design or Technical Draughting qualification.
• 515 years' experience in piping design and 3D modelling, preferably within process plant or EPCM environments.
• Proven experience designing industrial process piping systems, including piping layouts, isometrics and equipment connections.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Plant 3D, AutoCAD or similar piping design software.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Working knowledge of piping materials, fittings, valves, supports and fabrication practices.
• Familiarity with relevant piping codes and standards, particularly ASME B31.3, advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Join an established engineering consultancy working on technically challenging local and international process plant projects. This position offers exposure to complex industrial piping systems, advanced 3D design technologies and experienced multidisciplinary engineering teams.