Senior Piping Designer Job at JAB Recruitment in Houston

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Piping Designer to join our team. The Senior Piping Designer will lead a drafting team responsible for preparing layouts and designs of complex piping systems using advanced 2D and 3D modeling software. This role may also function as a Project Lead, Drafting Checker, or Project Coordinator, ensuring high-quality deliverables that meet project standards, client requirements, and deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

Design

• Prepare complete design packages, including preliminary, conceptual, and construction deliverables, along with required calculations.
• Create detailed drawings of parts, assemblies, and piping systems, including projections, sectional views, and standard specifications.
• Interpret verbal or written direction to produce preliminary and final designs.
• Collect and organize reference drawings and project information from multiple sources.
• Develop piping and equipment layouts from PFDs and P&IDs.
• Verify sketches, drawings, and designs for accuracy, constructability, and compliance with standards.
• Interface with stress engineers, pipe support engineers, construction teams, and suppliers for model/space control and project alignment.
• Prepare and revise parts lists, bills of material (BOM), procurement lists, and specifications in line with engineering changes.
• Meet deadlines for the compilation and submission of drawing packages and deliverables.

Drafting

• Produce 2D detailed drawings and drafting packages (IFA, IFB, IFC, IDC, and As-Built) according to company and client standards.
• Develop and maintain 3D models and 2D drawings for gas processing skids and packaged equipment.
• Configure and generate smart 3D models and fabrication drawings, including Isometrics, P&IDs, General Arrangements, I&E drawings, and more.
• Apply drafting standards, layering, xrefs, dynamic blocks, and plot styles effectively to maintain consistency and accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with company and client drafting/design standards.

Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in piping design, drafting mechanical components, layouts, fabrication drawings, and/or packaged skid units.
• Proficiency in PDMS (AVEVA E3D), AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office required.
• Strong background in 2D and 3D design, model/paper space, and drafting best practices.
• Expertise in developing Site Plans, Equipment Plans, Piping Plans/Elevations, Isometric Drawings, and 3D Models.
• Knowledge of piping project requirements from concept through completion.
• Ability to establish, maintain, and document company drafting and design standards while adapting to client-specific standards.
• Excellent communication, organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Self-starter capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong facilitation, collaboration, and team-building abilities.