Piping Designer

Job Description

As a Piping Designer with you will create and establish complex designs consistent with good practices, client requirements and conformance to Codes & Standards. The Piping Designer will also apply standard drafting techniques to generate and interpret drawings in support of assigned projects to ensure that all established Company design standards and practices are followed.

Responsibilities Include

• Coordinate daily work tasks and design activities with the Piping Discipline Manager to align with project objectives and schedules.
• Collect and prepare technical data and reference information needed to develop piping designs and detail drawings, including orthographic views, isometrics, and related documentation.
• Perform CAD design of basic equipment layouts and piping routings that comply with applicable codes, standards, and specific client requirements.
• Develop and maintain 2D and 3D piping models using AutoCAD and Autodesk Plant 3D to accurately represent process piping and associated equipment.
• Generate and update orthographic drawings, isometric drawings, and bills of materials to support procurement, fabrication, and construction activities.
• Interact with other internal departments, such as civil, mechanical, and process, to obtain necessary information and ensure coordinated designs.
• Collaborate with suppliers and external partners to gather pertinent technical data and ensure compatibility of piping components and equipment.
• Assist with field work by checking installations, verifying that constructed piping systems match the design, and supporting problem-solving activities as issues arise.
• Update the 3D piping model and associated drawings based on field findings, design changes, and scope adjustments.
• Participate in intra-disciplinary meetings as requested by the Piping Discipline Manager or Project Manager to review design progress, resolve issues, and coordinate deliverables.
• Communicate with internal resources to clearly convey project design intent and promptly identify and document scope changes.
• Ensure that all work products adhere to established quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) standards and company design practices.

Essential Skills

• 5 years of relevant piping design experience, preferably in process piping.
• Associate degree in a technical discipline or equivalent relevant technical education.
• Proficiency in 2D piping design using AutoCAD.
• Experience with 3D CAD piping design using Autodesk Plant 3D.
• Ability to develop equipment layouts and overall facility layouts in a CAD environment.
• Basic experience in preparing 3D piping models for process and mechanical systems.
• Ability to produce orthographic drawings, isometric drawings, and detailed bills of materials.
• Understanding of piping design principles, process piping systems, and related mechanical and civil interfaces.
• Ability to interpret and generate P&ID (piping and instrumentation diagrams).
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to following established design standards and QA/QC procedures.
• Effective communication skills to interact with internal teams, suppliers, and project stakeholders.
• Ability to support field verification and problem-solving activities related to piping installations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cleveland, OH.

The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $50.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in Cleveland,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 5, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Salary : $34 - $50