Piping Lead Designer

Are you an experienced Piping Designer looking to make an immediate difference, lead others, and take the next step in your career? If yes, then join us at CHEMSTRESS!

Who We Are:
Chemstress is an engineering & design build firm located in downtown Akron, OH. We strive to create a culture that feels like family, where we are committed to collaboration, innovation, and growth. We offer a dynamic environment filled with opportunities to grow both personally and professionally each day. Our diverse team consists of leaders, mentors, and those eager to learn with us. At Chemstress, we value work-life balance, employee wellness, and long-term relationships with both clients and employees alike. If you're looking for a career where you can contribute to versatile, high-impact projects across a wide range of industries—while working alongside a talented, experienced team in a flexible environment—you’ve come to the right place!
Summary: The Piping Lead Designer is an individual with experience in the various aspects of piping design and who can perform the duties of a Lead Designer for large and small projects. These duties include producing piping design drawings, interfacing with other engineering disciplines, and performing field design work.

PLEASE NOTE: We do NOT design any residential, commercial, or retail projects. Successful candidates will have INDUSTRIAL structural design experience. This is a also HYBRID position and remote candidates cannot be considered. Relocation assistance is offered on a case-by-case basis.

Key Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, you must be able to accomplish each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Upon request, reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Overall responsibility for the piping design work on assigned projects
• Oversees the piping design work performed by others
• Oversees the production of piping drawings and documents
• Performs piping design and drawing work
• Produces equipment layout drawings
• Provides layout of material handling systems
• Interfaces with other engineering disciplines and clients
• Monitors piping manhours and schedules for projects
• Performs field work by obtaining information, making field sketches, and verifying drawings

- Observe safety and security procedures; report potentially unsafe conditions; uses -equipment and materials properly.

• Accept other duties as assigned.

Qualifications - Education/Experience:

• Twenty (20) or more years piping design and equipment layout experience, working in one or more of the following service areas: Chemical, Polymer, Refining, Power
• Two year or four year engineering technology degree is desirable
• Experience in Consulting Engineering is desirable
• Proficient in 3D piping design; AutoCAD 3D experience a plus

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction
• Authorizes a background investigation, including verification of past employment, criminal history, and educational background
• Submits to a drug test post offer
• Possesses a valid driver’s license
• Accepts that this position may require some domestic overnight travel
• Must be willing and able to commute to office location at least 3 days per week
• Must be able to collaborate with others in an on-site, team environment
• Must have reliable, consistent, and punctual work-site attendance
• Must be able to utilize the required technology such as computers, phones, and tablets to complete job duties
• Must be an organized, self-starter
• Must be organized and able to independently manage time effectively
• Must be able to handle varying workloads and the variable stress-levels associated with said workload
• Must be able to meet quality and productivity standards required by the company

Location: On-site in Akron, OH with hybrid schedule option

Job type: Full time, direct hire

Pay: $85K-105K (Salary, but will earn for any hours worked over 40/week)

Benefits summary:

401(k) matching
Health insurance
Health savings account (HSA)
Health care flexible spending account (FSA)
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Company-paid life insurance
Voluntary life & AD&D insurance
Paid time off
Paid jury duty
Bereavement leave pay
Tuition assistance
College scholarship opportunities for dependents
Parking subsidy
Flexible, hybrid schedule
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Profit sharing/bonus opportunities
Casual dress code
Employee performance recognition
Sporting event tickets
Company-sponsored events


Chemstress is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Chemstress does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by country, regional or local law.

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