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Designer II Piping

Zachry Group
Downers Grove, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 6/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/11/2026
Job Description

Successful candidate will be responsible for working with a team of engineers supporting process engineering and design tasks for assigned projects.

Responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Ability to complete piping design and basic equipment layout efforts in accordance with Industry Practices using 2D CAD & 3D E3D Software and/or other 3D Design software.
  • Able to model/design from complex equipment via vendor drawings
  • Basic ability to markup vendor documents and vendor document review process
  • Understanding of pipe supports and piping design constructability
  • Understanding of basic structural design
  • Initiate conceptual physical design requirements in coordination with appropriate responsible supervisors and engineers
  • Ability to create and maintain designer notes including ability to recognize required content that affects the project execution.
  • Prepare design sketches for use by drafting personnel
  • Ability to prepare documents and packages with all required references for checking
  • Perform all other duties as assigned


Qualifications

JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • High school diploma or associate’s degree with drafting courses
  • 5 years of experience and knowledge in the design requirements for respective disciplines as they apply to the Energy & Chemical industry.
  • Must have 3D modeling experience.
  • Strong Piping Design skills in accordance with Industry standards and codes
  • Ability to self-manage the execution workflow and quality process for small caps projects
  • Basic ability and understanding of recognizing project change and basic understanding of change management procedure with ability to convey to Project leads.
  • Basic knowledge of pipe spec development and workflow including understanding of conditioning requirements, piping participation, and knowledge of requirements to add components in 3D software.
  • More advanced layout design on a broader selection of equipment
  • More advanced operational and maintenance requirements for instrumentation and equipment including an understanding of differences in technologies and operability.
  • Consult others as qualified experts and capable of making some key technical decisions on a project
  • More advanced understanding of the overall Project Execution and Multi-Discipline project workflow and execution especially as it pertains to interdisciplinary workflow and coordination expectations.
  • More advanced knowledge of a FEL/FEED staged process including differences on execution between early FEL/FEED and detailed design.
  • Strong communication skills required to provide effective inter-discipline, client, vendor, and construction coordination on multiple projects as well as the ability to clearly communicate information and ideas in writing especially as part of execution planning
  • Willingness to learn and work on a variety of tasks within multiple industries


Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Certificate in Drafting/Design preferred.
  • Commitment to quality, responsibility, high work standards and initiatives.
  • Comply and understand the company’s culture and philosophies including all business objectives and goals.
  • Ability to direct and control the complete operation of a project, guided by precedent and within the limits of established policies.
  • Appropriate use of confidential information, which if disclosed, may be detrimental to the company’s interests.
  • Position requires a “Whatever It Takes” attitude and commitment.
  • Ability to clearly communicate information and ideas verbally and in writing.


Salary/Pay Rate:

In accordance with Illinois Equal Pay Act, the expected salary range for this Illinois position, Designer II Piping, is between $94,900.00 and $133,640.00 annually. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors as permitted by law.

Benefits:

This position, Designer I Piping, is eligible for participation in Zachry’s Total Employee Rewards Program, which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, and other ancillary benefits. This position is also eligible for participation in the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Employee will be required to communicate in person, via telephone, email, video chat and software systems. Position will include visits to maintenance sites and industrial facilities requiring mobility (on ground and at heights) and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves and work boots.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Employee will work in multiple environments including an office, warehouse and in a trailer or building on sites. On work sites noise levels will be moderate to high. Job site will contain light to heavy equipment vehicles, small to large

equipment, materials, communication equipment and tools, people standing, walking, sitting, signaling and talking, bells whistles and alarms.

The above description covers the fundamental responsibilities of a Piping Designer. It shall not be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day.

ZACHRY GROUP is dedicated in providing a Safe and Drug Free work environment; and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary : $94,900 - $133,640

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