Senior Piping Designer

Pond & Company

Senior Piping Designer leading industrial and Life Sciences piping design for U.S. clients.

Posted 8/6/2026full-timePeachtree Corners • Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in industrial piping design and drafting, with a strong focus on developing and revising P&IDs, GA drawings, and piping layouts. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams, mentor junior designers, and ensure high-quality project execution.

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Industrial Piping Design2D AutoCADAutoCAD Plant 3DRevitP&ID Development

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Hard Skills

Piping Design StandardsPiping Layout DevelopmentMechanical Installation DocumentationPiping Flexibility AnalysisThermal Expansion PrinciplesManual Valve SizingClash DetectionQuality Review of DeliverablesField WalkdownsProject Scheduling

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsMentoringTeam CoordinationIndependent WorkProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

NavisworksMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft Teams

Certifications & Qualifications

Associate's Degree in Engineering TechnologyComputer-Aided DraftingDesign Technology

Industry Keywords

Process Industrial FacilitiesLife Sciences FacilitiesDesign-BuildEPC Project DeliveryConstruction Bulk Materials

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design and layout of process and utility piping systems for clients across the United States
Support multidisciplinary project teams
Develop and mentor junior designers
Independently lead piping design efforts from conceptual design through construction documentation
Ensure high-quality project execution
Develop and revise P&IDs, GA drawings, piping plans, equipment layouts, and isometric drawings
Create mechanical and piping installation documents using vendor equipment drawings and specifications
Develop complete piping layouts from P&IDs, process flow diagrams, equipment arrangements, and vendor documentation
Coordinate workflow and information exchange across Process, Mechanical, Structural, Electrical, Instrumentation, and Architectural disciplines
Estimate design effort, prioritize workload, and meet project schedules
Lead, mentor, and coordinate piping designers on multidisciplinary projects
Participate in design reviews, constructability reviews, and interdisciplinary coordination meetings
Perform quality reviews of piping deliverables before issuance
Perform field walkdowns and verify existing conditions
Present technical information in formal client and project meetings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate's degree in Engineering Technology, Computer-Aided Drafting, Design Technology, or equivalent industry experience
10+ years of relevant industrial experience in mechanical/piping drafting and design
Expertise in industrial piping design and drafting standards, preferably in Process Industrial and/or Life Sciences facilities
Experience designing complex process, utility, and facility piping systems
Advanced proficiency with 2D AutoCAD, AutoCAD Plant 3D, and Revit
Experience with Navisworks for model review, clash detection, and multidisciplinary coordination is preferred
Knowledge and application of piping supports, restraints, and coordination with structural engineering
Working knowledge of piping flexibility, thermal expansion, and stress analysis principles
Knowledge of manual valve selection, sizing, application, and installation requirements
Ability to develop and revise P&IDs, GA drawings, piping plans, equipment layouts, and isometric drawings
Experience designing piping systems associated with pumps, tanks, heat exchangers, pressure vessels, control valve stations, and inline instrumentation
Familiarity with piping specifications, construction bulk materials, equipment installation details, and applicable industry standards
Ability to create accurate mechanical and piping installation documents using vendor equipment drawings and specifications
Ability to develop complete piping layouts from P&IDs, process flow diagrams, equipment arrangements, and vendor documentation
Knowledge of workflow and information exchange between Process, Mechanical, Structural, Electrical, Instrumentation, and Architectural disciplines
Knowledge of schedule constraints and deliverable requirements
Ability to estimate design effort, prioritize workload, and meet project schedules
Knowledge and application of company engineering, BIM, and CAD drafting standards
Experience leading piping design efforts from conceptual design through construction documentation
Experience leading, mentoring, and coordinating a team of piping designers on multidisciplinary projects
Experience participating in design reviews, constructability reviews, and interdisciplinary coordination meetings
Experience performing quality reviews of piping deliverables prior to issuance
Experience supporting Design-Build and EPC project delivery is preferred
Experience performing field walkdowns and verifying existing conditions is preferred
Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including presenting technical information in formal client and project meetings
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while mentoring junior designers and contributing to department standards and workflows
Up to 25% travel
Remote employees must travel to the Peachtree Corners, GA headquarters, usually once per quarter

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work option
Up to 25% travel
Regular travel to the Peachtree Corners, GA headquarters usually once per quarter for remote employees
Opportunities to broaden technical knowledge across multiple markets and geographies