Piping Designer

Career-Level Piping Designer (Industrial Facilities)Hybrid | 2 Days Onsite Weekly Preferred Locations: Portland, OR | Phoenix, AZ | Pittsburgh, PA | Boise, ID Alternate offices may be consideredWhy This RoleWe're looking for a Career-Level Piping Designer ready to step into complex industrial and commercial facility projects. In this role, you'll independently develop piping designs, contribute technical judgment to layout and constructability decisions, and coordinate closely with engineers and cross-discipline teams to deliver high-quality, construction-ready models and drawings.This position sits in the sweet spot between senior execution and technical leadership—ideal for a designer who wants more ownership, more influence, and exposure to higher-complexity work without fully moving into management.What You'll DoDevelop complete piping layouts, routing, and 3D model content using AutoCAD Plant 3D, Revit, or CADWorx with minimal directionApply advanced piping design principles including routing optimization, equipment interfaces, and discipline coordinationLead portions of equipment layout and integrate detailed vendor data into piping modelsProduce piping plans, sections, isometrics, and details aligned with Jacobs standards and project requirementsResolve multi-discipline comments, clashes, and design issues through model-based coordinationIdentify scope changes, constructability concerns, and design impacts—and communicate them proactivelySupport person-hour estimating, task planning, and sequencing for assigned scopeCoordinate with global workshare teams by issuing clear work packages, reviewing deliverables, and maintaining model consistencyAdhere to Jacobs design procedures, QA/QC expectations, and project workflowsHere's What You'll NeedAssociate's degree in Design Technology or a related field (or 2+ years of equivalent practical experience)5+ years of piping design experience in industrial, commercial, or manufacturing environmentsProficiency in AutoCAD Plant 3D, Revit, or CADWorxSolid understanding of piping specifications, materials, equipment interfaces, and layout fundamentalsAbility to read and interpret P&IDs, vendor drawings, and engineering documentationComfortable working independently with general oversight while managing assigned design tasksStrong communication and coordination skills within a multi-discipline teamExcellent organizational skills with a strong focus on model accuracy and drawing qualityIdeally, You'll Also HaveBachelor's degree in Engineering Technology or a similar disciplineExperience supporting pharmaceutical, biotech, chemical, semiconductor, or advanced manufacturing facilitiesWorking knowledge of pipe stress considerations and their impact on routing and support designExperience with QA/QC workflows, model health reviews, and specification-driven designAdvanced capability in Revit or CADWorx (custom families/parts, specs, or data integration)Prior involvement in global workshare teams, including review of model consistency and deliverable qualityHybrid Work ModelThis role requires weekly onsite attendance (2 days per week) at an approved office location. Preferred locations are listed above; alternate offices may be considered based on experience and business need.