Senior Process Piping Designer

What You Will Contribute to OHM Advisors

As a Senior Process Piping Designer, you will lead the design and development of process piping systems for industrial and manufacturing facilities. Working alongside engineers, designers, and project managers, you will develop safe, efficient, and practical solutions for new facilities and improvements to existing operations. You will support projects from conceptual design through construction and startup while providing technical guidance and mentorship to designers and drafters.

Your Responsibilities

• Develop piping layouts, equipment arrangements, and routing that support safety, operations, maintenance, and constructability.
• Prepare and review piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), plans, elevations, isometric drawings, pipe support details, and 3D plant models.
• Develop piping specifications and select materials based on process requirements and applicable codes.
• Conduct site visits and field investigations, interpret laser scan data, and document existing conditions to support system modifications and tie-ins.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to resolve design conflicts, perform model clash detection, and participate in design, safety, and constructability reviews.
• Lead piping design activities, review team deliverables for quality and accuracy, and mentor designers and drafters.
• Support construction by reviewing submittals and shop drawings, resolving field issues, preparing as-built documentation, and assisting with commissioning and startup.

Requirements

• An associate degree in Design Technology, Mechanical Design, Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred. An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
• 10+ years of piping design experience in industrial or process facilities, including manufacturing, chemical processing, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, oil and gas, or power generation environments.
• Experience leading piping design efforts and coordinating work across multiple disciplines.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD and piping design/modeling software such as CADWorx or SmartPlant 3D; Plant 3D experience preferred. Proficiency with Navisworks for model coordination and review.
• Strong knowledge of piping materials, specifications, valves, equipment layouts, process and utility systems, and pipe stress and flexibility considerations.
• Thorough understanding of applicable ASME, ANSI, API, NFPA, OSHA, and food-grade standards, along with piping fabrication, installation, and maintenance practices.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, project coordination, and mentoring skills, with attention to safety and quality.
• Experience with laser scanning, point cloud modeling, modifications to existing facilities, and BIM workflows preferred. Familiarity with Revit, MicroStation, SolidWorks, or Autodesk Inventor is beneficial.
• Experience with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects, industrial modernization, or client coordination preferred.
• Ability to travel occasionally and conduct plant walkdowns in industrial environments, including accessing stairs, ladders, platforms, and elevated work areas while wearing required personal protective equipment.