Piping Designer

Job Title: Piping Designer Job Description
We are seeking a Piping Designer to support the development of piping systems and equipment layouts for industrial and process facility projects. This role is responsible for creating and maintaining detailed 2D and 3D designs, developing piping models, coordinating with engineering teams, and ensuring designs are practical, constructible, and compliant with project requirements. The ideal candidate will have experience using CAD and 3D modeling software, with a strong understanding of piping design principles and industrial facility layouts.
Responsibilities
- Create and maintain detailed 2D and 3D piping designs.
- Develop piping models and layouts for industrial and process facilities.
- Coordinate with engineering teams to ensure designs meet project requirements.
- Ensure all designs are practical, constructible, and comply with applicable codes.
- Independently manage design workflows and prioritize tasks.
- Communicate design changes and impacts to project leadership.
- Develop complex piping layouts around process equipment and structures.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams for structural interface requirements.
- Support project execution planning with clear verbal and written communication.
Essential Skills
- 5+ years of experience as a Piping Designer.
- Proficiency in CAD and 3D modeling software.
- Strong understanding of piping design principles and industry standards.
- Experience with piping design, and basic layout equipment.
- Must have 3D modeling experience in piping and instrumentation.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- High school diploma, Associate degree, or equivalent technical training in Drafting, Design Technology, or related field.
- Proficiency with 3D modeling software such as E3D, SmartPlant 3D, Plant 3D, CADWorx.
- Knowledge of project change management processes.
- Experience developing piping layouts for industrial, energy, chemical, or EPC projects.
- Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
Work Environment
The candidate will work in an office environment, collaborating with engineering teams and using advanced CAD and 3D modeling software. This position offers opportunities to work on a variety of project types and industries, adapting to changing business needs.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $65.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 3, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Houston,TX. About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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