Piping Designer

Remote Senior Piping Designer

Design Complex Industrial & Power Generation Facilities from Anywhere

Are you an experienced Piping Designer looking for a fully remote opportunity where you can make a meaningful impact on large-scale industrial and power generation projects? We're seeking a Senior Piping Designer to join a collaborative engineering team responsible for developing innovative piping and mechanical system designs for critical infrastructure projects. In this role, you'll leverage your expertise in AutoCAD and Autodesk Plant 3D to create high-quality 2D and 3D design deliverables while working alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams. This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated designer who enjoys technical challenges, values work-life balance, and wants to contribute to projects that power industries and communities across the country.

What You'll Do

- Design and develop complex piping and mechanical systems for industrial and power generation facilities.
- Create and maintain P&IDs, general arrangement drawings, equipment layouts, orthographic drawings, and isometric drawings .
- Develop detailed 3D piping models and physical plant layouts in Autodesk Plant 3D .
- Design piping systems for steam, condensate, compressed air, water, and other utility services.
- Route piping systems within existing and greenfield plant environments while considering constructability, accessibility, operability, and maintenance requirements.
- Design and detail pipe support systems that meet structural and operational requirements.
- Review vendor and supplier documentation to ensure proper integration into the overall plant design.
- Coordinate with mechanical, structural, electrical, and process engineering teams to develop efficient, clash-free designs.
- Perform design reviews and quality checks to ensure compliance with project specifications, codes, and company standards.
- Support projects through all phases of design, from conceptual development through detailed engineering.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

- 10+ years of industrial piping design experience.
- Associate degree in Piping Design, Drafting Technology, Engineering Technology, or equivalent experience.
- Strong proficiency with Autodesk Plant 3D and AutoCAD .
- Experience developing and interpreting P&IDs .
- Demonstrated expertise in piping layout and routing for industrial facilities.
- Experience designing pipe supports and associated support systems.
- Knowledge of steam, condensate, compressed air, water, and utility piping systems.
- Experience reviewing vendor drawings and technical documentation.
- Strong understanding of design standards, engineering workflows, and drafting best practices.
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and project deadlines.

Preferred Experience

- Power generation facility experience.
- Experience with balance-of-plant (BOP) systems.
- Knowledge of gas compressor systems and steam equipment.
- HDPE and underground piping design experience.
- Experience with air and water header tapping design.
- Understanding of pump suction requirements and hydraulic considerations in piping design.

Why Join Us?

- 100% Remote Opportunity - Work from anywhere while contributing to impactful engineering projects.
- Challenging Technical Work - Design critical systems for industrial and power generation facilities.
- Collaborative Culture - Work closely with experienced engineers and technical professionals.
- Career Growth Potential - Opportunities to advance into Lead Designer, Design Supervisor, or Design Management roles.
- Work-Life Balance - Standard 40-hour work week with paid overtime opportunities when project demands require additional support.
- Long-Term Project Exposure - Contribute to a variety of complex projects across multiple industries.

Work Environment

This position is primarily remote and project-driven, requiring close collaboration with engineers, designers, and multidisciplinary teams. You'll utilize industry-leading tools including AutoCAD and Autodesk Plant 3D to deliver high-quality engineering designs for industrial and power generation clients.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mount Laurel, NJ.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $48.07 - $62.50/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 Mount Laurel, NJ.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 10, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position. 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.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without
regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,
sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected
by law.

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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the
city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants
with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a
condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law
shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process,
including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications
and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you
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