Lead Piping Designer

HKAA

Portland, OR

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$52–$68 Per Hour
SKILLS
3D Modeling, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Change Control, Change Management, Communication Skills, Cost Control, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Intergraph CADWorx, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Mechanical Engineering, Mentoring, Organizational Skills, Piping, Process Improvement, Project Schedule, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Risk Analysis, Safety Standards, Semiconductor Manufacturing, Structural Evaluation, Technical/Engineering Design
LOCATION
Portland, OR
POSTED
2 days ago
Senior-Level Piping Design Technician Specialist

We're seeking a senior-level Piping Design Technician Specialist to lead piping design quality and execution across complex industrial projects. This role serves as a technical authority, ensuring designs are code-compliant, constructible, and aligned with project scope, schedule, and safety standards.

Pay: $52.00- $68.00 per hour DOE

What You'll Do:
  • Lead piping design efforts or serve as QA/QC authority on projects
  • Review and guide 3D model-based designs (Revit/CADWorx)
  • Ensure compliance with piping codes, standards, and specifications
  • Coordinate across disciplines to resolve design and constructability challenges
  • Identify risks early and drive design improvements
  • Support estimating, scheduling, and change management
  • Mentor junior designers and support global workshare teams
What You Bring:
  • Associate's degree in CAD, Engineering Technology, or related field
  • 12–15+ years of piping design/engineering experience in industrial environments
  • Strong knowledge of ASME, B31.3, and related piping codes
  • Experience with Revit and/or CADWorx Plant
  • Proven leadership or technical authority experience
  • Strong understanding of constructability, safety, and cost control
  • Excellent communication and coordination skills
Bonus:
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
  • Semiconductor or advanced manufacturing experience
  • Pipe stress coordination knowledge
  • Experience mentoring teams and supporting global projects
  • Familiarity with QA/QC, earned value, and change control processes

Location: Hybrid (2 days/week onsite) – must live within 50 miles of office

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