Piping Design Technician Career Level

Job Summary

We are seeking a Piping Design Technician to join our team and contribute to complex industrial and commercial facility projects. As a key part of our design team, you will help deliver high-quality piping layouts and coordinated 3D models that support construction, operations, and long-term facility performance. This hybrid position requires weekly attendance (2 days) in the office location. Preferred locations are Portland, OR; Phoenix, AZ; Pittsburgh, PA; or Boise, ID.

Responsibilities

• Develop complete piping layouts, routing, and model content in AutoCAD Plant 3D, Revit, or CADWorx with minimal direction.
• Apply advanced piping design principles, including pipe sizing, routing optimization, and discipline coordination.
• Lead equipment arrangement efforts and incorporate detailed vendor data into models and drawings.
• Produce piping plans, sections, isometrics, and details in alignment with company standards and project requirements.
• Review and resolve multidisciplinary comments, clashes, and design issues using model-based coordination.
• Identify scope changes, design impacts, and potential constructability concerns and communicate them proactively.
• Support development of person-hour estimates, task planning, and design sequencing for assigned work.
• Coordinate with global workshare teams by providing clear task instructions, reviewing deliverables, and ensuring model consistency and quality.

Qualifications

Here’s What You’ll Need

• Associate’s degree in design technology or a related field (or equivalent practical experience of 2 years).
• 5 years of piping design experience in industrial, commercial, or manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Plant 3D, Revit, or CADWorx for piping design and modeling.
• Understanding of piping specifications, materials, equipment interfaces, and layout fundamentals.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, vendor drawings, and engineering documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with general oversight while managing your assigned design tasks.
• Strong communication and coordination skills within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Excellent organizational skills with a focus on model and drawing accuracy.

Ideally, You Will Have

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering technology or similar curriculum.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, chemical, semiconductor, or advanced manufacturing facilities.
• Working knowledge of pipe stress considerations and how they influence routing and support design.
• Experience with QA/QC workflows, model health reviews, and specification-driven design.
• Advanced capability with Revit or CADWorx, such as family/part development, custom specs, or data integration.
• Prior leadership in global workshare teams, including oversight of model consistency and deliverable quality.

Location: Portland, OR is known for its vibrant arts scene, picturesque landscapes, and progressive culture. With its thriving tech industry and a reputation for sustainability, Portland provides an inspiring environment for professionals seeking growth and opportunity.