Piping Design Technician

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Job Summary

We are seeking a Piping Design Technician Intermediate to join our team. In this role, you will support the development of piping models and layouts for industrial and commercial facilities. You will work alongside experienced engineers and designers, building your technical skills and contributing to projects that keep our clients' facilities operating efficiently. This hybrid position requires weekly attendance (2 days) in office location. Preferred locations include Portland, OR; Phoenix, AZ; Pittsburgh, PA; or Boise, ID.

Responsibilities

• Develop basic piping layouts and perform pipe routing tasks in AutoCAD Plant 3D, Revit, or CADWorx under the direction of senior staff.
• Apply fundamental piping design principles, including size selection, routing logic, and coordination with other disciplines.
• Assist with equipment layout and incorporate simple vendor information into design models.
• Support the creation of drawings, details, and deliverables following company standards.
• Help review and integrate markups, comments, and redlines from senior designers and engineers.
• Participate in workshare coordination by preparing clear instructions and communicating model status with global teams.
• Maintain quality, accuracy, and organization across assigned design tasks.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in design technology or a related field, or equivalent practical experience of 2 years.
• 2–4 years of piping design experience in industrial, commercial, or manufacturing facilities.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Plant 3D, Revit, or CADWorx for piping design and modeling.
• Understanding of piping fundamentals, equipment arrangement, and general design practices.
• Ability to read and interpret basic piping specifications and apply them to design under guidance.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in drawings and models.
• Effective communication skills and willingness to work in a multi-discipline environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering technology or similar curriculum.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, chemical, semiconductor, or advanced manufacturing facilities.
• Familiarity with pipe stress concepts and how they influence layout decisions.
• Exposure to QA/QC workflows, model cleanup, or specification-driven design.
• Direct experience with Revit or CADWorx beyond foundational skills, such as family/part creation, spec-driven design, or advanced modeling tools.
• Prior involvement in global workshare environments.