Piping Design Technician Specialist

Piping Design Technician Specialist

Duration: Contract-to-Hire
Location: Portland, OR (Hybrid)

We are seeking an experienced Piping Design Technician Specialist to join our client's team in Portland, OR. This role is ideal for a highly skilled professional who can operate as either a Project/Discipline Lead or a Senior Design QA/QC Lead, depending on project needs.

In this position, you will be accountable for piping design integrity from early layout through final model review ensuring systems are code-compliant, constructible, operable, and maintainable. This role emphasizes proactive, design-integrated quality assurance and strong technical leadership to prevent downstream issues.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Design Accountability

• Serve as a primary technical authority for piping design, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, and project requirements
• Oversee piping layout development, routing, and coordination across disciplines
• Provide clear technical direction to designers, engineers, and global workshare teams
• Review vendor drawings, specialty piping data, and deliverables for accuracy, constructability, and functionality

Design Quality & Model-Based Review

• Lead and perform 3D model reviews with a focus on constructability, accessibility, maintenance, and operability not just clash detection
• Evaluate piping systems for stress compatibility, installation sequencing, and long-term performance
• Identify and mitigate design risks early, including non-obvious constructability or operational concerns
• Deliver clear, actionable feedback to improve design quality and consistency

QA/QC (Design-Integrated)

• Apply QA/QC principles throughout the design lifecycle to ensure high-quality, execution-ready deliverables
• Participate in interdisciplinary and technical reviews, representing piping design intent
• Align QA/QC efforts with project scope, schedule, and deliverables without creating bottlenecks

Project Coordination & Collaboration

• Collaborate with project managers, engineering leads, and multi-discipline teams to maintain alignment
• Communicate design risks, scope changes, and execution challenges proactively
• Support global workshare execution through clear expectations and consistent standards
• Contribute to planning, staffing forecasts, and schedule awareness

Mentorship & Continuous Improvement

• Mentor designers and engineers through hands-on technical guidance
• Drive improvements in design workflows, tools, and review practices
• Promote a culture of quality through strong design decision-making and early engagement

Qualifications

Required:

• Associate's degree in Computer-Aided Drafting & Design, Engineering Technology, or related field
• 12 15+ years of piping design/engineering experience in complex industrial environments (Oil & Gas, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Semiconductor, etc.)
• 3+ years of proven technical leadership experience
• Strong understanding of piping codes and standards (ASME, B31.3, etc.)
• Advanced experience with 3D design tools such as CADWorx Plant and/or Autodesk Revit
• Demonstrated expertise in constructability, safety, and cost-effective design practices
• Strong communication and cross-functional coordination skills

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• Experience in semiconductor or advanced manufacturing facilities
• Knowledge of pipe stress analysis and coordination with stress engineering teams
• Experience working with global design/workshare teams
• Proven ability to mentor and develop junior staff
• Familiarity with earned value management, progress tracking, and change control processes
• Proficiency in both Autodesk Revit and CADWorx Plant