Piping Designer

Job Title: Piping Designer

Job Description

This mid-level CAD Designer role focuses on piping and industrial projects within the oil and gas and related industries. You will produce high-quality 3D models and comprehensive design packages, including P&IDs, isometrics, and piping layouts, while collaborating closely with engineering and project teams. The position supports multiple small-to-mid size projects and plays a key role in maintaining efficient workflow as project volume increases.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed 3D piping models using CADWorx, ensuring accuracy and alignment with project specifications and industry standards.
• Develop and maintain complete design deliverables, including isometrics, P&IDs, civil and structural drawings, and detailed plans to support engineers and project managers.
• Produce piping layouts and associated documentation for oil and gas or similar industrial facilities, adhering to established standards and workflows.
• Collaborate closely with engineers and project managers to understand project requirements, resolve design issues, and incorporate feedback into design packages.
• Manage multiple small-to-mid size projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Apply knowledge of industry terminology, standards, and midstream or related workflows to ensure designs are practical, safe, and constructible.
• Support project teams by updating models and drawings as projects progress, maintaining consistency and accuracy across all design documents.
• Communicate clearly with team members, providing regular updates on design status and proactively addressing potential design or coordination challenges.
• Contribute to a tight-knit team culture by sharing expertise, supporting colleagues, and participating in team events and collaborative initiatives.
• Demonstrate a progression mindset by seeking opportunities to grow into senior designer, subject matter expert, or leadership roles over time.

Essential Skills

• 6-10 years of drafting and design experience in oil and gas or similar industrial environments, with flexibility for approximately 5-12 years for technically strong candidates.
• Hands-on experience with CADWorx 3D modeling, including creating complete 3D piping models rather than solely performing 2D drafting.
• Proficiency in producing piping design deliverables such as isometrics, P&IDs, civil drawings, structural drawings, and detailed plans.
• Industrial experience in oil and gas or similar sectors, with an understanding of industry standards, terminology, and workflows (midstream preferred, but mining or water/wastewater experience considered transferable).
• Strong CAD skills, including experience with 3D modeling tools and related civil and structural design software.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate closely with engineers, project managers, and other team members.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team, contributing to a collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Comfort working in a contract or project-based environment, with flexibility to adapt to changing project demands.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Civil 3D or similar civil design software is beneficial for supporting civil and structural drawing production.
• Background in structural or civil design within industrial facilities is a plus.
• Exposure to midstream oil and gas projects or comparable industrial sectors such as mining or water/wastewater is advantageous.
• Interest in professional growth into senior designer, subject matter expert, or leadership positions.
• Ability to build strong working relationships within a tight-knit team and contribute positively to team culture.
• Openness to transitioning from contract roles into a more stable, long-term opportunity.

Work Environment

This role is based onsite in Colorado Springs, with in-office presence required. The position starts as 100% in-office, with flexibility available after several months based on performance and team needs. You can expect approximately 10-20% travel to project sites or client locations. The team operates in a tight-knit, collaborative environment that offers autonomy and visibility, clear growth paths into senior, subject matter expert, or leadership roles, and a stable pipeline of projects.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Colorado Springs, CO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.85 - $43.27/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Colorado Springs,CO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 3, 2026.

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.

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