Sr. Piping Discipline Project Lead

Qualifications:

Heres What Youll Need:

• Associates degree (AA) in Computer-Aided Drafting and Design or similar technical degree
• 15 years of piping engineering or design experience with at least 5 years in a lead or supervisory role.
• Proven ability to manage scope schedule and budget for complex industrial projects.
• Advanced knowledge of piping codes and standards (ASME B31.3 BPE etc.).
• Software Expertise: Ideally you can model in Revit or AutoCAD Plant 3D but at a minimum you must have proven history utilizing these tools with coordination of global teams.
• Strong understanding of constructability safety and cost control principles.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills to manage multidiscipline teams and client interactions.

Ideally You Will Have:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience in pharmaceutical biotech or advanced manufacturing facilities.
• Familiarity with pipe stress analysis and integration with design deliverables.
• Demonstrated success in global workshare execution and remote team leadership.
• Ability to mentor and develop junior engineers and designers fostering technical growth.
• Strong business acumen with an understanding of earned value management and change control processes.
• Advanced proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD Plant 3D. Some past experience with Hexagon SmartPlant 3D.

Responsibilities:

What Youll Do:

• Serve as the primary discipline lead for piping engineering and design ensuring compliance with the companys standards procedures and quality expectations.
• Supervise all aspects of pipe design including layout development routing and coordination with other disciplines.
• Oversee project-level piping material specifications ensuring proper selection for process utility and specialty systems.
• Maintain strong client relationships understanding their expectations and promptly communicating scope or design changes.
• Oversee project earned value monitor progress and manage change effectively.
• Develop person-hour estimates allocate resources and determine staff effectivenesswho does what and when.
• Oversee project-level piping stress analysis activities coordinating with stress engineers to ensure system integrity and compliance with applicable codes.
• Drive successful global workshare execution through heightened communication and strategic coordination.
• Be able to communicate definitive expertise around Piping and Facility Layout principles
• Review vendor drawings execute piping engineering design and develop design estimates.
• Keep construction costs and safety measures at the forefront of all decisions.
• Mentor and guide team members fostering growth and technical excellence.

Comments/Special Instructions

Position requires 40% of in-office at Cary location (2 of 5 days)