Senior Piping Designer

About Us

We are Sila a next-generation battery materials company. Our mission is to power the worlds transition to clean energy. To create this future our team is building a better lithium-ion battery from the inside out today. We engineer and manufacture ground-breaking battery materials that significantly increase the energy density of batteries while reducing their size and weight. The result Smaller more powerful batteries that can unlock innovation in consumer devices and accelerate the mass adoption of electric cars to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels. Were tackling one of the biggest challenges of our time every day and together were redefining whats possible. Are you ready to be a part of a team committed to changing the world

Who You Are

Sila Nanotechnologies is seeking a highly skilled Senior Piping Designer to join our Capital Projects this role you will be the primary lead for process piping drafting bridging the gap between operations and new capital infrastructure projects. You are a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable managing complex design documentation for manufacturing and infrastructure spaces. You will work closely with the Capital Projects and Facilities Operations team to ensure all technical drawings are accurate standardized and ready for execution.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Lead Drafting Efforts: Serve as the primary point of contact for process piping drafting needs leading both day-to-day operations and supporting capital projects.
• Design & Modeling: Create and maintain detailed 3D models and 2D construction drawings using AutoCAD Plant 3D and Revit.
• Collaboration: Work with internal engineering teams and external partners to conduct design review cycles ensuring compliance with industrial codes.
• Site Support: Coordinate with project managers to track equipment installation and ensure as-built documentation is updated accurately.
• Standards Development: Establish and maintain drafting standards and documentation structures for the Design Technology group.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Experience: 5 years of professional experience in drafting and design for industrial or manufacturing to create and update P&ID drawings Isometrics and 3D models of complex piping systems.
• Technical Knowledge: Expert-level knowledge of AutoCAD Plant 3D and P&ID development is required; proficiency in Revit is a significant plus.
• Project Execution: Demonstrated experience in reviewing technical drawings and specifications for complex facility upgrades.
• Education: Background in an engineering or technical design discipline.
• Communication: Proven ability to communicate technical designs effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Location/Travel: Must be based in Alameda CA (with a willingness to travel to Moses Lake WA) or be permanently located in Moses Lake WA.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Ability to move long distances and remain stationary for extended periods.
• Willingness to work on active build sites for extensive periods.

The starting base pay for this role is between $110000 and $138000 at the time of posting. The actual base pay depends on many factors such as education experience and skills. Base pay is only one part of Silas competitive Total Rewards package that can include benefits perks and equity. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
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Working at Sila

We believe that building a diverse team at Sila helps us amplify our individual talents. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment where good ideas are free to come from anyone. We are proud to celebrate diversity and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to gender race sexual orientation religion age disability national origin or any other status protected by law.