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Designer II Piping

Zachry Group


Job Location:

Houston, TX - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 94900 - 133640
Posted: 7 August 2026 (28 days ago)
Application Deadline: 4 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Successful candidate will be responsible for working with a team of engineers supporting process engineering and design tasks for assigned projects.



Responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES

Ability to complete piping design and basic equipment layout efforts in accordance with Industry Practices using 2D CAD & 3D E3D Software and/or other 3D Design software.

Able to model/design from complex equipment via vendor drawings

Basic ability to markup vendor documents and vendor document review process

Understanding of pipe supports and piping design constructability

Understanding of basic structural design

Initiate conceptual physical design requirements in coordination with appropriate responsible supervisors and engineers

Ability to create and maintain designer notes including ability to recognize required content that affects the project execution.

Prepare design sketches for use by drafting personnel

Ability to prepare documents and packages with all required references for checking

Perform all other duties as assigned



Qualifications

JOB REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or associates degree with drafting courses

5 years of experience and knowledge in the design requirements for respective disciplines as they apply to the Energy & Chemical industry.

Must have 3D modeling experience.

Strong Piping Design skills in accordance with Industry standards and codes

Ability to self-manage the execution workflow and quality process for small caps projects

Basic ability and understanding of recognizing project change and basic understanding of change management procedure with ability to convey to Project leads.

Basic knowledge of pipe spec development and workflow including understanding of conditioning requirements piping participation and knowledge of requirements to add components in 3D software.

More advanced layout design on a broader selection of equipment

More advanced operational and maintenance requirements for instrumentation and equipment including an understanding of differences in technologies and operability.

Consult others as qualified experts and capable of making some key technical decisions on a project

More advanced understanding of the overall Project Execution and Multi-Discipline project workflow and execution especially as it pertains to interdisciplinary workflow and coordination expectations.

More advanced knowledge of a FEL/FEED staged process including differences on execution between early FEL/FEED and detailed design.

Strong communication skills required to provide effective inter-discipline client vendor and construction coordination on multiple projects as well as the ability to clearly communicate information and ideas in writing especially as part of execution planning

Willingness to learn and work on a variety of tasks within multiple industries

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors degree preferred.

Certificate in Drafting/Design preferred.

Commitment to quality responsibility high work standards and initiatives.

Comply and understand the companys culture and philosophies including all business objectives and goals.

Ability to direct and control the complete operation of a project guided by precedent and within the limits of established policies.

Appropriate use of confidential information which if disclosed may be detrimental to the companys interests.

Position requires a Whatever It Takes attitude and commitment.

Ability to clearly communicate information and ideas verbally and in writing.

Salary/Pay Rate:

In accordance with Illinois Equal Pay Act the expected salary range for this Illinois positionDesigner II Pipingis between $94900.00 and $133640.00 annually. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience geographic location and other job-related factors as permitted by law.

Benefits:

This positionDesigner II Piping is eligible for participation in Zachrys Total Employee Rewards Program which includes medical dental vision life insurance disability coverage and other ancillary benefits. This position is also eligible for participation in the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Employee will be required to communicate in person via telephone email video chat and software systems. Position will include visits to maintenance sites and industrial facilities requiring mobility (on ground and at heights) and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat safety glasses/goggles ear plugs/muffs masks/respirators safety vests gloves and work boots.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Employee will work in multiple environments including an office warehouse and in a trailer or building on sites. On work sites noise levels will be moderate to high. Job site will contain light to heavy equipment vehicles small to large

equipment materials communication equipment and tools people standing walking sitting signaling and talking bells whistles and alarms.

The above description covers the fundamental responsibilities of a Piping Designer. It shall not be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous incidental or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day.

ZACHRY GROUP is dedicated in providing a Safe and Drug Free work environment; and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.




Required Experience:

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Zachry Group is America's pace-setter in turnkey construction, engineering, maintenance, turnaround and fabrication services to the power, energy, chemicals, manufacturing and industrial sectors

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