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Pipe Designer (Phoenix, AZ) Austin Industrial
Job Location:
Job Location:
Phoenix, AZ - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
12 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
9 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Key Responsibilities
Piping Design and Layout Development
- Interpret Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) process flow diagrams (PFDs) equipment layouts vendor drawings and engineering specifications to develop detailed piping designs.
- Create modify and maintain 2D and 3D piping models using software such as PDMS E3D AutoCAD Plant 3D CADWorx SmartPlant 3D or similar design platforms.
- Design piping systems that meet process operational maintenance safety and constructability requirements.
- Develop piping layouts that optimize equipment accessibility maintenance clearances operational efficiency and material utilization.
- Ensure routing complies with project standards client specifications applicable codes and industry best practices.
Detailed Design and Pipe Routing
- Generate detailed piping arrangement drawings plans sections and elevations for construction and fabrication.
- Create isometric shop drawings complete with dimensions weld locations spool breakdowns pipe specifications and installation details.
- Specify and incorporate appropriate pipe classes wall thicknesses fittings valves flanges specialty items and supports based on design requirements.
- Dimension piping runs accurately to facilitate fabrication installation and field fit-up.
- Verify piping designs for proper stress considerations drainage venting accessibility and constructability.
Fabrication and Construction Support
- Develop detailed fabrication drawings and spool packages to support shop fabrication activities.
- Prepare welding details pipe bending requirements tie-in details and other fabrication documentation.
- Coordinate with fabrication shops and construction personnel to resolve design issues and support efficient production.
- Participate in constructability reviews to improve installation sequencing and reduce field rework.
- Support field construction activities by responding to Requests for Information (RFIs) and providing design clarifications.
Multidisciplinary Coordination
- Collaborate with process engineers to verify line sizing process conditions pressure ratings temperature requirements and material selections.
- Coordinate with mechanical engineers to ensure proper interface between piping systems and process equipment.
- Work closely with structural and civil designers to identify and resolve piping clashes support conflicts underground utility interferences and routing challenges.
- Coordinate piping support requirements with structural teams to ensure adequate load paths and support installations.
- Participate in interdisciplinary model reviews and clash detection sessions to maintain design integrity.
Material Management and Procurement Support
- Generate and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) Material Take-Offs (MTOs) and piping commodity reports.
- Calculate quantities of piping materials valves fittings flanges gaskets supports and specialty items required for construction.
- Support procurement teams by providing detailed material data specifications and purchasing information.
- Assist in evaluating vendor drawings and incorporating approved equipment data into project models.
Field Verification and Site Support
- Conduct site walkdowns and field verifications to validate existing conditions and gather design information.
- Verify dimensions elevations tie-in locations equipment positioning and potential installation constraints.
- Document field observations and update designs to reflect actual site conditions.
- Support construction and commissioning teams during installation testing and startup activities as required.
Quality and Compliance
- Ensure all piping designs comply with project specifications client requirements company standards and applicable industry codes such as ASME B31.1 ASME B31.3 and relevant regulatory requirements.
- Perform drawing and model reviews to maintain accuracy completeness and quality.
- Maintain document control and revision management throughout the project lifecycle.
- Support safety reviews HAZOP studies constructability reviews and design audits.
Required Qualifications
- Associate degree technical diploma or equivalent experience in Drafting Design Technology Engineering Technology or related field.
- 3 years of piping design experience in industrial construction process plants refineries petrochemical facilities power generation mining or similar heavy industrial environments.
- Proficiency with PDMS E3D AutoCAD Plant 3D SmartPlant 3D CADWorx or comparable piping design software.
- Strong understanding of piping components fabrication methods installation practices and industry standards.
- Ability to interpret P&IDs piping specifications vendor drawings and engineering documents.
- Experience producing isometric drawings BOMs material take-offs and fabrication packages.
- Strong problem-solving communication and interdisciplinary coordination skills.
- Ability to conduct field walkdowns and work in active industrial environments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with brownfield and greenfield industrial projects.
- Knowledge of pipe stress principles and piping support design.
- Familiarity with laser scanning point cloud modeling and as-built verification.
- Experience supporting refinery petrochemical LNG power generation or chemical process facilities.
- Understanding of ASME piping codes and industry fabrication standards.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
In 1918, Charles R. Moore purchased the contracting part of the company when the Austin brothers wanted to focus primarily on bridge fabrication. The company became known as Austin Bridge Company and Associated Companies until 1974 when the parent company, Austin Industries, was form ... View more
