Lead/Senior Piping Designer, Industrial and Pharmaceutical

AtkinsRéalis

. Lead piping design activities and ensure compliance with codes, standards, project requirements, and specifications .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $60 - $75 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in piping design for pharmaceutical facilities, including compliance with ASME B31.3 codes, 3D modeling, and project management. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, mentor design staff, and deliver high-quality design solutions for large capital projects.

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Piping Design3D ModelingASME B31.3 ComplianceLeadership ExperiencePharmaceutical Facility Experience

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Hard Skills

Piping Design3D ModelingPipe Support DesignPipe Stress AnalysisPFDs and P&IDsIsometric DrawingsEstimating Piping Design WorkChecking Piping Design WorkLaser Scanning SoftwareProcess Support Utilities Design

Soft Skills

Leadership SkillsTime ManagementEffective CommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Autodesk Plant 3DSP3DNavisworks ManageMS OfficeMS TeamsAutodesk BIM/FormaBluebeam Revu

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical FacilitiesBrownfield FacilityMega-ProjectsCapital ProjectsEngineering Design Firm

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead piping design activities and ensure compliance with codes, standards, project requirements, and specifications
Prepare 3D piping designs and equipment models
Prepare process piping designs for pharmaceutical facilities
Use PFDs, P&IDs, piping specifications, and standards for design
Lay out complex piping systems and process equipment in a 3D environment
Prepare isometric drawings with bills of materials
Coordinate with in-house resources and third-party 3D scanning firms; support point-cloud conversions for 3D model development
Coordinate design for the Project Manager throughout all design phases
Deliver conceptual design reviews and basic design reviews
Identify design risks, scope changes, and constructability concerns and provide actionable technical guidance
Mentor design teams and improve piping workflows, standards, and design quality
Coordinate multidisciplinary designs with discipline Leads
Own overall design delivery for large capital projects
Review construction progress in the field
Design, detail, assemble, and lay out piping systems, equipment, and pipe-support structural systems using 2D/3D design software
Guide other disciplines in client model reviews
Interface with clients, contractors, and coworkers
Interact with team members from all offices

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School diploma, two-year degree in mechanical discipline, or equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training
Strong piping, leadership, and time management skills
Ability to communicate and work effectively in a team environment
Minimum 15 years as a Piping Designer in an engineering design firm
Piping Leads require 5 years of Lead experience
Minimum 5 years on-site experience in a pharmaceutical facility is preferred, but similar facilities are acceptable
Experience utilizing laser scanning software to back model and account for field obstructions
Experience checking Piping Design work
Experience estimating piping design work
Experience with ASME B31.3 codes and requirements for pharmaceutical design
Working knowledge of pipe stress analysis concepts and experience coordinating with stress engineers
Experience with pipe support design
Experience working in a brownfield facility
Technical skills in Autodesk Plant 3D, SP3D or similar, Navisworks Manage, MS Office, MS Teams, Autodesk BIM/Forma, and Bluebeam Revu
Ability to learn and use other design software as required
Experience designing process support utilities in pharmaceutical and biotech industries is a plus
Experience with mega-projects or large capital projects is a plus
Ability to meet deadlines in high-pressure environments
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment
Climbing, walking, and ability to work and remain on feet for extended periods is required
Travel to client sites is required
Post-secondary education from a recognized technical college as an Engineering Technologist or equivalent experience required
Minimum 15 years of experience for Leads with 5 years of on-site field experience in pharma or related field
Minimum 5 years for supporting piping designers with 2 years of relevant field experience
Overtime may be necessary as workload dictates

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Company-paid life insurance
Company-paid short- and long-term disability benefits
Employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting
Employee stock purchase plan
Paid Time Off
Leaves of absence options
Flexible work options
Recognition and employee satisfaction programs
Employee assistance program
Voluntary benefits