Lead Piping Designer

Job Title: Lead Piping Designer

Location: Augusta, GA

Pay Range: $65 - $70/hr.

Work Hours: Standard Business Hours

Type of Employment (Contract, Contract to Hire, Permanent Hire): Contract

Benefits

• Competitive Benefits Package

The Planet Group is currently seeking a Lead Piping Designer for a growing company in the industrial engineering and manufacturing industry. Qualified candidates must have extensive piping design experience within industrial facilities, strong leadership skills, and expertise with 3D plant design software.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Lead Piping Designer to support complex industrial and manufacturing projects. This role is responsible for leading piping design efforts from concept through execution, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring designs meet engineering standards, safety requirements, and client expectations.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in industrial facility design, proven experience leading project teams, and proficiency with modern 3D modeling and coordination software. This is an excellent opportunity to work on challenging projects while providing technical leadership and mentorship across engineering and design teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of industrial piping systems and plant layouts.
• Interpret P&IDs, specifications, and engineering requirements to produce accurate piping designs.
• Coordinate piping designs with other engineering disciplines using integrated design and clash-detection tools.
• Direct and support engineers, designers, and drafters throughout project execution.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, vendors, and project stakeholders.
• Identify project risks, manage design changes, and support project planning efforts.
• Participate in field activities including site walks, field verification, construction support, and project documentation reviews.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable industry standards, safety requirements, and project objectives.

Requirements

• 10+ years of piping design experience within engineering, industrial, manufacturing, or specialty chemical environments.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Strong experience with E3D, CADWorx, or similar 3D plant design software.
• Experience using Navisworks or comparable design coordination and clash-detection tools.
• Proven ability to lead design teams and manage project deliverables.
• Strong communication, organizational, and technical writing skills.
• Ability to work effectively with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Willingness and ability to travel to client sites as needed.
• Ability to access industrial facilities, including elevated platforms, stairs, and ladders.

The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation, connecting the right people with the right opportunities. Named one of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States, The Planet Group operates with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results while building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.

EEOC Compliance Statement

The Planet Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.