Piping Designer

Piping Designer

Job Locations: US-TX-Austin

ID: 2026-3939

Category: Designers

Type: Full Time

SSOE is looking for a Mid-to-Upper level Piping Designer with Chemical Process Piping experience for our growing office in Scottsdale, AZ. Piping Designers will work as a design lead either as part of a single discipline project or multi-discipline engineering project team.

What Makes SSOE a Great Place To Work

You don't have to be an employee long before you understand the SSOE difference. It goes back to our history of reinventing ourselves for new markets, serious rates of growth year after year, and being ahead of the curve in technology. Those are the achievements of a company that rewards talent and effort in ways that mean the most to the individual.

When you work at SSOE, you work with the best and you're a part of something bigger than yourself. And providing the best possible workplace for our employees gives us a competitive advantage-helping us attract and retain top talent and drive better business results.

AI and Innovation

At SSOE, we don't just talk about the future, we build it. As a leader in industry AI adoption, we empower our team to work smarter by providing responsible access to the industry leading AI Large Language Models, vibe-coding platforms, and securely integrating advanced tools into every role. From day one, you'll receive the training and support needed to leverage AI as a core tool for enhancing productivity, sparking creativity, and streamlining complex workflows.

Responsibilities

A Typical Day Might Include:

• Work as a design lead either as part of a single discipline project or multi-discipline engineering project team
• Coordinate and direct the work effort of designers on the same project with some responsibility for checking portions of the completed drawings
• Ability to read P&IDs, pull the necessary data and transfer to equipment & piping design utilizing standard design techniques and use industry best practices
• Attend and present design details/progress in both internal and external design team meetings
• Review equipment shop drawings. Check to ensure quality accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare construction packages, addendums and bulletins.
• Recognize and initiate project change orders to the project manager.
• Attend construction meetings and provide construction support if requested.
• Has some external customer contact.
• May write portions of specifications and assist in preparing design and construction cost estimates.
• May require travel to job site.
• Efficiently multi-task between multiple projects
• Good written and oral communication skills due to project teams potentially being spread around different offices

Qualifications

Qualifications You'll Need on Day One:

• Associates Degree. Bachelor's degree desired but not necessary
• AutoCad Plant3D and Revit proficiency.
• At least 15 years of piping design experience.
• Knowledge of process chemical, steam/condensate and utility piping system best practices
• Able to work independently and coordinate within small teams
• Desire to lead, take on responsibility and communicate with others
• Knowledge of Navisworks and using laser scan data
• Salary Range: $95,000-$120,000/year depending on location, education, experience, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.
• Benefits include health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, 401K, PTO & paid holidays