Cats & Specs Piping Designer

Job Description

Job Description

Technical Staffing Resources (TSR) is seeking a Cats & Specs Piping Designer to work with one of the largest EPC firms in the country. This is a contract position located in Newark, DE, has an expected duration of 6+ month and offers a hybrid schedule.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, maintain, and administer piping catalogs and specifications within the project's 3D design environment.
• Configure and manage piping component data, specifications, and engineering standards to support project execution.
• Ensure consistency and quality of catalog and specification data across projects and disciplines.
• Create and maintain piping class libraries, component attributes, and associated reference data.
• Coordinate with Piping Engineering, Materials Management, Procurement, and Project Design teams to ensure accurate implementation of project requirements.
• Support setup, validation, and troubleshooting of piping specifications within E3D or equivalent 3D design systems.
• Develop and implement best practices for catalog and specification management.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to designers and project personnel regarding catalog and specification development.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to piping data management and 3D design workflows.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 10 years of experience developing and maintaining piping catalogs and specifications for industrial, energy, chemical, refining, LNG, or related projects.
• Experience with AVEVA E3D Catalogs & Specifications is strongly preferred.
• Experience with equivalent 3D design platforms such as PDMS, SmartPlant 3D (SP3D), CADWorx, Plant 3D, OpenPlant, or similar systems will be considered.
• Strong understanding of piping engineering principles, piping materials, component standards, and industry codes.
• Experience creating, modifying, and maintaining piping classes, specification databases, and component libraries.
• Working knowledge of ASME, ASTM, MSS, API, and other applicable piping standards.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, line lists, equipment data sheets, and engineering specifications.
• Experience supporting multidisciplinary design teams in a project environment.
• Strong problem-solving, data management, and quality assurance skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Field and construction experience is considered a plus.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years of overall piping design and engineering project experience.
• Advanced experience with E3D Administration, Catalog Management, and Specification Management.
• Experience with database management, automation tools, or scripting related to catalog/specification development.
• Ability to lead corporate standardization initiatives and support multiple projects simultaneously.

\nCompany Description

Technical Staffing Resources, a KBR company, is a full-service staffing firm with over 75 years’ experience providing staffing support for industrial engineering, construction, maintenance markets and our affiliated government services division.

Company Description

Technical Staffing Resources, a KBR company, is a full-service staffing firm with over 75 years’ experience providing staffing support for industrial engineering, construction, maintenance markets and our affiliated government services division.