Lead Piping Designer

Piping DesignerLocation: McIntosh, ALHargrove is seeking an experienced Piping Designer to support an industrial client in McIntosh, Alabama. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who can independently develop piping designs, perform field investigations, and support multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced plant environment.What You'll DoDesign low- to medium-complexity piping systems from concept through construction.Create new isometric drawings and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) for construction and plant documentation.Revise existing isometric drawings and P&IDs using redlined markups and update drawings within the client's database.Develop and draft moderately complex piping drawings using information such as P&IDs, piping specifications, general arrangement drawings, and equipment drawings.Perform field walkdowns to gather design information, verify existing conditions, and determine routing and installation requirements.Collaborate with operations, maintenance, engineering, and construction teams to resolve field design and construction conflicts.Prepare material take-offs from piping drawings.Review and help ensure the accuracy of drawings and deliverables submitted by external vendors.Manage multiple design assignments and priorities across various projects.Communicate scope changes and design issues proactively to project teams.Provide on-site support during construction, commissioning, and startup activities.Follow established drafting and design standards, specifications, and project requirements.Qualifications10+ years of piping design experience in an industrial, chemical, manufacturing, or related environment.Proven ability to independently design piping systems and create construction-ready drawings.Strong understanding of piping layouts, isometrics, P&IDs, and plant design practices.Experience performing field design work and coordinating with construction personnel.Proficiency with AutoCAD is required.Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.Preferred ExperienceChemical, petrochemical, or industrial manufacturing facility experience.Experience supporting plant modifications, capital projects, maintenance projects, and turnarounds.Knowledge of piping specifications, construction practices, and field installation requirements.Physical Requirements:Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.