P&ID Designer

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Charlotte, NC 28208

Work Setting: Monday–Friday, onsite

Relocation: Relocation assistance available in the form of a sign-on incentive

Compensation: $91,000 – $123,000 base salary + 401(k) match up to 6%, profit sharing, overtime eligibility, tuition reimbursement, long-term incentive plans

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Company-paid Life & AD&D, Dependent Life, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, EAP, 4 weeks PTO

Position Summary

The Project Systems AutoCAD Designer is responsible for providing drafting services, database manipulation, and reporting to support project execution across engineering teams. This role assists in managing the Intelligent P&ID application system and contributes to plant design activities by transforming conceptual designs and engineering input into accurate, high-quality deliverables. Working closely with a Senior Project Systems Designer and reporting to the Process Engineering Manager, this position is critical to maintaining consistency, accuracy, and efficiency in drawing production and P&ID management. As a key contributor on a collaborative engineering team, this individual will help streamline workflows, improve data integrity, and support continuous enhancement of Intelligent P&ID processes.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare P&IDs, equipment lists, line lists, instrument lists, and other deliverables related to P&ID packages
• Perform computer-aided drafting to create P&IDs and PFDs for basic and detailed engineering
• Take conceptual designs, sketches, and engineering ideas and develop complete engineered drawings
• Customize and develop Intelligent P&ID production procedures to ensure consistent, efficient working practices
• Maintain and update symbol libraries, attributes, and lookup tables to align with project specifications
• Check P&ID drawings for accuracy, consistency, and completeness
• Develop reports to support engineers and designers while verifying database integrity
• Collaborate across departments to build consensus and support team-based project execution
• Streamline work processes by reducing manual data re-entry and improving accuracy
• Support the continuous improvement and application of Intelligent P&IDs across engineering disciplines
• Coordinate with Intelligent P&ID software vendors regarding issues, enhancements, and updates
• Complete ongoing training to maintain deep understanding of Intelligent P&ID tools
• Assist in the successful implementation of Intelligent P&IDs across multiple disciplines

What You Bring

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in a technical design or drafting environment
• Associate degree in Computer-Aided Drafting or related piping/mechanical discipline
• Advanced skills using Autodesk and Microsoft products
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, Excel, and Visual Basic (or comparable programming tools)
• Ability to meet schedule and delivery commitments
• Strong technical writing, documentation, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with engineering, design, and project teams
• Willingness to undergo and pass a background check and drug screen
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (no visa sponsorship available)

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with AVEVA P&ID and AVEVA Engineering software, especially P&ID development
• Experience with database management in an engineering or design environment
• Prior experience supporting plant design or process engineering teams

What You Get

• Competitive compensation range of $91K–$123K with profit sharing and long-term incentives
• 401(k) with up to 6% company match
• Medical, dental, vision, and extensive company-paid insurance coverages
• 4 weeks of PTO plus holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and opportunities for continuous learning
• Overtime eligibility
• Stable career path with succession opportunity as the team prepares for future retirement transitions
• Collaborative team environment with strong support from senior designers and engineering leadership