Piping Designer

Job-ID: 32044Category: Engineering DesignLocation: Washington, WV, United StatesWorkplace: On-siteSchedule: Full timePosted: 2026-09-10Market Sector: Oil & GasRecruiting Type: Professional & TechnicalWood is recruiting a Senior Piping & Mechanical Designer to join its Oil & Gas business in the Washington, WV area. The selected candidate will ensure that assigned project goals and objectives are achieved. Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood, now or in the future. Local or regional area candidates strongly preferred, as no per diem or relocation are available for this role. No outside agencies. #LI-OnsiteAs a Senior Piping & Mechanical Designer, you will be responsible for driving the design work supporting facility-based design projects in active chemical manufacturing plants as part of the site’s capital project’s group.Our Clients and ProjectsDesigning the future. Transforming the world.Wood’s Operations business delivers solutions to an ever-broadening range of clients across the energy and materials industries globally. We deliver operations, maintenance, modifications, brownfield engineering, asset optimization, and management, supporting our clients through the asset lifecycle. We are focused on developing strategic relationships with our clients, providing solutions that deliver efficiency, integrity, and reliability.What We Can OfferMeaningful and interesting projects delivered to industry leaders in Oil & GasFlexible working arrangements that balance client, team, and individual needsCommitment to Diversity and Inclusion, with employee networks dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplaceA comprehensive benefits package tailored to suit your lifestyleCommitment to continued professional development through customized training and career growth plansGlobal connections with leading industry experts shaping the future of energy transitionQualificationsWhat Makes You Remarkable?At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. Even if you don’t match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge, or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.Expected:15 to 20 years’ industrial experience working in the design field, preferably in that of the chemical manufacturing industry.Willing and capable of operating in a self-directed manner to drive your design process forward.Able to understand and act when your part of the project hits a roadblock.Highly experienced in design of piping & mechanical systems as currently used in chemical manufacturing facilities.Outdoor design experience, able to wear required PPE and drive safely to jobsite for field measurement/as-built drawings.Good communication skills, both verbal and written.Good negotiation skills A proactive approach to solving problems and getting the job done.Self-motivated/Self-directed.Proficiency in MicroStation a plus.Proficiency in Microsoft, Word, Excel and Outlook.ResponsibilitiesMeet or exceed the company’s safety standards.Comply with all company procedures, engineering practices and other standards.Read and fully understand P&ID’s and other documents which describe the scope of work to be done.Be able to read and understand fully the plant’s engineering specifications, standards, guidelines, and other technical documents related to your discipline. Be familiar with industry codes such as ASME, API, and others which relate to piping and mechanical design in industrial environments.Interface with engineers, operators, maintenance, environmental, and other personnel at the plant site to understand the design considerations for the site.Guide more junior piping and mechanical designers in their design work.Provide piping & mechanical design for capital and service projects in a fast-paced environment.Guide site employees through reviews of piping and mechanical designs to get their input prior to issuing these for construction.Issue construction complete construction packages.Field as-built, measurement, and design as project requires.Assist with material take-offs and construction estimating.About the company Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. Diversity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.