Field Piping Designer

Wood is recruiting for a Field Piping Designer III to join its Projects business unit, supporting brownfield surface facilities retrofits, expansions, and debottlenecking projects, primarily supporting the Mechanical Engineering Design needs in the Permian Basin.Midland/Odessa area candidates strongly preferred, no per diem or relocation are available for this role. No outside agencies. Candidates must be eligible to work in the US without visa sponsorship now or in the future.#LI-Onsite As a Field Piping Designer III, you will be responsible for developing layouts and designs for brownfield projects across multiple engineering disciplines, including pipeline capacity expansion and debottlenecking, crude oil separation, water treatment, and mechanical retrofits. You will conduct site walkdowns, develop mark-ups, and create as-built documentation to ensure the highest standards of accuracy and compliance.Our Clients and Projects Designing the future. Transforming the world.Wood’s Projects business delivers solutions to a broad range of clients across the energy and materials industries globally. We specialize in operations, maintenance, modifications, brownfield engineering, asset optimization, and management, supporting our clients throughout the asset lifecycle. Our focus is on developing strategic relationships with our clients and providing solutions that enhance efficiency, integrity, and reliability.What We Can OfferMeaningful and challenging projects delivered to industry leaders.Flexible working arrangements balancing client, team, and individual needs.Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, ensuring every employee has a voice.Competitive salary with regular salary reviews aligned with market trends.A flexible benefits package tailored to your needs.Career development through structured growth plans and global industry connections 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. What makes you remarkable? At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. Even if you do not meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply — it takes all of us to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.Expected:

• Minimum 7 years of experience in mechanical or piping design within oil & gas, industrial construction, or power generation industries
• Proven field experience performing walkdowns and interpreting engineering documents (P&IDs, piping specifications, line lists, etc.)
• Strong understanding of piping materials, systems, and engineering principles
• Proficiency in CAD and 3D modeling software
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorshipDesirable:
• 10+ years of total design experience in oil & gas or industrial facilities
• Experience with Chevron Engineering Standards or similar client specifications
• Advanced knowledge of 3D design software and piping databases
• Field construction support experienceJob Objective:Contribute to engineering excellence by linking design theory and practical application, translating critical design concepts into workable plans for tangible end-products.Prepare engineering drawings from rough sketches or general engineering informationCreate designs and detailed plans for commercial, industrial, and civil sector structures and systemsHandle technical assignments of substantial variety and complexityPrepare mechanical or digital drawings, diagrams, blueprints, and models using CAD/CADD softwareRole and Key Accountabilities:Produce facility designs and layouts with knowledge of structural, mechanical, controls, and electrical equipment systemsUnderstand codes applicable to equipment and construction (NEC, IEC, ASME, AISC, AWS, OSHA, NFPA, local codes, and Chevron Engineering Standards)Perform design tasks for purchasing and construction level drawings with limited supervisionCreate reliable CAD models with precision, including assemblies, exploded view diagrams, and layouts with BOMsDevelop and improve department practices/standardsReview scope documents and specifications to ensure design meets SOW expectations and client requirementsExecute designs on challenging projectsConduct design reviews and travel to client jobsites as requiredTypically, 10-15 years of relevant design experience in oil and gas, industrial construction, or power generation industriesDevelop working drawings from equipment specifications and detailed drawingsCreate drawings involving plans, layouts, calculations, and bills of materialPerform layouts, design, and checking work from basic data suppliedDesign and make detail drawings from rough sketches involving intricate calculationsEstablish project drafting standards and monitor their conformanceIdentify cost-effective solutions to design problemsAssist in bid evaluationsDesign and construct models, prototypes, processes, or equipmentPrepare estimates of time, quantities, materials, and labor required for testing, installation, manufacture, design, or constructionGenerate bill of materials from finished designsAct as coordinator on small projects and prepare specifications for complex equipment and processesEnsure quality in design and technical accuracy in drawings and material quantitiesPlan assigned work effectively and liaise with the project team and line managerConduct site visits/surveys and provide inputs to site visit reportsFull timePosting Date: 2026-06-29