Piping Technical Specialist I

Job Scope: The Pipe Designer is a senior-level, hands-on piping designer responsible for field walkdowns, 3D piping modeling, routing, and producing construction-ready isometric drawings. The ideal candidate actively performs design work daily and brings recent, practical piping design experience to the site in Longview, TX.

Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Perform field walkdowns to collect measurements and verify existing conditions.
• Independently route piping between equipment following design standards and best practices.
• Model piping systems in a 3D environment, preferably AVEVA E3D.
• Generate, clean, check, and issue piping isometric drawings for construction.
• Coordinate with engineers, project managers, and other designers to resolve design challenges.
• Ensure designs account for safety, accessibility, stress considerations, and constructability.
• Use 2D CAD tools (MicroStation or AutoCAD) to finalize and issue piping isometrics.

Education: Associate degree in Drafting, Design Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related field. Equivalent technical training or extensive industry experience may be considered in place of formal education.

Experience: Requires 4+ years of relevant industrial experience in mechanical/piping drafting and design.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of piping layout principles, materials, and industry codes.
• Proficiency in 3D piping design software.
• Comfortable working in the field to verify conditions.
• Strong understanding of piping layout principles, industry codes, and material specifications.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, general arrangement drawings, and vendor equipment drawings.
• Skilled in producing, checking, and correcting piping isometric drawings.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, particularly in resolving design conflicts and routing challenges.
• Strong field-verification skills with the ability to take accurate measurements and document site conditions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with engineers, designers, project managers, and field personnel.
• Knowledge of 2D CAD platforms such as MicroStation or AutoCAD for final deliverables.
• Ability to manage workload efficiently and meet project deadlines.
• Commitment to safety, constructability, and high-quality design output.
• Experience using AVEVA E3D for 3D piping design.
• Familiarity with E3D workflows and isometric extraction.
• Experience with MicroStation and AutoCAD for 2D piping deliverables.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time., The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.

Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.

As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates., Hargrove is passionate about serving our clients within our industry and the local economy, and we recognize that our impact goes beyond building great projects. Our extraordinary teammates serve the community with their time, talent, and generosity. The Hargrove team is a family whose volunteerism makes a huge impact on our communities, and The Hargrove Foundation is the vehicle for making a true difference in the lives of others.

We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. Hargrove has consistently been ranked one of the “Best Firms to Work For” by organizations such as ZweigWhite and Business Alabama.

We pair expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe. Our teammates strive to expand their knowledge and contribute to the success of the organization.