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# Piping Designer (Level 3)

- **Company:** Tetra Tech
- **Location:** Arvada, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $83,200.0 - $99,840.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Spreadsheets, Database Applications, Autodesk Autocad
- **Published:** September 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://tetratech.referrals.selectminds.com/jobs/piping-designer-level-3-57139

## About the Role

This position prepares technical data used in the layout, construction, and operation of oil and gas field, refineries, gas compressor stations, chemical plants, and process piping systems. A Piping Designer IIl generally have 4-10 years of continuous drafting and design experience in the industry. Designers work independently on projects and solicit help as needed from their supervisor., * Required: High school diploma and post-secondary training preferred.

 * Minimum 4-10 years' experience in design, drafting and modeling.
 * Demonstrated capability in successfully completing projects.
 * Multiple years' experience in design, drafting and modeling.
 * Oil and Gas experience including refineries and gas processing.
 * Proficient in current engineering design and drafting software packages.
 * Operational knowledge of spreadsheet and database programs.
 * AutoCAD 3D design, CADWorx a plus..

## Description

* Responsible for 3D piping and equipment models of entire projects. Optimizes piping design with some supervision.
 * Provides verbal input during model reviews.
 * Drafts P&ID redlines, adds redlines to already developed P&IDs. Develops high level "from scratch" P&IDs.
 * Self-sufficient in generating project deliverables (isometrics, piping plans, plot plans, MTO's) and reviews prior to submitting for checking.
 * Has a basic level of understanding of ASTM and ASME B31.3, B31.4 and B31.8 codes and standards.
 * Has a basic level of understanding of process flow through facilities, including well pads, compressor stations, dehy units, gas processing, SWDs and refineries.
 * Under supervision, generates project piping estimates for review with management.
 * Tracks schedule and budget during the duration of a project and anticipates manpower overage or underage.
 * Tracks project scope changes and initiates change orders to management.


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