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Senior Designer Piping - BLS

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCLIENT HIGHLIGHTThe Client you will be working for is a Global Leader in design, engineering, and delivery of facilities for high-tech industries. This opportunity will give you the chance to grow your career and contribute to engineering excellence for the high-tech markets of the future, including semiconductors, batteries, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and data centers.LOCATIONRaleigh, NC*relocation assistance for non-local applicants is offered.COMPENSATION$99,653-$127,495 (flexible)POSITION OVERVIEW – Senior Designer Piping - BLSThe Senior Piping Designer provides guidance and design of piping, hanger supports and construction document for the following systems (to include but not limited to): high purity gases, chemicals, upstream and downstream biologics processing, fill/finish, high purity water, waste treatment, and clean process and support utilities, equipment layouts, and the like. Mentor and train mid-level and less experienced designers in piping activitiesRESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develops Piping Systems construction documents using architectural and equipment background layouts and system performance requirements defined by the project leadership team
  • Participates in services during construction, including responding to RFIs, shop drawing and submittal review, site observation, preparation of field-issued sketches, participation in construction meetings, and preparation of preliminary and final punch lists, and as-built drawings
  • Participates in pre-design project activities, such as site assessment, site plan review, and verification of as built conditions
  • Works with project team to develop optimum system sizing, routing, materials, and space management for piping systems. While leading a team of mid-level and less experienced piping designers
  • Executes work within approved budgets, develop progress reports, and interface with clients and others
  • Coordinate and lead a team of designers in multiple High Value Engineering Centers
  • Develops projects in compliance with engineering codes (e.g., ASME B31.3), standards, principles, relevant specifications, and contractual requirements
  • Produces construction documents under the supervision of a Professional Engineer while coordinating with other disciplines (e.g., Structural, Electrical, Process etc.)
  • Participates in interdisciplinary review and checking of project deliverables
  • Mentor mid-level designers on project teams
  • Supports business development activities, including preparation of materials for qualifications and interviews
  • Performs quality control reviews of work developed by others
  • Incorporation of preliminary thermal expansion of piping and locate guides and anchors to provide to the
  • piping engineer for evaluation
  • Develop Piping List (i.e., Line, Valve, Specialty & Tie-in etc.)
  • Perform site surveys, as built and material take-off (MTO)
  • Provides technical expertise for studies and design efforts
  • Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Associates degree with technical focus
  • 12+ years of experience

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Biopharma Life Sciences experience
  • Autodesk Building Systems Software
  • Experience working within a team environment
  • Experience in the quality control review process
  • Experience contributing to continuous improvement processes.
  • Advance field and plant site experience
  • Ability to effectively lead team members

Senior Designer Piping - BLS

Durham, NC
Full time

Published on 01/02/2026

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