Piping Designer

About the Role

SSOE Group is hiring a mid-to-upper level Piping Designer to lead chemical process piping design work in the Scottsdale, AZ office. The role leads design teams on single- or multi-discipline projects, prepares construction packages, reviews shop drawings, and supports construction activities while applying industry best practices and company AI tools.

Mentions vibe-coding platforms and access to AI LLMs; provides training to use AI as a core productivity tool.

Location: Austin, TX 78744

Salary: USD 95,000 - 120,000/year

Type: Full-time

Posted: Yesterday

Category: Product/Program/Architecture/Operations

Company Rating: 3.6 (93 reviews)

Company Size: 1k-5k

Vibe Markers: 💻 Open Source, 🔥 Hot

Experience Level: Senior

Job Description

Role

SSOE seeks a mid-to-upper level Piping Designer with chemical process piping experience to work as a design lead on single-discipline or multi-discipline engineering project teams in the Scottsdale, AZ office.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as design lead and coordinate/direct the work of other designers on projects
• Read P&IDs and transfer necessary data to equipment and piping design using standard techniques and best practices
• Check completed drawings, review equipment shop drawings for accuracy and completeness
• Prepare construction packages, addendums, and bulletins
• Recognize and initiate project change orders and provide construction support as requested
• Attend and present design details in internal and external design team meetings
• Provide some external customer contact and may write portions of specifications and assist with design and construction cost estimates
• May require travel to job sites

Qualifications

• Associates degree required; Bachelor’s degree desired but not necessary
• At least 15 years of piping design experience
• Knowledge of process chemical, steam/condensate and utility piping system best practices
• Proficiency with AutoCad Plant3D and Revit
• Knowledge of Navisworks and working with laser scan data
• Able to work independently and coordinate within small teams; desire to lead and take responsibility
• Good written and oral communication skills

AI & Innovation

SSOE provides responsible access to industry-leading AI Large Language Models and vibe-coding platforms, including training and support to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity and workflows.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $95,000 - $120,000 per year (depending on location, education, experience, and related certifications)
• Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; 401(k); paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays

Location

Position is for SSOE’s Scottsdale, AZ office. Remote work is not specified in the job description.

Tech Stack

AutoCad Plant3D, Revit, Navisworks, laser scan data, AI Large Language Models, vibe-coding platforms

Skills

Piping Design, P&ID Interpretation, Design Review, Project Coordination, Team Leadership, Construction Support, Specification Writing, Cost Estimating, Multi-tasking, Customer Communication, Oral and Written Communication

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• AI training and support