Senior Piping Designer

Company: Valdes Architecture & Engineering
Location: Lombard
Posted on: February 19, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Responsibilities Extensive knowledge of the Piping and Plant layout discipline with capabilities and the initiative to perform the following task while supervising/mentoring junior staff Provide accurate detail piping design per project requirement in accordance with scope, budget, and schedule as assigned by project lead Provide on-site field assistance as required per project assignment Plan, facilitate, or conduct 3D model design reviews Perform difficult and complex design calculations Provide 2D or 3D design documents as required per project “list of deliverables” Check design documents for quality and accuracy Provide information for inter-discipline coordination Participate in project coordination meetings Make recommendations to improve department work flow process Develop and /or improve department standards, including templates and design guides Supervise, coordinate, manage, design work for multiple projects of small to medium sizes in parallel Provide direction and day-to-day oversight of assigned subordinates Provide man-hour engineering estimates Mentor understudies within piping department Responsible and accountable for the performance of assigned designers / drafters Generate “Engineering Change Notice “before the start of all out of scope work Develop piping construction scope of work document Ownership of project, including quality, budget and schedule Review of vendor drawings All other duties as assigned Qualifications Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in engineering technology or equivalent experience 8 years of experience working in the design field with BSET degree or 12 years of experience without degree SPED PPD Certified applicants preferred Must possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future Technical Competencies 8 years of technical experience in piping design The ability to proactively resolve technical design problems Strong written and verbal communication skills The ability to communicate detailed information to both client and project team Ability to articulate complex ideas to co-workers and management Extensive knowledge of 2D and 3D AutoCAD software Ability to use design and/or CAD software to perform design tasks Strong Microsoft Office Suite experience Knowledge of multi-discipline project design execution and construction sequence Creative thinking in providing new solutions to design problems Ability to provide nozzle and platform orientations per project requirements Knowledge of piping design requirements for in-line instrumentation Understand stress analysis and its application Ability to generate a construction scope of work document Salaries for all positions are based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, total years of experience in the industry, education, skills, and qualifications. Compensation may vary depending on the candidate's individual background and expertise. Salaries are subject to fluctuation outside of the given range. The indicated range is not a commitment and meant as a guideline. All compensation, exempt or non-exempt status, and benefits will be discussed during the interview process. Valdes Architecture & Engineering Company is looking for bright and talented people that want to take their career to the next level. We offer many rewarding career paths to challenge and engage our employees at all phases of their careers. Our office provides a team environment, and excellent working conditions, which allow individuals to maximize their potential. Valdes Architecture & Engineering offers an outstanding benefits package including Medical, Dental, 401K plan, Company paid Long Term and Short Term Disability Insurance, Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Pet Insurance, a discounted gym membership and tuition reimbursement. EEO/AAE We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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