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Developing Pipe Designer

KCM Technical, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204

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Piping Designer (Developing Level) Hybrid | 2 Days Onsite Weekly Preferred Locations:

Portland, OR | Phoenix, AZ | Pittsburgh, PA | Boise, ID Alternate office locations may be considered based on qualifications

The Opportunity We’re seeking a

Developing-Level Piping Designer

to support industrial and commercial facility projects for a global engineering organization. This role is ideal for an early-career piping designer who wants to continue building technical depth while working alongside experienced engineers and senior designers.

You’ll contribute to piping layouts, models, and drawings under guidance, gaining exposure to design standards, multi-discipline coordination, and global workshare execution.

What You’ll Do

Develop basic piping layouts and perform pipe routing tasks using

AutoCAD Plant 3D, Revit, or CADWorx

under direction from senior staff

Apply fundamental piping design principles, including pipe sizing, routing logic, and coordination with other disciplines

Assist with equipment layout and incorporate vendor information into design models

Support the creation of drawings, details, and deliverables in accordance with project and company standards

Review and integrate markups, comments, and redlines from senior designers and engineers

Participate in workshare coordination by communicating model status and following clear task instructions

Maintain quality, accuracy, and organization across assigned design tasks

Here’s What You’ll Need

Associate’s degree in Design Technology or a related field (or 2+ years of equivalent practical experience)

2–4 years

of piping design experience in industrial, commercial, or manufacturing environments

Working knowledge of

AutoCAD Plant 3D, Revit, or CADWorx

Understanding of piping fundamentals, equipment arrangement, and general design practices

Ability to read and apply basic piping specifications with guidance

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills for drawings and models

Effective communication skills and ability to work in a multi-discipline team environment

Ideally, You Will Have

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology or similar curriculum

Experience supporting projects in

pharmaceutical, biotech, chemical, semiconductor, or advanced manufacturing

facilities

Familiarity with pipe stress concepts and how they influence layout decisions

Exposure to

QA/QC workflows , model cleanup, or specification-driven design

Hands-on experience with Revit or CADWorx beyond foundational use (e.g., families/parts, spec-driven design, advanced modeling tools)

Prior involvement in a

global workshare environment

Work Model This is a

hybrid role , requiring onsite presence

two days per week

at an approved office location. Preferred locations are listed above; alternate locations may be considered based on experience and alignment with project needs.

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