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Process Piping Designer

HDR, Inc., Rosemont, IL, United States


At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

In the role of

Process Piping Designer , we’ll count on you to:

Responsible for designing and implementing the layout of piping systems for industrial facilities

Work closely with engineers and other professionals, using their technical expertise to ensure efficient and safe piping systems.

Designing detailed piping systems, including the creation of blueprints and schematics

Assessing project specifications and safety requirements to determine the appropriate design and materials for the piping system

Collaborating with engineers and other team members to ensure the piping system aligns with the overall project goals and regulations

Work for a specific discipline, with minimal direction from the Architect/Engineer, or other technical professional

Be responsible for their discipline model and will generate the BIM elements, based on the Level of Development (LOD) outlined in the Digital Delivery Plan (DDP) and project scope

Create and maintain the discipline model, systems, content, and overall digital delivery output for that discipline

To be skilled with the software used to produce the designs identified in the Digital Delivery requirements

Have an advanced understanding of architectural/engineering documentation, plan presentation for the specific discipline design, and how it interacts with other discipline models

Accurately model BIM elements in the correct special constraints of the modeling environment, using the current 3D software

Prepare detailed drawings, layouts, and diagrams of the design within the project scope, schedule, and budget, using the current 3D software

Maintain the discipline model including project information, coordinates, scales, orientations, scope boundaries, match-lines, views, and sheets

Produce discipline specific documentation with accurate annotations on all modeling output

Monitor, improve, and maintain company standards and model health. Coordinate the design with other discipline models through Design Reviews and 3D Coordination processes

Execute all Digital Delivery requirements identified on the project

Preferred Qualifications

Sanitary piping design including sanitary piping standards for both stainless and PVC piping

Sanitary valves,

CIP system design

Mix proof valves

Food pumps

Sanitary pumps

Food plant process equipmentProcess equipment layout

Hygienic design

Required Qualifications

Technical degree or a combination of education and related industry experience

A minimum of 5 years related industry experience

Advanced skillset of 3D design software and document management infrastructure

Advanced skillset of 3D Coordination tool

Competency of Microsoft Office products and communication tools

Advanced understanding of engineering or architectural concepts

Knowledge of industry standards and practices, along with discipline codes and specifications

Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and organizational traits are essential

What We Believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Illinois: $58,580.00 - $83,685.00

Primary Location: United States-Illinois-Rosemont

Industry: Industrial

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Industrial Water/Wastewater Services

Job Posting: Oct 30, 2025

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