Sr. Piping Discipline Project Lead

Qualifications

Here's What You'll Need:

• Associate's degree (AA) in Computer-Aided Drafting and Design or similar technical degree
• 15+ years of piping engineering or design experience, with at least 5 years in a lead or supervisory role.
• Proven ability to manage scope, schedule, and budget for complex industrial projects.
• Advanced knowledge of piping codes and standards (ASME, B31.3, BPE, etc.).
• Software Expertise:
  Ideally, you can model in Revit or AutoCAD Plant 3D, but at a minimum, you must have proven history utilizing these tools with coordination of global teams.
• Strong understanding of constructability, safety, and cost control principles.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills to manage multidiscipline teams and client interactions.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or advanced manufacturing facilities.
• Familiarity with pipe stress analysis and integration with design deliverables.
• Demonstrated success in global workshare execution and remote team leadership.
• Ability to mentor and develop junior engineers and designers, fostering technical growth.
• Strong business acumen with an understanding of earned value management and change control processes.
• Advanced proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD Plant 3D. Some past experience with Hexagon Smart Plant 3D.

What You'll Do:

• Serve as the primary discipline lead for piping engineering and design, ensuring compliance with the company's standards, procedures, and quality expectations.
• Supervise all aspects of pipe design, including layout development, routing, and coordination with other disciplines.
• Oversee project-level piping material specifications, ensuring proper selection for process, utility, and specialty systems.
• Maintain strong client relationships, understanding their expectations and promptly communicating scope or design changes.
• Oversee project earned value, monitor progress, and manage change effectively.
• Develop person-hour estimates, allocate resources, and determine staff effectiveness—who does what and when.
• Oversee project-level piping stress analysis activities, coordinating with stress engineers to ensure system integrity and compliance with applicable codes.
• Drive successful global workshare execution through heightened communication and strategic coordination.
• Be able to communicate definitive expertise around Piping and Facility Layout principles
• Review vendor drawings, execute piping engineering design, and develop design estimates.
• Keep construction costs and safety measures at the forefront of all decisions.
• Mentor and guide team members, fostering growth and technical excellence.

Position requires 40% of in-office at Cary location (2 of 5 days)