Sr. Piping Design Discipline Leader; Hybrid

Position Details

On-Board Services is Hiring a Sr. Piping Design Discipline Leader in Cary, NC!

Position Type: Full Time / Contract to Hire

Job Location: Hybrid in Cary, NC (2 days in office per week)

Benefits: Comprehensive Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision), Life Insurance, 401(k), and more

Compensation: $80.00 - $92.00/hr depending on qualifications

Background and Drug Screenings Required

• 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:
  Revit or AutoCAD Plant 3D modeling history with global team coordination
• Strong understanding of constructability, safety, and cost control principles
• Excellent communication and leadership skills to manage multi-discipline 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 Hexagon Smart Plant 3D experience

• Serve as the primary discipline lead for piping engineering and design, ensuring compliance with Jacobs 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

On-Board was founded in 1976 by Robert L. Wilson to provide Engineering and Design services to the chemical manufacturing industry. Today, On-Board is a thriving privately held family of companies with services including:
Consulting, Professional Engineering, Industrial Maintenance and Facility Management, Contracted Manufacturing and Production Services, as well as Temporary Staffing and Recruiting throughout North America.

The On-Board Family of Companies conducts operations through its Corporate Headquarters located in East Windsor, NJ along with Regional Offices in New Castle, DE and Wake Forest, NC. On-Board’s Mission is to provide “Flexible Service by applying the talents of our people, work processes and technology to meet our clients’ expectations in a Safe, Responsible and Dependable manner.”

On-Board Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.