Principal / Lead Piping Designer

Principal/Lead Piping Designer - San Dimas, CA

Position Overview
The Select Group is seeking an experienced Principal / Lead Piping Designer to support design activities for natural gas transmission projects.

This is a senior-level, hands-on design position requiring someone who can independently take ownership of piping projects while continuing to perform detailed design work. The ideal candidate will bring significant experience within oil & gas industry and have the technical knowledge necessary to lead projects from design development through completion.
Natural gas pipeline experience is not required but is preferred.

Required Qualifications

• Significant professional experience in piping design within the oil & gas industry
• Senior, Principal, or Lead-level experience with the ability to independently own piping design projects.
• Strong hands-on piping design capabilities
• Proficiency and deep experience with AutoCAD Plant 3D
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Piping materials and components
  • Piping layouts and design
  • Equipment and material selection
  • Vendor coordination
• Demonstrated ability to pick up projects with limited oversight and drive design activities independently.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary engineering and design teams.
• Strong communication, organization, and project ownership skills.

• Experience supporting natural gas transmission projects.
• Civil 3D experience is highly preferred.

• Lead piping design activities for natural gas transmission and aboveground facility projects.
• Independently take ownership of piping design projects and drive work from initial requirements through completed design deliverables.
• Remain actively involved in hands-on design work while serving as the technical/project lead for assigned piping projects.
• Develop and modify piping layouts, equipment arrangements, and associated design drawings.
• Utilize AutoCAD Plant 3D to develop and maintain piping designs and project deliverables.
• Apply practical knowledge of piping materials, components, specifications, and equipment to design decisions.
• Support material and equipment selection based on project requirements.
• Coordinate with vendors and understand vendor capabilities, materials, and equipment as they relate to piping design.
• Collaborate with engineering and design disciplines including civil/structural, pipeline, electrical, instrumentation, and meter/regulation design.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders to understand requirements, resolve design issues, and maintain project progress.
• Review designs and drawings for technical quality, constructability, and completeness.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance while maintaining personal ownership of design deliverables.
• Support multiple projects and priorities within the broader Design Services & Integration organization.