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Posted 11.12.2026 | Job Number: a0MQU00000eZTsv2AG
Piping Designer – Richmond, VA
Location: Richmond, VA
Sector: Industrial
Pay Range: $55,000 - $92,000 /Year
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Job Description
Piping Designer
Design the details. Help bring complex piping systems to life.
Put your piping design and layout experience to work on projects that move from the drawing board to the jobsite. Our client is seeking a Piping Designer to create clear, accurate coordination and shop drawings that support fabrication and efficient installation.
You’ll work on commercial and industrial piping applications, including mechanical rooms, steam rooms, process piping, hydronic systems, and refrigerant systems. In partnership with project teams, you’ll help resolve conflicts, improve layouts, and keep work aligned with project plans and specifications.
Who We Are
Our client is a full-service mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) contractor with more than 50 years of experience serving commercial customers. Its teams work across new construction, mechanical service, industrial refrigeration, and manufacturing. The company is committed to its people, its culture, and delivering quality work.
What’s in It for You?
- Competitive salary of $55,000–$92,000, depending on experience
- Career development and advancement opportunities
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee referral incentives
What You’ll Do
- Follow company safety rules, procedures, and practices, and encourage teammates to work safely.
- Coordinate piping design and layout with project plans, specifications, and fabrication standards.
- Create complete, clear, dimensional, and accurate coordination and shop drawings.
- Identify drawing conflicts and discrepancies, and share them with the Project Manager.
- Review and mark up submittals to document modifications or discrepancies involving inline duct and piping devices.
- Work with the Project Manager to improve installation efficiency and identify appropriate changes to contract drawings.
- Develop efficient layouts by reducing unnecessary pipe, duct, and fittings during coordination.
- Notify the Project Manager when coordination or detailing requires work beyond what is shown in the contract drawings.
- Attend project meetings as requested.
- Complete required project paperwork and visit jobsites as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What You’ll Bring
- At least five years of hands-on piping design and layout experience in commercial HVAC, or industrial manufacturing.
- Experience with hydronic and refrigerant systems.
- Field experience as a construction sheet metal mechanic or sheet metal foreman.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to read and understand contract drawings, specifications, and submittals.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to work within precise standards.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple activities in a timely manner.
- Comfort using current technology, including laptops, tablets, and smartphones.
- Sound judgment and the ability to make decisions based on available information.
- Professional communication skills when working with internal and external customers.
- Ability to stay calm and responsive when urgent issues arise.
- Ability to work at a jobsite when needed.
Schedule
This is a full-time, Monday-through-Friday position. Occasional evening or weekend work and unscheduled overtime may be required based on business needs.
Our Values
We’re looking for someone who demonstrates:
- Safety: Makes preventing injuries and vehicle incidents a priority.
- Integrity: Is truthful and honest in words and actions.
- Empathy: Considers the perspectives of customers and teammates.
- Urgency: Responds promptly while keeping safety first.
Equal Opportunity Employer: M/W/Disability/Vets
Veterans and individuals with prior military experience are encouraged to apply.
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