Piping Designer
General MatterLos Angeles, CA
Full Time
Posted March 26, 2026
$80k - $170k
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- Freshness
- Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 5, 2026
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- Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Nuclear Energy
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- Employer-provided pay
Job Description
General Matter enriches uranium.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and maintain the 3D CAD model for piping and mechanical systems, ensuring alignment with process and mechanical specifications.
- Develop, update, and maintain piping component libraries, data attributes, tagging, and system standards to ensure consistency between P&IDs, 3D models, and documentation.
- Perform detailed routing of pipes, valves, specialty components, and supports, considering space constraints, accessibility, maintainability, and constructability.
- Coordinate with structural, HVAC, and electrical systems to avoid clashes and optimize layouts.
- Conduct clash detection and interdisciplinary model reviews using plant design tools.
- Produce isometric drawings, general arrangement drawings, spool sheets, and installation documentation for fabrication and construction.
- Define spool breaks and support modular construction where applicable.
- Collaborate with engineers to ensure design intent, constructability, and field installation requirements are incorporated.
- Maintain as-built documentation and update models throughout the project lifecycle.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical Design, Drafting, or related field.
- 3+ years of hands-on experience modeling piping systems in 3D plant design platforms.
- Proficiency with plant design software (e.g., AutoCAD Plant 3D, AVEVA E3D, SmartPlant 3D, CADWorx, or similar).
- Strong understanding of piping systems, mechanical components, and industrial layout principles.
- Ability to interpret P&IDs and specifications into accurate 3D models.
- Experience producing piping isometrics, general arrangement drawings, and fabrication documentation.
- Experience in nuclear, chemical, petrochemical, or other complex industrial facilities.
- Familiarity with spec-driven piping, automated part selection, and component catalogs.
- Knowledge of piping line numbering, tagging systems, and engineering data attributes.
- Experience modeling pipe supports, equipment connections, and maintenance clearances in dense layouts.
- Familiarity with model coordination and clash detection tools (e.g., Navisworks).
- Understanding of fabrication and field installation practices, including spool breaks and field fit.
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, multidisciplinary environments.
- Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.
Benefits & Perks
- The base salary range for this role is $80,000-$170,000 annually.
- Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. Please note that the stated salary range is an estimate and may be adjusted based on market conditions, business needs, or other factors. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
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