Piping Design Technician Specialist

Piping Design Technician Specialist

Duration: Contract-to-Hire Location: Portland, OR (Hybrid)

We are seeking an experienced Piping Design Technician Specialist to join our client's team in Portland, OR. This role is ideal for a highly skilled professional who can operate as either a Project/Discipline Lead or a Senior Design QA/QC Lead, depending on project needs.

In this position, you will be accountable for piping design integrity from early layout through final model review ensuring systems are code-compliant, constructible, operable, and maintainable. This role emphasizes proactive, design-integrated quality assurance and strong technical leadership to prevent downstream issues.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Design Accountability

• Serve as a primary technical authority for piping design, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, and project requirements
• Oversee piping layout development, routing, and coordination across disciplines
• Provide clear technical direction to designers, engineers, and global workshare teams
• Review vendor drawings, specialty piping data, and deliverables for accuracy, constructability, and functionality

Design Quality & Model-Based Review

• Lead and perform 3D model reviews with a focus on constructability, accessibility, maintenance, and operability not just clash detection
• Evaluate piping systems for stress compatibility, installation sequencing, and long-term performance
• Identify and mitigate design risks early, including non-obvious constructability or operational concerns
• Deliver clear, actionable feedback to improve design quality and consistency

QA/QC (Design-Integrated)

• Apply QA/QC principles throughout the design lifecycle to ensure high-quality, execution-ready deliverables
• Participate in interdisciplinary and technical reviews, representing piping design intent
• Align QA/QC efforts with project scope, schedule, and deliverables without creating bottlenecks

Project Coordination & Collaboration

• Collaborate with project managers, engineering leads, and multi-discipline teams to maintain alignment
• Communicate design risks, scope changes, and execution challenges proactively
• Support global workshare execution through clear expectations and consistent standards
• Contribute to planning, staffing forecasts, and schedule awareness

Mentorship & Continuous Improvement

• Mentor designers and engineers through hands-on technical guidance
• Drive improvements in design workflows, tools, and review practices
• Promote a culture of quality through strong design decision-making and early engagement

Qualifications

Required:

• Associate's degree in Computer-Aided Drafting & Design, Engineering Technology, or related field
• 12 15+ years of piping design/engineering experience in complex industrial environments (Oil & Gas, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Semiconductor, etc.)
• 3+ years of proven technical leadership experience
• Strong understanding of piping codes and standards (ASME, B31.3, etc.)
• Advanced experience with 3D design tools such as CADWorx Plant and/or Autodesk Revit
• Demonstrated expertise in constructability, safety, and cost-effective design practices
• Strong communication and cross-functional coordination skills

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• Experience in semiconductor or advanced manufacturing facilities
• Knowledge of pipe stress analysis and coordination with stress engineering teams
• Experience working with global design/workshare teams
• Proven ability to mentor and develop junior staff
• Familiarity with earned value management, progress tracking, and change control processes
• Proficiency in both Autodesk Revit and CADWorx Plant

Aspen Technical StaffingCELEBRATING 25 YEARS          ~2001-2026~ We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under the law. Assistance with the application process is available upon request.