Piping Designer III

Rate: $70.76 (no benefits)
Rate: $$66.15 (with benefits)
Duration- 1 year
Location: Billings, MT

Position Summary The Piping Designer III is responsible for creating, revising, and coordinating piping design deliverables that support engineering, management of change (MOC), and construction activities. This role provides technical design support across all project phases, collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, and ensures piping designs meet industry standards and site requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and revise piping drawings throughout design and MOC processes
• Assemble complete piping design packages for construction use
• Provide piping design support during all phases of assigned projects
• Track and report progress for current and future piping projects
• Perform field walkdowns to verify existing conditions and support design accuracy
• Collaborate effectively with engineering, construction, and project teams
• Work safely in both office and active refinery/industrial environments

Required Qualifications

• Several years of experience in a piping design role
• Strong knowledge of piping standards, methods, and industry best practices
• Experience with 3D piping modeling and point cloud workflows
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to safely perform field work in an industrial environment
• Associate degree in a related field or equivalent years of piping/design experience

Software & Technical Skills Required:

• AutoCAD (or equivalent CAD software)
• CADWorx Plant (or equivalent piping design software)
• Proficiency with standard computer applications
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Preferred:

• Leica CloudWorx (or equivalent)
• Navisworks
• AutoCAD Plant 3D
• Falcon
• SAP
• Leica point cloud technologies

Industry Experience

• Required: Prior experience in a similar piping design role
• Preferred: Experience in refining, petrochemical, or comparable heavy industrial environments

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.