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Developing Piping Designer

Portland, OR 97201

Posted: 02/04/2026 Industry: Designer/Drafter Job Number: 200302 Pay Rate: $40 / hour

Job Description

Developing Piping Designer (Industrial Facilities)

Pay: $40.00- $52.00 per hour DOE

Location: Hybrid (2 days onsite)
Preferred Locations: Portland, OR | Phoenix, AZ | Pittsburgh, PA | Boise, ID
(Other office locations may be considered)

Job Overview

We are seeking a Developing Piping Designer to support industrial and commercial facility projects. This role is ideal for a designer with foundational piping experience who is looking to grow technically while working alongside experienced engineers and designers.

You will assist with piping layouts, 3D models, and drawings while learning to apply design standards and coordinate with multi-discipline teams.


Must-Have Qualifications

  • Associate’s degree in Design Technology or related field (or equivalent experience)

  • 2–4 years of piping design experience in industrial or commercial facilities

  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD Plant 3D, Revit, or CADWorx

  • Understanding of basic piping design and equipment layout

  • Strong attention to detail and communication skills

  • Ability to work in a hybrid environment (2 days onsite)

Ideally, You Will Have

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology or similar

  • Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, chemical, semiconductor, or advanced manufacturing facilities

  • Familiarity with pipe stress concepts and their impact on layout

  • Exposure to QA/QC workflows and model cleanup

  • Advanced Revit or CADWorx experience (families, specs, advanced modeling)

  • Experience working with global workshare teams


  • What You’ll Do

    • Develop piping layouts and routing under senior guidance

    • Support equipment layout and incorporate vendor data

    • Assist with drawings and design deliverables

    • Review and apply markups and redlines

    • Maintain model accuracy, organization, and quality

Additional Information

HKA Enterprises is a global workforce solutions firm. If you're seeking a new career opportunity or project experience, our recruiters will work to understand your qualifications, experience, and personal goals. At HKA, we recognize the importance of matching employee goals with those of the employer. We strive to seek credibility, satisfaction, and endorsement from all of our applicants. We invite you to take time and search for your next career experience with us! HKA is an EEO Employer who participates in the US Citizenship and Immigration Services E-Verify Program.

Meet Your Recruiter

April Shelton

April Shelton is a senior recruiter with more than 25 years in the industry. April specializes in nuclear, power, and energy engineering. Her advice to job seekers is "Always have an updated resume. Don’t reply to a job posting if you are not fully qualified. If you use a cell phone as your primary contact, make sure it is professional and doesn’t have a song playing or an unprofessional voicemail message."

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