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Lead Piping Designer

Portland, OR 97201

Posted: 04/16/2026 Industry: Designer/Drafter Job Number: 201196 Pay Rate: $52 / hour

Job Description


We’re seeking a senior-level Piping Design Technician Specialist to lead piping design quality and execution across complex industrial projects. This role serves as a technical authority, ensuring designs are code-compliant, constructible, and aligned with project scope, schedule, and safety standards.

Pay: $52.00- $68.00 per hour DOE

What You’ll Do:
  • Lead piping design efforts or serve as QA/QC authority on projects
  • Review and guide 3D model-based designs (Revit/CADWorx)
  • Ensure compliance with piping codes, standards, and specifications
  • Coordinate across disciplines to resolve design and constructability challenges
  • Identify risks early and drive design improvements
  • Support estimating, scheduling, and change management
  • Mentor junior designers and support global workshare teams

What You Bring:
  • Associate’s degree in CAD, Engineering Technology, or related field
  •  12–15+ years of piping design/engineering experience in industrial environments
  • Strong knowledge of ASME, B31.3, and related piping codes
  • Experience with Revit and/or CADWorx Plant
  • Proven leadership or technical authority experience
  • Strong understanding of constructability, safety, and cost control
  • Excellent communication and coordination skills

Bonus:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
  • Semiconductor or advanced manufacturing experience
  • Pipe stress coordination knowledge
  • Experience mentoring teams and supporting global projects
  • Familiarity with QA/QC, earned value, and change control processes

Location
Hybrid (2 days/week onsite) – must live within 50 miles of office




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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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