Piping Design Engineer

Equal Employment Opportunity

NLB Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodation

NLB Services provides reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process as required by law. Applicants requiring an accommodation due to a disability, pregnancy-related limitation, or sincerely held religious belief, practice or observance may contact their recruiter or email [email protected].

Benefits: Eligible employees may receive medical, dental and vision insurance, and other benefits. Eligibility and benefit terms vary based on employment status and assignment.

Other Important Terms

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Any employment offer may be contingent upon job-related screening, employment verification and other requirements permitted by applicable law.

Role- Mechanical Designer III/Piping Designer

Duration- Contract (06 Months) - Contract to direct possible

New Office Next Spring: Greenville, SC , (Initial 3-4 Months remote then onsite)

Rate Range: $55.00 - $65.00 (DOE)

Application Deadline: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Category: Engineering/Technical

Non - Exempt

Work Schedule: 40 hours/week

Must have Skills:- AVEVA E3D and piping design layout .Combined cycle power plant experience is huge plus. Need to support design and modeling.

Position Summary

• Client is seeking a Mechanical Designer III with strong piping layout experience, preferably within the power generation industry, to join our Charlotte Design Center. This role serves as an individual contributor responsible for plant layout development, design execution, and coordination across multidisciplinary project teams
• The Designer III plays a supporting role in ensuring constructible, code-compliant, and efficient plant layouts for large-scale power, energy, and industrial projects, while mentoring designers and supporting project delivery objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute piping layout design activities, ensuring constructability, safety, maintainability, and compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Develop, review, and approve piping plans, piping arrangements, sections, isometrics, and 3D models.
• Develop, review, and approve general arrangement drawings.
• Manage and complete all piping design deliverables, including layout drawings, construction drawings, material take-offs, and bills of materials.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and training to designers, checkers, and drafters, particularly with respect to piping layout best practices and power plant applications.
• Coordinate with process, mechanical, structural, electrical, and construction teams to resolve interface and layout challenges.
• Interface with clients, vendors, and construction personnel to ensure project requirements and layout expectations are clearly understood and incorporated.
• Review vendor and shop drawings for compliance with project requirements and piping layout intent.
• Maintain engineering document indexes and piping progress reports.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support project and departmental goals.

Required Qualifications

• Associate Degree or High School Diploma with relevant drafting and design coursework.
• 10+ years of piping design and layout experience, preferably supporting power generation projects (combined cycle, simple cycle, thermal, or utility-scale facilities).
• Experience with AVEVA E3D or PDMS strongly preferred.
• Proven expertise in piping layout development for complex industrial facilities.
• Strong understanding of piping codes, standards, and industry best practices.
• Advanced CAD experience using AutoCAD, AutoCAD Plant 3D, MicroStation, or Revit, with willingness to adapt to additional platforms.
• Proficiency with Navisworks, and Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to lead and mentor design teams while producing high-quality, constructible layouts.
• Strong organization, communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced design environ…