Senior Piping Designer (Nuclear)Pay:Starting at $130,000 (DOE)
Location:Greenville, SC (100% on site)
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Johnson Service Group (JSG) is working with a client that is expanding its footprint in the nuclear and energy sectors, supporting some of the most complex, high-impact projects across the U.S. This is more than a role — it’s a chance to be part of a collaborative team that’s helping shape the energy transition and delivering solutions for industries that matter.
Why should you consider this opportunity?
- Be part of a trusted engineering and technical staffing leader with a strong reputation in nuclear and energy innovation.
- Work on challenging, meaningful projects that directly impact the future of clean energy and energy security.
- Grow your career in a supportive, nationwide team where your expertise is valued, and your development is prioritized.
- Strong overall company benefits, including 401(K) with up to 6% employer contribution and a real emphasis on work-life balance and vacation time.
- They focus on employee development and long-term retention, making sure that their employees are happy.
Job Description
- The Piping Senior Designer is responsible for providing essential technical knowledge and performing design work under minimal direction. This role serves as a staff designer, collaborating closely with engineers, project managers, and clients to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.
- Key Responsibilities
- Perform design and drafting activities using 3D modeling and 2D computer-aided drafting/design (CAD) software.
- Coordinate design activities without direct supervision, managing priorities and schedules.
- Prepare and review engineering deliverables such as piping plans, piping isometrics, and related documentation.
- Develop work breakdown structures, project scope, cost, and schedule baselines.
- Coordinate design with engineering disciplines, project management, vendors, and clients.
- Execute work in accordance with the company's project management and scheduling standards.
- Prepare technical specifications and support material procurement activities.
- Provide technical support to activities associated with construction administration, including responses to construction requests for information (RFIs).
Basic Job Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Associate degree in a related technical field of study and a minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience.
- Working knowledge of applicable federal (including Department of Energy orders), state, and local codes and standards.
- Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include, but are not limited to, project management, engineering, vendors, subcontractors, and clients.
- Job-related technical knowledge necessary to complete assigned work.
- Knowledge of discipline codes and standards.
- Ability to perform work in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
- Ability to attend and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner.
- Intermediate to expert software skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Experience producing engineering documentation and presentation materials.
- Experience executing engineering projects utilizing 3D modeling and 2D CAD automation tools in a multi-disciplinary environment.
Discipline-Specific Job Requirements
- Read, interpret, and generate design drawings with minimal input from an engineer.
- Prepare 3D layouts and sections from conceptual and detailed design documents.
- Demonstrated experience with industrial piping design.
- Background and experience drafting/designing piping plans, piping isometrics, and stress-related layouts.
- Proficiency in computer-aided design utilizing Bentley MicroStation with SmartPlant 3D (SP3D) or equivalent.
- Experience coordinating piping designs with mechanical, structural, electrical, and instrumentation disciplines.
- Perform 3D piping layout and equipment modeling of moderate to advanced complexity.
- Produce and check complete piping drawings, including plot plans, piping isometrics, and layout drawings.
- Assist in construction and pipe fabrication personnel as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with design systems, structures, and components for nuclear facilities under the requirements of ASME NQA-1.
- Knowledge of commercial availability and cost of materials.
- Practical field experience.
- EPC project experience for the following industries:
- U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
- National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
- Nuclear facilities under a nuclear quality assurance program.
- Manufacturing, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology experience.
Advanced knowledge of:
- Inter-disciplinary interfaces
- Piping design requirements (equipment arrangement, piping layout, stress requirements)
- Vendor-supplied equipment
- Working knowledge of and ability to interpret Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), update master P&IDs, and prepare line lists.
** Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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