Piping Designer

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

This role will form an integral part of our Global Excellence Centre (GEC) – Arcadis’ centralized and fully integrated project delivery group. Our GEC is made up of more than 3,000 talented individuals working in offices across India, Romania, and the Philippines, providing Capability, Capacity, and a Competitive Advantage across a wide array of unique projects and services, in collaboration with our global businesses.

The APM Discipline (Advanced Process Manufacturing) in the GECs is comprised of cross-functional teams, that contribute to the design & development of innovative process engineering solutions in Pharmaceutical & Process industries. Our ability to effectively manage projects, assess client needs, and provide technical guidance is crucial in delivering successful outcomes, using the most innovative way of doing computational design.

Role accountabilities:

• Develop detailed piping designs, layouts, and models using Cadworx software based on project specifications, P&IDs, and engineering drawings.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and design objectives for plant facilities.
• Create 3D models of piping systems, equipment, and structures within the plant layout to optimize space utilization and ensure operational efficiency.
• Generate isometric drawings, orthographic views, and material take-offs to support construction, fabrication, and installation activities.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, codes, and project-specific requirements in piping design, including material selection, sizing, and routing.
• Conduct clash detection analysis and resolve interferences between piping components, equipment, and structural elements to enhance constructability.
• Review and interpret P&IDs, equipment specifications, and vendor data to incorporate accurate piping details into the design.
• Collaborate with other designers, draftsmen, and engineers to integrate piping designs with the overall plant layout and systems.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Diploma in a relevant technical or engineering discipline with a certified course in Autodesk Plant 3D/CADWorx or similar plant design software.
• Proven experience as an Autodesk Plant 3D and/or CADWorx / Revit Plant Piping Designer, with a minimum of 3+ years in plant piping design with at least 3+ years in leading team.
• Proficiency in Plant 3D and/ CADWorx / Revit software for piping design, including 3D modeling, isometric generation, orthographic views, and material management.
• Proficiency in collaboration/coordination software like Autodesk Navisworks and Re-Cap, with a solid understanding of piping design principles, materials, fittings, valves, and industry standards such as ASME B31.3, ASME, ANSI, and API.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, and specifications, along with effective communication abilities to guide and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Implementation of quality procedures to ensure good design deliverables, demonstrating out-of-the-box thinking for automation or innovation, and comprehensive leadership skills with previous experience managing medium-scale projects and a small team.

Nice to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical or engineering Discipline.
• Affiliation to professional organizations like Autodesk etc.
• Experience in projects related to the Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, and Food & Beverage sectors.
• Experience in the creation of project specs, catalogs, etc. in any plant design software.
• Experience in 3D Piping Design using CADWorx Plant or Revit.
• Experience in leading piping design teams, managing design deliverables, and overseeing project milestones.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why equality and inclusion is at the forefront of all our activities. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer; women, minorities, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, caste, creed, colour, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, and gender identity.

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