Senior Piping Designer
Company: Vestal Corporation
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Salary: JOB SUMMARY: The Senior
Piping Designer is responsible for leading the mechanical piping
scopes of work. JOB DUTIES: Prepare mechanical piping scopes of
work for select projects. Assist with the preparation of piping
deliverables and man-hour budgets for select engineering proposals
and changes to active projects. Lead piping layout and general
arrangement for assigned project areas or systems. When assigned,
serve as Piping Lead for projects, coordinating piping design
activities and supporting project engineering staff. Execute and
oversee piping design using AutoCAD Plant 3D and, when required,
Revit. Track piping design progress and productivity for assigned
work and communicate status to project management. Perform field
observations and document existing conditions on select projects.
Coordinate directly with owners, operators, and design-build
contractors to gather functional and program requirements and
develop simple and elegant piping layouts that support operations,
maintenance, and constructability. Apply applicable piping codes,
standards, and project specifications (e.g., ASME B31.3, hygienic
piping practices, client standards) to piping layouts and
deliverables. Develop piping layouts that consider cleanability,
CIP/SIP requirements, maintenance access, thermal growth, and
installation sequencing. Coordinate piping design with mechanical
equipment including boilers, ammonia refrigeration systems, cooling
towers, pump, and packaged process equipment. Support coordination
with all other disciplines to resolve design interfaces and layout
conflicts. Develop conceptual pipe support strategies and
coordinate support requirements with structural engineering. Review
piping models, drawings, and isometrics prepared by other designers
for quality, constructability, and compliance with project
standards. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior
piping design staff. Support responses to construction RFIs and
review field change requests related to piping design. Lead the
development and maintenance of corporate piping drafting standards,
templates, and best practices. Provide proactive coordination with
other disciplines to support integrated project delivery. Comply
with Companys Quality Control and Project Management procedures.
Promote a positive and professional working environment. Perform
other duties as assigned. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in a
Vestal Corporation office. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Prolonged periods
of sitting at a desk and being able to operate a computer and other
office equipment. Must be able to move about the office to access
office equipment and other office buildings within the Vestal
office complex. This position frequently communicates with others
and must be able to exchange accurate information. KNOWLEDGE /
SKILL / ABILITY / EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE: Associates degree is
preferred. Minium of 10 years of mechanical piping design is
required. Experience with, and understanding of, Engineering,
Architecture, and Construction terminology is required. Ability to
work in a fast-paced environment. Strong computer skills (e.g.
Microsoft Office Suite, Revit, AutoCAD). Excellent written and
verbal communication skills. Proven ability to read and understand
both 2D and 3D drawings is preferred. Strong attention to detail,
facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and
problem-solving skills. Requires effective time management skills,
personal conduct, and change management abilities. Ability to
effectively interact with co-workers, clients, vendors, and other
business contacts. Must comply with Vestal Corporations core values
for the safe and efficient operation of the business and
maintaining sound relationships among and with employees. Tools of
Sr. Industrial Mechanical Designer: Plant 3D Revit NavisWorks
Bluebeam MS Office suite of products WINEST Various other
Mechanical Design applications
Keywords: Vestal Corporation, Chesterfield , Senior Piping Designer, Engineering , Saint Louis, Missouri
