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Senior Piping Designer

AECOM
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 22 Jul 2026

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Company Description

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At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

 

AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Piping Designer to support mine tailings and mine facilities projects as part of the Mining Division in Denver, CO. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background in plant design, with expertise in both 2D and 3D environments, and demonstrate advanced proficiency with Plant 3D or equivalent software. This role requires the ability to independently execute and oversee complex design assignments, provide technical guidance, and ensure compliance with project and industry standards and is expected to provide the following responsibilities:

 

Responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to.

  • Develop piping and equipment models, isometrics, and detailed engineering drawings such as but not limited to, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID), process and flow diagrams (PFD), piping isometrics, plot plans, general arrangements, and detailed plans and sections.
  • Setting up, maintaining, and optimizing Plant 3D project environments in accordance with company and client standards.
  • Manage and deliver multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring compliance with industry codes and project standards.
  • Independently execute complex design assignments with minimal supervision, including the ability to review and resolve discrepancies in supplier documents and ensure compliance with codes and standards and project standards.
  • Planning, scheduling, and monitoring design tasks to meet project budgets and timelines, cost estimating methods, and project change control processes.
  • Provide technical guidance and review work completed by other design and drafting personnel.
  • Work with engineers to create technical drawings from sketches and concepts using Plant 3D and other CAD tools.
  • Provide guiding directions and ultimate oversight of 3D piping design engagements.
  • Implement improvements in design methodologies and CAD workflows.
  • Ensure required deliverables from the technical team meet project requirements on time and within budget. 
  • Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment by working during normal business operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
  • Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
  • Collaborate with colleagues spread among multiple satellite office locations.

 

 

 

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

  • BA/ BS degree and 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
  • Valid U.S. Driver’s License.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Specialized CAD certifications (e.g., CAD 2D Basic, CAD 3D Advanced, CAD Custom).

Additional Information

  • No sponsorship will be offered for this role now or in the future
  • No relocation will be offered for this role.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

 

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being reso

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