Industry Advanced Manufacturing At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. Your impact The Piping Design Technician Specialist (JT5) serves as a senior technical design professional responsible for developing complex piping system layouts, 3D models, construction deliverables, and multidisciplinary coordination for industrial, advanced manufacturing, semiconductor, life sciences, and process facility projects. This position provides technical leadership, mentoring, and design direction while ensuring compliance with project requirements, industry standards, and Jacobs quality procedures.

Primary Responsibilities:

Piping Design & Layout Develop complex piping layouts and equipment arrangements. Perform detailed routing of process, utility, and specialty piping systems. Analyze design requirements from PFDs, P&IDs, specifications, and vendor documentation. Ensure piping systems are safe, operable, maintainable, and constructible. Support design optimization and value engineering initiatives. 3D Modeling & BIM Coordination Create and maintain intelligent 3D piping models. Develop LOD 300 and LOD 400 design models. Coordinate with structural, mechanical, process, instrumentation, architectural, and electrical disciplines. Participate in model reviews and clash detection activities. Resolve interferences and design conflicts.

Design Deliverables Produce:

Piping General Arrangement Drawings Isometric Drawings Equipment Layout Drawings Pipe Support Information Construction Work Packages Material Take-offs (MTOs) Field Installation Drawings Review design deliverables for quality and completeness. Technical Leadership Mentor junior and intermediate designers. Provide technical guidance on piping design standards and best practices. Participate in discipline reviews and constructability reviews. Support project staffing and work-share coordination. Assist discipline leads with schedule and resource planning. Construction Support Evaluate and respond to construction RFIs. Support field walkdowns and site assessments. Develop solutions to field installation issues. Review as-built documentation. Coordinate implementation of design changes during construction. Here's what you'll need Required Qualifications Associate degree in Design Technology, Drafting Technology, Engineering Technology, or equivalent experience. Typically 10+ years of piping design experience.

Advanced knowledge of:

Industrial piping systems Process facility design Construction practices Pipe routing and layout principles Proficiency with: CADWorx AutoCAD Plant 3D Navisworks Bluebeam Microsoft Office Preferred Qualifications Semiconductor or electronics manufacturing experience. Advanced manufacturing facility experience. Experience supporting EPC and EPCM projects. LOD 400 modeling experience. Point cloud and laser scan integration experience. Construction support experience. Lead Designer or Area Lead experience. Technical Knowledge Codes & Standards

ASME B31.3

Process Piping

ASME B31.1

Power Piping ISA Standards OSHA Requirements Client Engineering Standards Jacobs Design Procedures Systems Experience Process Piping Utility Piping Chemical Distribution Systems High Purity Piping Facility Support Systems HVAC Piping Interfaces Fire Protection Interfaces Core Competencies Advanced piping layout skills Strong 3D modeling capability Technical problem solving Design coordination Constructability awareness Communication and leadership Quality focus Client service orientation Typical Deliverables 3

D Design Models Piping Plans and Sections Isometrics Equipment Layouts Material Take-Offs Piping Support Information Construction Packages Redline Updates As-Built Documentation Posted Salary Range:

Minimum 98,300.00

Posted Salary Range:

Upper 148,610.00 Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off (allocated plans start date 17 days per calendar year), seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount as well as legally mandated benefits. The base salary range for this position is $98,300.00 to $148,610.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on September 01, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days. At Jacobs, we're partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you'll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other. We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work. Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support . Locations City State Country Tempe Arizona United States