Lead Piping Designer Middough Inc. $90,000
- $140,000
- Base pay offered may vary depending on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the position offered, location of the role and the candidate's education, training, and/or experience. paid time off, paid holidays, long term disability, tuition assistance, 401(k) United States, Illinois, Downers Grove 2650 Warrenville Road (Show on map) Apr 16, 2026
Lead Piping Designer
- Life Sciences Position and Responsibilities
As a Lead Piping Designer with Middough, you will directly execute technical design as well as lead resources to execute piping tasks within multi-discipline design projects.
The Lead Piping Designer will also work closely with the Piping Department Manager to plan and execute piping work on projects and to utilize shared resources effectively. The Lead Piping Designer is a client facing role that takes technical ownership of the piping and layout design and helps drive "big picture" project objectives within a design environment.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Establish designs consistent with piping good practices, client requirements / specifications and conformance to Codes & Standards.
Apply standard drafting techniques to generate and interpret drawings in support of assigned projects and provide guidance and leadership to drafters to ensure that all established Company and client design standards and practices are followed.
Generate design and detail drawings including orthographic plans / sections and isometrics to support Discipline Leads.
Generate pipe support details.
Revise and maintain Piping Line Lists and P&ID's.
Revise and maintain equipment drawings and models.
Revise and maintain project Navisworks models.
Generate piping and equipment models using Autodesk Plant3D and CADWorx for assigned projects.
Communicate effectively across multiple departments, project clients and suppliers to obtain project related information.
Drive the implementation of piping specifications related to the project or client and contributes to finalizing project CAD and design standards.
Manage and maintain the project documentation such as flat files, reference / stick files, online shared digital files and CAD drawings.
Champion of the 3D model and coordinate with fellow engineering and architect leads to ensure a layout design that considers all vendor and company disciplines designs.
Plan, facilitate, and conduct 3D model design reviews.
Develop piping construction scope of work documents. Education, Experience and Skills
The successful candidate will possess the following: Associate Degree in a technical discipline or equivalent, highly preferred but not required.
Accredited Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering is highly valued, but not required.
Experience in at least one of the following Life Science Industries is required: Agro-Industrial, Food & Beverage or Pharmaceutical.
10+ years of experience in designing sanitary piping systems, piping designs working with isos, creating engineering and / or construction packages, field sketching, and field visits / assignments.
Working knowledge of Codes and Standards.
Revit and MicroStation experience are a plus, but not required.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention to detail abilities.
Strong multitasking and organizational abilities for efficiency.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Physical Requirements
The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing duties of this position, the successful candidate will:
Remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
Frequently walk, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop or kneel, bend or twist, use repeating motions that may include the wrists/hands/fingers and talk and hear.
Frequently use up-close vision, distance vision, depth perceptions, and the ability to adjust focus.
Should not expect adverse environmental conditions within company offices.
May be exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as climbing ladders and/or stairs, extreme heat and/or cold, and/or poor air quality) if or when on-site at a client facility. Noise levels may be moderate to high at various client sites, hearing protection may be required and/or provided. Safety protections provided by the client and/or company are required to be used and followed.
May require occasional car or air travel to other company locations or client sites.
This position requires the candidate/employee to possess and maintain a valid driver's license in their state of residence and auto insurance coverage. About Middough
Middough Inc. (Middough), founded in 1950, is a leading professional engineering, architecture and project solutions company providing services to a broad spectrum of Fortune 500 clients in nine core industries with offices across the Central, Midwest and Northeast regions. Our diversified team is our greatest asset, and they are challenged with a large variety of interesting projects, management and technical development opportunities and team building experiences. Middough employs the best and brightest individuals who share our passion for excellence and who are dedicated to client satisfaction, quality service, safety awareness and professional development. What Middough Offers
We offer a growth and learning culture which encourages and supports employee development through a wide variety of tools and resources such as the company Learning Management System, Middough Learning Center. Middough provides an opportunity to bring your talents and expertise to a successful and growing organization for your career advancement goals. Additionally, we offer a highly competitive compensation and the following comprehensive benefits package, based on eligibility and plan terms/changes:
A hybrid work model for work-life flexibility (based on business and client needs)
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
Company paid Short/Long Term Disability, Life, AD&D, and Travel insurance
Health Saving and Flexible Spending Accounts
401(k) Plan
Paid Time Off, Company Paid Holidays
Tuition Assistance
Paid Certifications and Registrations (as applicable)
Employee Assistance Program Middough participates in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA) E-Verify program to confirm work authorization. Equal Opportunity Employment
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors or any other protected characteristic under protected by federal, state, or local laws. Middough does not support sponsorship for any applicant that requires an employment visa (i.e., H-1B) to work lawfully in the US.
