Piping Designer â Process Plant Engineering
First seen by Alion on Oct 23, 2026.
SUMMARY:
Piping Designer – Process Plant Engineeringð Location: Centurion, Gauteng (Office-Based)
ð¢ Department: Mechanical Engineering / Piping Design
ð¼ Employment Type: Full-Time
ð° Remuneration: R360 000 – R550 000 pa CTC, negotiable based on experience
About the CompanyOur client is a leading multidisciplinary engineering company delivering advanced engineering solutions across South Africa and internationally. Their projects span the mining, metallurgical, energy and industrial sectors, specialising in process plant design, pressure equipment, piping systems and energy recovery technologies.
POSITION INFO:
About the RoleAn exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Mid-Level Piping Designer (5–15 years' experience) to join a well-established Mechanical Engineering team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the 3D design, modelling and detailing of industrial piping systems for complex process plant projects, working closely with Mechanical, Process, Structural and other engineering disciplines.
This opportunity is ideal for a technically skilled Piping Designer who enjoys developing practical, accurate and fabrication-ready designs.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop 3D piping layouts and models for industrial process plants.
- Produce piping general arrangements, isometric drawings, spool drawings and fabrication deliverables.
- Design piping routes, equipment connections, supports and associated mechanical layouts.
- Interpret P&IDs, process flow diagrams, equipment layouts and technical specifications.
- Prepare and review piping drawings, material take-offs and bills of materials.
- Coordinate piping designs with Mechanical, Structural, Civil and EC&I engineering teams.
- Identify and resolve piping clashes, spatial constraints and installation challenges.
- Ensure designs comply with relevant engineering standards, project specifications and fabrication requirements.
- Support design reviews, construction queries and project implementation.
- Relevant Mechanical Engineering, Piping Design or Technical Draughting qualification.
- 5–15 years' experience in piping design and 3D modelling, preferably within process plant or EPCM environments.
- Proven experience designing industrial process piping systems, including piping layouts, isometrics and equipment connections.
- Proficiency in Autodesk Plant 3D, AutoCAD or similar piping design software.
- Ability to interpret P&IDs, engineering drawings and technical specifications.
- Working knowledge of piping materials, fittings, valves, supports and fabrication practices.
- Familiarity with relevant piping codes and standards, particularly ASME B31.3, advantageous.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
If you are an experienced Piping Designer with a strong background in industrial process plant design, we would welcome your application.