Senior Piping Designer â Process Plant Engineering
First seen by Alion on Oct 23, 2026.
SUMMARY:
Senior Piping Designer – Process Plant Engineeringð Location: Centurion, Gauteng (Office-Based)
ð¢ Department: Mechanical Engineering / Piping Design
ð¼ Employment Type: Full-Time
ð° Remuneration: R660 000 – R960 000 pa CTC (R55 000 – R80 000 pm 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 Role An excellent opportunity exists for a highly experienced Senior Piping Designer (15+ years) to take a leading role in the design and coordination of complex industrial piping systems. The successful candidate will combine advanced 3D piping design expertise with technical leadership , overseeing piping layouts, guiding junior designers and ensuring high-quality engineering deliverables across multidisciplinary process plant projects. Key Responsibilities Lead the 3D design and layout of complex industrial process piping systems. Develop and review piping general arrangements, isometrics, spool drawings and fabrication documentation. Oversee piping routing, equipment interfaces, pipe supports and plant layouts. Interpret P&IDs, equipment specifications and engineering documentation. Coordinate piping designs with Mechanical, Process, Structural, Civil and EC&I engineering disciplines. Conduct design reviews, identify clashes and resolve complex piping layout challenges. Ensure compliance with relevant piping codes, engineering standards and project specifications. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to piping designers and draughtsmen. Support fabrication, construction, installation and commissioning activities. Minimum Requirements Relevant Mechanical Engineering, Piping Design or Technical Draughting qualification. More than 15 years' experience in industrial piping design, preferably within process plant or EPCM environments. Extensive experience in 3D piping modelling, plant layouts, piping isometrics and fabrication drawings . Strong proficiency in Autodesk Plant 3D, AutoCAD or comparable piping design software . Sound knowledge of piping materials, valves, fittings, supports and fabrication practices. Ability to interpret P&IDs, engineering specifications and equipment layouts. Working knowledge of relevant piping codes, particularly ASME B31.3 . Proven ability to coordinate complex piping designs and mentor less experienced designers. Strong technical problem-solving, communication and multidisciplinary coordination skills. Why Consider This Opportunity? Join a respected international engineering consultancy working on technically challenging process plant projects across the mining, metallurgical, energy and industrial sectors. This senior position offers the opportunity to apply your specialist piping design expertise, influence major engineering projects and contribute to the development of a skilled engineering team. If you are an accomplished Senior Piping Designer with extensive industrial process plant experience, we would welcome your application.