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Principal / Lead Piping Designer

The Select GroupLos Angeles, CA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 4 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid Principal/Lead Piping Designer role offers a fantastic opportunity to lead impactful natural gas transmission projects with significant ownership and hands-on design work. You'll thrive here if you bring extensive oil & gas piping design experience and a knack for independently driving projects from start to finish, all while enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid work environment. Don't miss out on this chance to make a real contribution and grow your career!

Quick Overview

Seniority
Leader
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Los Angeles, CA, United States
Posted
Yesterday
AutoCADCivil 3D

Job Description

Principal/Lead Piping Designer - San Dimas, CA

Position Overview
The Select Group is seeking an experienced Principal / Lead Piping Designer to support design activities for natural gas transmission projects.

This is a senior-level, hands-on design position requiring someone who can independently take ownership of piping projects while continuing to perform detailed design work. The ideal candidate will bring significant experience within oil & gas industry and have the technical knowledge necessary to lead projects from design development through completion.
Natural gas pipeline experience is not required but is preferred.

Required Qualifications
  • Significant professional experience in piping design within the oil & gas industry
  • Senior, Principal, or Lead-level experience with the ability to independently own piping design projects.
  • Strong hands-on piping design capabilities
  • Proficiency and deep experience with AutoCAD Plant 3D
  • Strong knowledge of:
    • Piping materials and components
    • Piping layouts and design
    • Equipment and material selection
    • Vendor coordination
  • Demonstrated ability to pick up projects with limited oversight and drive design activities independently.
  • Ability to coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary engineering and design teams.
  • Strong communication, organization, and project ownership skills.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience supporting natural gas transmission projects.
  • Civil 3D experience is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead piping design activities for natural gas transmission and aboveground facility projects.
  • Independently take ownership of piping design projects and drive work from initial requirements through completed design deliverables.
  • Remain actively involved in hands-on design work while serving as the technical/project lead for assigned piping projects.
  • Develop and modify piping layouts, equipment arrangements, and associated design drawings.
  • Utilize AutoCAD Plant 3D to develop and maintain piping designs and project deliverables.
  • Apply practical knowledge of piping materials, components, specifications, and equipment to design decisions.
  • Support material and equipment selection based on project requirements.
  • Coordinate with vendors and understand vendor capabilities, materials, and equipment as they relate to piping design.
  • Collaborate with engineering and design disciplines including civil/structural, pipeline, electrical, instrumentation, and meter/regulation design.
  • Coordinate with project stakeholders to understand requirements, resolve design issues, and maintain project progress.
  • Review designs and drawings for technical quality, constructability, and completeness.
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance while maintaining personal ownership of design deliverables.
  • Support multiple projects and priorities within the broader Design Services & Integration organization.

TSG is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. #LI-BB1

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