Piping Designer

Piping designers are responsible for developing drawings and designs for piping systems and related plumbing systems in various establishments. They use many computerized systems like CAD and AUTOCAD in designing.

Some roles of the Piping Designer can be explained as follows:

• Piping Draftsman: Develop drawings and draft plans for the construction and layout of pipelines in an establishment.
• Pipeline technician: Ensure proper maintenance and operation of the pipeline system.
• Pipeline structural designer: Pays heed to the concepts of hydraulics, mechanical design, and construction materials while developing the piping design.
• Piping design engineer: Looks after the piping routing design of the entire plant.

Some of the roles and responsibilities to be taken up by Piping Designers are as given below:

• Plan the procurement of materials, equipment, and others per the project's requirements. The piping designer also devises a budget after cost estimations. The piping designers also formulate plans regarding piping transpositions and manual material take-offs.
• Administer and supervise to bring in necessary coordination among the personnel of different departments to resolve issues related to piping design and management. Also, ensuring employee performance meets the established project standards.
• Drawing piping design blueprints for the draftsmen and later evaluating the final drawings drafted by the Draftsmen.

The educational qualifications preferred while being employed as a Piping Designer are as follows:

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree or a Diploma in Mechanical engineering, Industrial technology, Chemical engineering, Architecture or any related field.

A longer tenure as a Piping Designer will give an individual more independence in decision-making, practical knowledge, understanding, and better exposure to the latest developments in the field. It takes six to fourteen years to reach a high position like the Engineering Director or Senior Construction Manager. One has to move through Senior Designer, Design Manager, Project Manager, Project Superintendent, and Lead Piping Designer. Various alternate job opportunities available for a Piping designer are as given below:

• Mechanical designer: Creates mechanical designs and prototypes for various applications, ensuring functionality and efficiency.
• Plumbing designer: Designs plumbing systems for buildings, ensuring proper water flow, drainage, and safety.
• Process engineer: Develops and optimizes manufacturing processes to improve productivity and quality.
• Pipe stress analyst: Analyzes and determines the structural integrity of piping systems, ensuring they can withstand external forces and pressures.
• Layout engineer: Creates efficient and effective layouts for industrial plants, maximizing space utilization and workflow.
• Piping engineer: Designs piping systems for various industries, ensuring proper installation and functionality.
• Mechanical engineer: Designs and develops mechanical systems and components, ensuring they meet safety and performance requirements.
• Design engineer: Utilizes engineering principles to create innovative and functional designs for products and systems.
• Green building designer: Specializes in designing sustainable and environmentally friendly buildings, utilizing renewable energy and minimizing resource consumption.
• Architectural draftsman: Creates detailed technical drawings and plans for architectural projects, ensuring accuracy and adherence to building codes.

Piping Designers are recruited on a large scale due to the surging establishment of pipeline infrastructure in India. The employment opportunities for mechanical designers will increase by 7% by 2030. It means that mechanical designers are in demand.
The employable chances of mechanical designers are high. The rate of retirements, emigrations, and job transitions has increased in accounting jobs. It has led to generating more than 20,200 jobs for mechanical designers every year.
Considering the importance given to the economical way of setting up and maintaining pipelines, companies are increasingly seeking to recruit mechanical designers. Thus, a career as a mechanical designer is bright and promising in the future.