Senior Piping Designer in Inverness

Ready to turn your ambition into achievement? Join Pond & Company and be part of the team that’s redefining the future of Architectural, Engineering, Planning, Construction Management, and Environmental projects!

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Piping Designer to join our growing Energy team. This role provides the opportunity to lead design efforts on a wide variety of Energy sector projects, including midstream terminal facilities, processing plants, and both commercial and military fueling systems.

As a senior member of the team, you will take ownership of developing and overseeing detailed 3D models and construction drawings for mechanical piping and equipment systems, ensuring alignment with project requirements, client expectations, and applicable industry standards. You will collaborate closely with Mechanical and Process Engineers to develop P&IDs and PFDs, lead the development and maintenance of piping specifications, and help guide junior designers to ensure quality and consistency across deliverables.

In addition to hands‑on design, you will serve in a project lead capacity—coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, managing design scopes, providing oversight on drafting standards, and helping drive project schedules and quality outcomes. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on complex Energy projects while continuing to advance your leadership and technical capabilities.

• 10+ years of piping design experience within the Energy sector
• Proficiency in industry-standard design software such as AutoCAD Plant3D, CADWorx, or similar
• Proven experience leading design tasks or small design teams on multi-discipline projects
• Strong communication, coordination, and organizational skills with the ability to interface directly with project managers, engineers, and clients
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality work in a dynamic project environment
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth within mechanical and piping design

All Pond & Company positions require participation in at least one in-person interview as part of our hiring process, and most roles also require in-person onboarding at a Pond office location; candidates should expect to meet directly with our team and should be cautious of any communication suggesting otherwise.

Pond is an award-winning, full-service architecture, engineering, planning, construction management, and environmental services firm providing professional solutions to clients throughout the U.S. and globally for nearly 60 years. Pond’s staff of 800+ professionals provide a deep bench strength of experience and capabilities to offer customized solutions that help clients manage projects from concept to completion – and everything in between – with confidence and clarity.

Pond is currently ranked as the 80th largest engineering and design firm by ENR, Atlanta’s #1 engineering firm by Atlanta Business Chronicle, and has been recognized as an Employer of the Year by Georgia ACEC and a Best Place to Work for Working Parents.

Many factors are considered when determining compensation at Pond, including scope and level of position, geographic location, candidate skill, knowledge and experience. Starting base pay may vary depending on these factors. Please see the hiring range associated with this posting for more information. Additional cash incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, along with a range of medical, financial and/or other benefits dependent on position offered.

All offers of employment made by Pond & Company are contingent upon satisfactory background check results. Pre-employment background checks will be conducted on all candidates that are offered a position at Pond in compliance with program policy as well as state and federal regulations. Additionally, offers may be contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Employment decisions at Pond are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state and local laws in jurisdictions where we operate. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at hrdepartment@pondco.com.