Piping Design Engineer | Design the Complex, Build with Purpose
Saunders International | Engineering | Full-Time
Rhodes, NSW
Who You Are
A Piping Engineer or Designer who takes pride in turning complex P&IDs into elegant, constructible designs? Do you want to work on challenging industrial projects where your technical decisions matter on site?
Saunders International is looking for an experienced Piping Engineer/Designer to join our engineering team. You'll be working across sectors like oil & gas, mining, water, and energy — designing piping systems that are safe, code-compliant, and built to last.
What You'll Be Doing
You'll own the full design lifecycle for piping systems — from initial layout and 3D modelling through to isometrics, MTOs, support design, and site support. Day to day, that means developing piping layouts and 3D models, interpreting P&IDs and translating them into safe, practical designs, and producing isometrics, GA drawings, BOMs, and material take-offs. You'll perform engineering calculations, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to keep designs clash-free, support site teams with RFIs and field changes, and apply ASME, API, and AS/NZS codes to every deliverable.
What You'll Need to Succeed
To be considered for this role, you must be able to demonstrate the following essential criteria:
* Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Piping Design, or a related engineering discipline, combined with relevant industry experience
* Proven experience in piping design/engineering within industrial sectors such as oil & gas, mining, water, chemical, energy, or infrastructure
* Demonstrated ability to produce accurate piping deliverables — isometrics, GA drawings, MTOs, and support details
* Proficiency with piping design software and CAD tools
* Experience with pipe stress analysis software (e.g., CAESAR II, AutoPIPE)
* Strong understanding of P&IDs, piping specifications, equipment layouts, and general arrangement drawings
* Working knowledge of relevant industry codes and standards — ASME B31.3, B31.1, API, and AS/NZS codes
* Ability to perform and interpret engineering calculations — pipe sizing, pressure drop, flexibility and stress checks
* Ability to identify and resolve design clashes within 3D environments
* Strong attention to detail with a commitment to design accuracy and quality control
* Problem-solving mindset with the ability to work independently and within a team
Why Saunders International?
We live by Zero Harm, One Team, Excellence, Innovation, Integrity, and Respect — and we back that up with real commitment to our people. You'll receive honest, regular feedback, genuine opportunities to grow, and a team culture where you're set up to do your best work. You'll also have exposure to diverse, technically challenging projects with site travel to see your designs come to life.
If you're ready to apply your piping expertise to meaningful industrial projects and grow with a team that values quality and safety above all else, we'd love to hear from you. (REF:
Apply now and tell us how you meet the essential criteria.