General Matter
Specialist Lab Piping Designer (Buildings)
$90K–$175K
Los Angeles, CA +1 · Full-time · Posted Mar 17, 2026
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, California, United States - Experience
- 8+ years; experience in R&D, healthcare, or semiconductor facilities.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or Architecture.
About the job
Leads the design and coordination of specialized laboratory piping and fluid/gas distribution systems for R&D, industrial, and high-stakes facilities.
What you'll do
- Design laboratory piping systems for specialty gases, vacuum, compressed air, and high-purity water; prepare Revit design packages and P&IDs.
- Coordinate piping routes with structural, HVAC, electrical, and architectural systems, ensuring code compliance.
- Support construction and commissioning through submittal reviews and technical field inspections.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or Architecture.
- 8+ years of specialized piping design experience in R&D, healthcare, or semiconductor facilities.
- Advanced proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD, including parametric pipe types and complex 3D assemblies.
- Technical knowledge of laboratory-grade plumbing, gas cabinet integration, and high-purity water generation.
Nice to have
- Professional Engineer (PE) or AIA license.
- BIM automation experience with Dynamo or Python; nuclear or pharmaceutical experience; or familiarity with seismic bracing.
Pay
$90,000–$175,000 USD annually (base salary)
Tools
Revit, AutoCAD, Dynamo, Python, NFPA 45, NFPA 99, ASME B31.3, P&IDs
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