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Kent

Designs, constructs, and maintains energy assets

Piping Designer 1

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/15/2026
No salary listed
Senior, Expert
Colombia
In Person
Mechanical EngineeringDesign Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or technical qualification is required.
  • A draftsperson, technician, or technologist qualification in a piping-design-related discipline is required.
  • At least three years of demonstrable hands-on experience using Smart Plant 3D (SP3D/S3D) on energy, oil and gas, petrochemical, or industrial projects is required.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD 2D/3D and SmartSketch is required.
  • Experience using SmartPlant Review (Smart Review) and/or Navisworks to navigate and review models, identify and document clashes, and verify incorporation of agreed resolutions is required.
  • Knowledge of Office Suite, PowerPoint, and Excel is required.
  • Knowledge and interpretation of other disciplines’ key documents, including PFDs, P&IDs, equipment and instrument data sheets, and topographic surveys, is required.
  • Competent interpretation of P&IDs and piping material specifications (Piping Classes), and correct application of applicable classes and components in assigned model areas, is required.
  • Working knowledge of applicable international piping, material, and dimensional standards, including ASME B31.3, the ASME B16 series, ASTM, and API, as applicable to the project, is required.
  • Working knowledge of piping layout criteria, including constructability, operability, maintainability, accessibility, and basic flexibility considerations, is required.
  • Experience preparing and updating piping deliverables and documents, including general arrangement drawings, isometrics, support drawings, MTOs, and work quantities, and using project technical specifications, design bases, and criteria as design inputs, is required.
  • Proficiency in PipeData Pro is required.
  • At least eight years of specific experience is stated for the role.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills in Spanish are required.
  • Experience preparing and updating detailed piping general arrangement drawings, isometrics, support drawings/booklets, instrument connections, vents, drains, material lists, work quantities, and field survey information, subject to discipline review, is required.
  • Experience supporting equipment layout, piping routes and corridors, and area layout; participating in interdisciplinary model reviews; and incorporating approved clash resolutions and design comments into the 3D model is required.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and update assigned portions of piping and plant layout models in Smart Plant 3D (SP3D/S3D), including piping, standard pipe supports, equipment, and secondary structures associated with piping, using approved design inputs and instructions.
  • Extract, prepare, and update automated deliverables such as piping general arrangement drawings, isometrics, and material take-offs; perform first-level checks before submitting them for discipline review in accordance with project standards, schedule, and quality requirements.
  • Apply project design, constructability, operability, maintainability, and safety criteria to assigned model areas.
  • Participate in model reviews, identify and document interferences, and implement agreed resolutions under the guidance of engineers or senior designers using SmartPlant Review (Smart Review), Navisworks, and/or the project-approved clash-detection tool.
  • Support discipline engineers and senior designers by incorporating approved inputs into the 3D model and coordinating assigned interfaces with Process, Mechanical, Civil/Structural, Electrical, and Instrumentation disciplines in accordance with company procedures and client requirements.
  • Participate in resolving findings from internal audits, periodic verifications, and/or quality-area non-conformity reports as directed by the immediate supervisor, supporting corrective and preventive actions and improvement activities.
  • Perform other ad hoc tasks within the reasonable scope of the employee’s skills, capabilities, and role as directed by a supervisor or management, considering workload and professional development.
  • Observe the company’s, clients’, and host-country authorities’ Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment, and Quality rules.
Desired Qualifications
  • Intermediate-level English is desirable for reading technical documentation and participating in workshare coordination with support from the discipline team.
  • Experience with CADWorx and AutoPlant is desirable.
  • User-level familiarity with SP3D reference data, catalogs, and piping specifications for component selection and identification of model-data issues is desirable; database administration, catalog configuration, and system administration experience are not required.
  • Field experience is desirable.
  • Experience working on workshare projects is desirable.

About the company

Kent PLC is a global engineering firm that designs, constructs, and maintains energy assets for the oil, gas, and renewable-energy sectors. Its offerings cover the full project lifecycle—from initial engineering and construction through ongoing maintenance—delivered via a mix of project-based contracts and long-term service agreements. The company differentiates itself through a strong emphasis on safety and sustainability, supported by a track record that includes industry awards such as the Gold award at the ExxonMobil Safety Excellence Awards, and a large, skilled workforce of about 13,000 people capable of delivering complex projects worldwide. Kent’s goal is to meet today’s energy needs while preparing for the future by applying advanced technologies and best practices to deliver reliable, safe, and efficient energy assets.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Founded

1919

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What believers are saying

  • Kent Data Centres entered the UK market in 2026, expanding into AI infrastructure demand.
  • Kent won the Prinos Carbon Storage FEED and Orica hydrogen hub mandate in 2026.
  • Jaime Sedano’s May 2026 Colombia appointment strengthens Latin America growth and regional delivery.

What critics are saying

  • Aramco LTAs only place Kent on bid panels, not guaranteed revenue, into 2027.
  • Exceed integration and Sudlows execution strain management while Kent pursues Saudi, UK, and Americas expansion.
  • Nesma & Partners owns Kent outright; any Saudi capital allocation shock threatens strategic independence.

What makes Kent unique

  • Kent spans advisory, EPC, commissioning, O&M, and decommissioning across the energy lifecycle.
  • Kent closed 2025 with a record backlog exceeding $3 billion.
  • Kent won Aramco brownfield EPC and PMC LTAs on July 13, 2026.

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Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Work Hours

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Headcount

6 month growth

17%

1 year growth

17%

2 year growth

17%
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