Senior Piping Designer - Water/Wastewater Treatment

At Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC), we harness the power of community, collaboration, and creativity to make a real impact. From designing schools, parks, and commercial spaces to delivering clean water and resilient infrastructure, our work strengthens the communities we call home.

As one of the Southeast’s most comprehensive, multi-disciplinary firms, GMC provides expertise in architecture, engineering, planning, and environmental services which are all guided by a commitment to quality, integrity, and innovation. We don’t just build projects; we help communities thrive.

Position Overview:

We’re looking for a Senior Piping Designer to join our Treatment Practice, working on innovative water and wastewater projects based in either our Atlanta, GA or Greenville, SC office. You’ll lead the production of detailed design packages, coordinate across disciplines, and support engineers to deliver high-quality solutions. The ideal candidate is a technical expert with leadership skills, passionate about leveraging cutting-edge tools to drive efficiency, quality, and impact.

Key Responsibilities and Skills

• Lead BIM/VDC strategy, standards, and workflows across multidisciplinary projects.
• Develop and deliver design drawings for water/wastewater infrastructure using AutoCAD, Revit, and Civil 3D.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate designs, resolve conflicts, and execute BIM Execution Plans (BEPs).
• Provide technical leadership, troubleshooting, and training on BIM software and advanced VDC tools.
• Conduct clash detection, model coordination, and quality control to ensure constructible designs.
• Maintain BIM content libraries, drawing sets, and adherence to CAD/BIM standards.
• Explore and implement emerging technologies such as laser scanning, drone data, VR/AR, and generative design to enhance project delivery.
• Mentor junior staff and champion innovation and continuous improvement in design technology.
• Participate in field investigations, site visits, and as-built documentation.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in water/wastewater design, including 4+ years in BIM/VDC leadership, coordination, or management.
• Associate degree required; Bachelor’s in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• Expert in Revit, Civil 3D, and Plant 3D; experienced in piping design, equipment layout, structural coordination, and municipal standards.
• Knowledge of construction methods, material specifications, and SCADA/control integration.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhino, Grasshopper, and BIM automation scripting (Dynamo, Python) a plus.
• Proven ability to manage complex BIM models, perform clash detection, and lead multidisciplinary coordination.
• Strong communication, leadership, and project management skills with ability to guide teams and meet deadlines.
• Professional licensure or certifications (AIA, PE, LEED AP) preferred; organized, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement.

Why GMC?

At Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC), we build more than structures—we build communities. We’re looking for talented, driven individuals to join a team where creativity, collaboration, and impact come together every day. We offer competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, PTO, professional development, and opportunities to make a real difference in the communities we serve. Our culture is inclusive, empowering, and growth-focused, with a commitment to quality, integrity, and innovation. At GMC, you’ll tackle meaningful projects, grow your career, and help shape thriving communities.

Join us and make an impact—your work matters here.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans

About GMC

We believe in community, collaboration, and using the power of creativity and hard work to make a difference.  Whether designing schools, parks, hospitals, commercial developments, or providing clean water, safe streets and restoring resilient environments, GMC takes great pride in serving our communities through the transformative work we do. Every project is guided by the foundational concept that communities are built by people, not companies, and we strive to serve our communities with quality, integrity, creativity and care. One of the Southeast’s most comprehensive multi-disciplined firms, GMC is equipped to provide all the services associated with architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, civil engineering, environmental services, planning, transportation engineering, geotechnical engineering, electrical engineering, surveying and disaster recovery.