This is an area of engineering dealing specifically with the transferral of fluids through pipes whether liquids or gases. A piping designer will choose the relevant materials for transferring those liquids and will also be in charge of valves, fittings and other devices which regulate and control the temperature, flow rate and pressure of the liquid
A designer will also be in charge of the physical layout of any piping system and will need to be highly proficient at using CAD software. One of the most common areas for piping designers is in plumbing. This involves coming up with the optimum way of getting fuel and water to customers’ homes and businesses
Piping design is vital to working out the best way to transport sewage and other waste materials while venting any noxious gasses. Piping is also used in industry for moving raw fluids to facilities where they can be refined
A piping designer will need good interpersonal skills as they usually work as part of a team designing larger structures in which the piping is just one element. The average salary is £34,500.