Piping Design Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Piping Design
Dr Ing Over D.
Last position:
Pipeline Construction Manager at ILF
ETL 180 - Construction of 90 Km gas pipeline between Hamburg and Bremen. Supervision of welding, pipe lowering, coating, bending work and pressure testing. Quality assurance. Steel pipe with a diameter of 1,4 m and a wall thickness of 21mm.
Volkmar S.
Last position:
Parameterization and support during the commissioning of water treatment at wks GmbH
Parameterization and support during the commissioning of water treatment
Project: New construction of municipal water treatment plant Dörenthe
- Checking the sensors for suitability, installation errors and parameterization.
- Coordination with the PL system for automation.
- Correction of errors
Tools: Endress & Hauser Tools
Hans-Jürgen B.
Last position:
Freelance Technician at FlexLink Systems GmbH
- Plant planning in conveyor technology
- Engineering and design of conveyor systems for the automotive industry / battery transport
- Software, CAD: AutoCAD Inventor 2019 3D + Vault
Peter S.
Last position:
Construction Manager at Airbus Helicopters
Construction in Existing Buildings
Management of demanding construction projects within existing industrial facilities. Coordination of modernization and conversion work, compliance with quality, schedule and cost requirements, and coordination with plant management, specialist planners and executing trades.
Andrés G.
Last position:
Freelancer at ALGK-BAUPRO
- Scope of work [link]
Ricardo C.
Last position:
Engineering Freelancer / Plant Design Project Engineer at Dipl. Ing. SCHERZER GmbH
- Planning and design of plants using AutoCAD Plant 3D, Inventor, Advance Steel, Navisworks
- Review of planning documents such as concepts and design reports, R&ID
- Processing and creation of pipe classes
- Creation and development of piping routes in 3D plant models
- Creation of isometrics of piping systems and special supports
- Coordination of involved trade specialists, foundation planning
- Consulting in project development and execution of projects in plant engineering, chemical engineering, and refinery construction
- Coordination with suppliers for basic engineering and tender preparation
- Management of all relevant engineering activities to create a technical concept (scope definition)
Ralf H.
Last position:
HSE Manager at Hitachi Energy
- New build of a converter station in Nortorf/Wilster for Tennet.
- Supervision and coordination of the companies involved in the project.
- Advice and support for the commissioning project management on all occupational and fire safety issues.
- Instruction of companies and their employees about the project specifics during commissioning.
- Requesting and collecting job descriptions and associated risk assessments.
- Supervision and issuing of work permits for respective tasks.
- Monitoring compliance with legal requirements for occupational and fire safety on construction sites.
- Maintaining incident statistics and analyzing incidents.
- Regular inspections and documentation.
- Conducting kick-off meetings with client and contractors.
- Monitoring and ensuring compliance with specific work details.
- Monitoring and ensuring proper protective measures during work.
Ayushi R.
Last position:
GIS Processing Intern at Fischer Teamplan Ingenieurbüro GmbH
- Collaborated on a pipeline construction project to expand the Rhein-Main-Link medium-voltage network using GIS technologies
- Created and processed data models, ensuring accuracy and consistency of project data
- Synchronized and maintained geospatial data for regulatory analysis
- Identified and analyzed critical crossing points with external lines and developed longitudinal profiles from digital terrain models (DTM)
- Performed digitization updates and set up a geographic information system (GIS) according to project requirements
- Conducted a topographic analysis to support the planning of horizontal drilling for the pipeline project
- Designed and created a project infographic for visualization and reporting
Dragan T.
Last position:
Advanced Training CAD Revit Architecture & BIM-Modeler Revit at Alfa Training AG
Robert G.
Last position:
Senior Construction Manager at Arlanxeo Deutschland
- New construction of a water treatment plant
- Leading the specialist construction managers (civil and steel construction, HSE manager)
- Monitoring execution with regard to contract compliance, schedule adherence and quality
- Budget responsibility
- Maintaining and updating the schedule
- Moderating project meetings
- Claim management
- Change management
- Defect management
- Acceptance inspections
- Occupational safety
Hans-Werner M.
Last position:
Green Steel Project Management at Saar Stahl
- Conversion of furnace heating from coke gas to natural gas, followed by conversion to a natural gas/hydrogen mix
- Utility supply and piping (compressed air, cooling water, gas supplies, electrical installation)
- Procurement and negotiations with suppliers
- Reporting to senior management
- Creating layouts and project plans in MS Project
- Budget planning and monitoring
- Creating various specifications and requirements documents
- Topics: steel production, blast furnace, rolling mill, gas burners, hydrogen
Vadim H.
Last position:
Planning Engineer at Ineratec GmbH
- Planning engineer for a power-to-liquid plant/scrubber in renewable energy/hydrogen
Jan K.
Last position:
GMP Consulting as Expert at AMW GmbH
- Service phases 1–9 in GMP consulting
- Consulting and support for investment projects in the regulated environment
Gerald S.
Last position:
Rohr2 Calculations at B+L Engineering GmbH
- Various clients, contract-based
Heinz-Jürgen E.
Last position:
Senior Project Buyer Fuel Switch, plant construction, building construction, steel construction at EnBW AG
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Statistics of experts using Piping Design
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
31 years
Position duration
1.8 years
Positions per freelancer
19
Top business areas
Project Management, Operations, Product Development
Top industries
Construction, Manufacturing, Energy
Certification focus areas
Quality Assurance, Product Development, Operations
Bachelor's degree or higher
85%
Master's degree or higher
54%
Doctorate
15%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging within that range.
Average rates of experts in Germany using Piping Design
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 29 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Piping Design experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Construction (89%)
- Manufacturing (83%)
- Energy (78%)
- Utilities (61%)
- Chemical (50%)
- Metals and Mining (44%)
- Automotive (39%)
- Food and Beverage (33%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What Piping Design Covers
Piping Design defines how pipes, fittings, valves and supports fit into an industrial facility. Specialists turn process requirements and equipment data into safe, accessible layouts for refineries, chemical plants, energy facilities, water treatment and manufacturing sites. The work connects process intent with buildable physical systems.
Core Deliverables
A piping design engagement can cover the full path from preliminary routing to construction issue. Typical outputs include:
- 2D piping plans, isometrics and plot plans
- 3D plant models with equipment and structural context
- Piping material specifications and line lists
- Support layouts, bill of materials and fabrication data
- Clash reviews, constructability checks and as-built updates
Tools and Methods
Professionals work across CAD and plant design environments such as AutoCAD Plant 3D, AVEVA E3D, AVEVA PDMS and Hexagon Smart 3D. They may also use Navisworks for coordination, laser-scan data for brownfield work and project data systems for controlled deliverables. Strong practice combines 3D modeling with disciplined drawing and document management.
When Companies Need Support
Freelance expertise helps when an EPC team faces a design peak, an existing facility needs modification or a project requires specialist knowledge of a particular plant design system. In Germany, industrial projects often require close coordination between engineering offices, fabricators and on-site teams. Remote modeling works well when file standards and review routines are clear; surveys and installation support may require site presence.
Skills That Matter
The strongest specialists understand routing, flexibility, stress interfaces, pipe supports, access and maintenance clearance. They read P&IDs, equipment data sheets and piping classes, then resolve conflicts with structural, mechanical, electrical and process teams. Familiarity with German and international engineering conventions is valuable when projects cross company or country boundaries.
Choosing the Right Specialist
Assess whether the professional has handled a facility type and project phase similar to yours. Review sample isometrics, model screenshots, revision records and evidence of coordination with stress, process and construction teams. Ask how they manage model ownership, changes, naming conventions, design reviews and handover. A reliable specialist explains trade-offs clearly and leaves accurate, usable project data.
Frequently asked questions
Key details about Piping Design, drawn from the questions we get asked most.
Piping Design is used to plan the physical arrangement of pipes, valves, fittings, supports and connected equipment in an industrial facility. It produces coordinated layouts and documentation that guide fabrication, installation, operation and maintenance.
Piping Design translates process requirements into physical routes, connections and construction documents. Process engineering defines how the system should operate, while piping specialists determine how it can be arranged safely, accessibly and economically within the facility.
A strong Piping Design specialist may work with AutoCAD Plant 3D, AVEVA E3D, AVEVA PDMS or Hexagon Smart 3D. Navisworks, laser-scan tools and document-control systems are also useful for coordination, brownfield projects and model review.
Professionals working in Piping Design should understand P&IDs, piping classes, equipment interfaces and support concepts. Knowledge of pipe stress coordination, constructability, material take-offs and clash detection helps them deliver designs that can move into fabrication and installation.
The right level for Piping Design depends on the facility, project phase and review responsibility. A professional handling a complex plant layout or brownfield modification should show comparable project work, strong drawing discipline and experience resolving interfaces with other technical teams.
Piping Design can often be completed remotely when project files, CAD standards and review workflows are well defined. Germany-based industrial work may still require site visits for measurements, laser scanning, installation checks or coordination with local construction teams.
Check whether Piping Design deliverables show clear dimensions, consistent tagging, correct line data and practical access for operation and maintenance. Ask for evidence of clash reviews, revision control, support coordination and successful handover to fabrication or construction.
Before accepting Piping Design work, clarify the design basis, software environment, file ownership, piping specifications and expected deliverables. It is also important to agree on model exchange rules, review milestones, site access and the process for handling design changes.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Piping Design in their recent projects is 90 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 722 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Piping Design in their recent projects, 85% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 54% hold at least a Master's degree, and 15% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Piping Design in their recent projects have 31 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.8 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Piping Design in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Spanish (17%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Piping Design in their recent projects are Construction (89%), Manufacturing (83%), and Energy (78%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Piping Design in their recent projects are Project Management (100%), Operations (78%), and Product Development (78%).
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