I’ve been looking for a career and my uncle told me something about becoming a Piper Designer, so I have a lot of questions.

What does PDMS stand for? I see it a lot and I have yet to figure it out. I’m assuming it stands for either Pipe Design Management System or Pipe Design Micro Station.

Where do I start to get an entry level job? I’ve read that I should probably get an associates at Houston Community College. Is this correct? If i started college with terrible grades a while back, would this hurt my chances of getting an entry level position? How demanding are the courses? I’ve never taken a drafting course before but I’ve taken Calculus, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. I did very well in Calculus and Chemistry. I hate Biology and Physics. What is piping courses like compared to these classes?

What is the starting salary range?

What does it take to become a senior pipe designer and how long does it usually take?

What is life like as a pipe designer, family wise.

Do you love what you do? What do you hate the job? What do you love about the job?