Designer II

Piping Design Support Position

Responsible for providing advanced drafting level design and intermediate level piping design support to Design Services team.

Essential Functions and Basic Duties:

• Complete assigned projects on-time and accurately; work independently, develop scope and procedures with input from Team Leaders and managers.
• Perform design-drafting assignments using AutoCAD 2D and 3D drawing techniques.
• Draft plans and construction drawings considering the operation and layout of piping systems.
• Conduct field work, including walk-downs locating tie-ins, dimensioned field sketches.
• Build equipment models based on vendor/specification documents.
• Create accurate Isometric drawings, develop accurate Bill of Material documents.
• Prepare layout, design, and 3D modeling of complex piping systems based on P&IDs.
• Generate complex structural model, coordinate and trouble shoot structural model with structural engineer.
• Ability to interpret piping stress analysis reports and to collaborate with stress engineers to establish most economical and safe design.
• Manage and communicate with 3rd Party designers to assure quality and efficient work product.
• Ability to mentor and train other designers and drafters.
• Generate line lists and tie-in list. Actively participate in P&ID review meetings and drive model review discussions with the technical project team, 3rd party designers, and customer.
• Ability to utilize scanned point cloud files to produce accurate piping models.
• Follow and participate in development of engineering standards, format and procedures to create, update, revise and modify drawings; communicate requirements of standards and procedures to others.
• Utilize and create sketches, notes, and other input material to generate drawings.
• Report changes and mistakes to lead, identify changes and manage the revision process effectively.
• Learn and adapt quickly to assigned project tasks, proceeding independently to initiate those tasks and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Responsible for quality of work produced and follow methods of continuous improvement. Make recommendations for specific improvement opportunities.
• Incorporate safety, operability, maintainability and constructability in design work.
• Review and check work prepared by others and provide constructive feedback.
• Generate man-hour estimates associated with the design services scope and continuously monitor progress to manhours and schedule and report to the project team.
• Actively participate in project meetings and design/model reviews. Provide accurate feedback to project team regarding design progress.

Education/Certification:

• Associate degree or Technical degree required
• Bachelor or Technical degree preferred

Required Knowledge & Experience:

• 5-10 years applicable piping experience design experience preferred

Skills/Abilities:

• Possess excellent computer skills utilizing MS Office and AutoCAD (current version or within last 3 versions) 2D and 3D, Cadworks, Navisworks, and ReCap proficiency preferred. Proficiency test may be required as part of the interview process.
• Capable of reading and interpreting technical drawings
• Familiar with AISI, AISC, ASME and ASTM specifications preferred
• Knowledge of construction and fabrication techniques preferred
• Must understand use of tape measure, square, level and various layout tools

Physical Activities and Requirements of This Position:

Must possess current, valid driver's license with no restrictions. Must be able to travel up to 10% of the time pending specific project details.

Physical Strength:

This job may require lifting of up to 50 pounds seldom.