Piping & Structural Designer / Drafter

Piping & Structural Designer / Drafter

Pay Range $30 - $50/hr

Location: 5950 North Course Dr, Houston TX

Contract Position: 1 year can be extended

Experience: 5 to 15 Years

Required: EPC Modular drafting & design, Solid Works (required), Navis works, PDF editor, Autodesk Autocad

Computer Skills: Mastery knowledge and proficiency in: Microsoft Office 365 Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint) PDF Editor (Adobe, Foxit, or other equivalent) Solid Works (required) Autodesk AutoCAD Navisworks Manager / Freedom

Job Description

The role of Mechanical / Structural Designer is to support the Engineers and Engineering Manager in providing drawings and equipment BOM as per customer requirements independently. The Mechanical / Structural Designer will support the service personnel in solving problems by simulating the problems in drawings. The Mechanical / Structural Designer will be able to work on simple Engineering Work Request and comply with all departmental Work Instructions and Engineering Standards. The Mechanical / Structural Designer will be responsible for checking and approving drawings / designs; interface communication, and ensuring the accuracy, reliability, efficiency, and safety of the mechanical, piping, and structural scopes of work for Hyperscale Data Center Modules meets customer's requirements and Industrial Standards they produce. The Mechanical / Structural Designer is expected to resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and analysis of factual information

Roles and Responsibilities

The Designer will support the goals and programs established by the management team. These roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide and check drawings / BOM as per customer requirements
• Prepare bulk MTOs (Material Take Offs) and detailed BOMs (Bill of Materials) with no supervision from Engineer
• Ensure drawings follow the Engineering and QA/QC standards
• Prepare layout drawings to customer to present the proposed equipment and the function of the equipment
• Prepare and complete various Mechanical, Piping, Structural deliverable drawings and documents such as piping layout/general arrangements, piping isometrics, piping schedule, piping tie-point/ interface drawings, piping insulation details, structural general arrangement drawings, structural weld details /notes, structural connection detail drawings, foundation support details, equipment mounting / support details, pipe support details, weight / COG reports, manual valve list, HVAC ducting, instrumentation, flow diagrams, Process and Instrument Diagrams, pump alignment drawings, handrails / ladders, walkways, and stairs as per OSHA, platform and grating detailed drawings, etc.
• Help in solving problems by simulating the problems in drawings
• Prepare sequence drawing and procedure for Factory Acceptance Test
• Prepare and compile installation procedure for submission to customer
• Supervise the outsourcing of engineering design work to 3rd party engineering / design firms
• Review, as required, vendor data and drawings to ensure compliance with client specifications or applicable standards
• Produce report data from models and assist in providing necessary design information to Project/Client/Third Party, as required
• Provide "Lessons learned" feedback and utilize findings from the process to update tools and procedures

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Educational: Designer should be in possession of a Technical Certification in the design discipline. Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience mechanical, piping, and structural scopes of work for Hyperscale Data Center Modules or related environment in similar industry. Ability to produce drawings / sketches to illustrate design / ideas. Experience with high-density data centers and hyperscale environments (strongly preferred) High level understanding of the purpose of electrical system for facilities. General Knowledge of industry standards, codes, and regulations, including but not limited to:

• AHRI – Air-Conditioning, Heating, & Refrigeration Institute
• AMCA – Air Movement and Control Association International
• AISI – American Iron and Steel institute
• AISC – American Institute of Steel Construction
• ANSI – American National Standards Institute
• ASME – American Society of Mechanical Engineers (specifically B&PV Section VIII, IX, B31.3)
• ASTM – American Society of Testing and Materials
• ASHRAE – American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Condition Engineers
• AWS – American Welding Society
• IBC – International Building Code
• MFMA – Metal Framing Manufactures Association
• Client – Manufactures Standardization Society (Valves and Fittings Industry)
• OSHA – Occupational Safety and Health Administration
• NACE – National Association of Corrosion Engineers
• NFPA – National Fire Protection Association
• PFI – Pipe Fabrication Institute
• SMACNA – Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association
• TEMA – Tubular Exchanger Manufacturers Association

Experience working with computer-aided design (CAD) and building information modeling (BIM) software

Computer Skills: Mastery knowledge and proficiency in: Microsoft Office 365 Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint) PDF Editor (Adobe, Foxit, or other equivalent) Solid Works Autodesk AutoCAD Navisworks Manager / Freedom Operational knowledge in: SAP (ERP Tool w/ Engineering Modules and Transactions) Autodesk Revit Autodesk BIM 360 Language: Fluency, both written and verbal, in English.

General: Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Performs well under pressure in high stress environments. Extremely comfortable with task switching as priorities change. Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients. Ability to think creatively and identify opportunities to enhance the client experience. Extreme work ethic and maintains high level of quality of work and due diligence. Communication Skills: Express complex ideas effectively in both individual and group situations. Organize and express ideas clearly in written documents. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with a cross-functional team