Mechanical Piping Designer

Mechanical Piping Designer

Vanderweil Engineers is a top ranked national full-service engineering firm specializing in MEP/FP, and technology services. Working in multiple sectors including Science & Technology, Mission Critical, Academic, Healthcare and Commercial buildings. In our 75th year in operation with a staff of 500+ located across nine offices, we are proud to be one of the leading independently owned engineering firms in the country.

If you are looking for an opportunity to grow your career with some of the best minds in the industry, we are looking for you. We offer growth and stability in an ever-changing volatile environment. Join us to do the best work of your career as a Mechanical Piping Designer in our Power Group Team in Boston, MA (Hybrid role).

Our Power Group, for which this role would be supporting, is leading the future of the energy and utility generation industry, focused on combined heat and power, alternative fuels like biogas and hydrogen, fuel cells, battery storage, among many other cutting-edge technologies. Expand your skillset and have a voice by working outside the box with the way we approach projects at Vanderweil.

Some of your responsibilities include the following:

• Produce drawings and design of piping and ductwork systems for industrial projects such as cogeneration power plants, central heating and cooling plants, renewable energy systems and large chillers and boilers
• Develop equipment general arrangement drawings, piping plans and section drawings
• Develop 3D model of design
• Design and model equipment skids, selection and design of pipe supports
• Coordinate layout of mechanical equipment and routing of piping, ductwork, and miscellaneous components with other trades
• Create and modify technical drawings and schematics from engineer markups using AutoCAD and REVIT
• Assure designs are complete, accurate and in accordance with good engineering practice
• Review project files for compliance with company and/or client standards and procedures
• May travel to project sites to observe existing conditions
• Review equipment and component submittals for compatibility with design
• Locate pipe supports based on general rules of thumb. Engineer to finalize support design and locations
• Locate instruments on piping plans based on P&IDs
• Provide feedback to engineers regarding feasibility of arrangements and design
• Attend client/contractor review meetings
• Other duties as assigned

Every Vanderweil Engineers team member brings something unique to the table. Here is what we are looking for with this role:

• Associate degree or equivalent from a vocational training program or technical school
• 3 to 7 plus years' experience desired
• Knowledge of ASME codes and industry piping standards required
• Experience with AutoCAD and Revit is strongly preferred
• Motivated and self-sufficient, strong computer skills and detail-oriented perspectives
• Ability to work individually or in a team setting with strong interpersonal, problem solving and analytical skills
• Customer service perspective with the ability to communicate effectively with staff and clients
• Knowledge in MS Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook

Our Flexible & Hybrid Work Culture At Vanderweil Engineers, we believe our best work is done when flexibility is offered. We know that work/life synergy is crucial to our employees, our flexible and hybrid work style allows team members to have the freedom to be innovative, and drive results their way.

Our wellness programs are above and beyond, as our team members physical and behavioral health are a priority.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace

The compensation that we expect to pay for this position is commensurate with years of experience, professional licensure, and education and is expected to range from $80,000 to $100,000 annually, plus benefits.

If you're excited about the role but don't meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Let's have a conversation.