Designer - Piping

Designer

NorthStar Energy Services is seeking an experienced and technically strong Designer to join the Professional Engineering Consulting team in Arlington or Houston, Texas. This role requires hands-on leadership for complex deliverables while supporting project execution under the direction of the Design Supervisor and Engineering Manager.

Design:

• Develop and maintain 3D piping models using CADWorx Plant (2020 or later versions).
• Create 3D equipment models utilizing CADWorx Equipment (2020 or later versions)
• Generate piping isometrics from 3D models using CADWorx Isogen.
• Produce equipment and piping layout designs based on Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Coordinate with engineering and design disciplines to ensure proper model integration, spatial coordination, and design accuracy.
• Participate in 3D model coordination activities, including clash detection, model input management, and interface resolution.
• Coordinate with stress and pipe support engineers, construction teams, and vendors during the development of piping designs to ensure proper model integration and space management.
• Assist Discipline Engineers in the review of vendor equipment drawings to verify compliance with design intent and project specifications.
• Support project teams in maintaining accurate models and drawing documentation in accordance with company and client standards.
• Prepare drawings, layouts and conceptual sketches to support construction activities, change orders, and project cost estimates.
• Compile and maintain project documentation, including status reports, punch lists, progress sketches, and material quantity calculations, and communicate updates to the Piping Lead.

Detailed Design and Documentation:

• Prepare orthographic drawings derived from 3D models in accordance with applicable industry and company drafting standards.
• Develop plans, sections, details and isometric drawings ensuring adequate views and detail are provided to clearly communicate fabrication and construction requirements.
• Utilize and manage external reference (XREF) drawing files to maintain coordination and consistency across project drawings.
• Generate Bills of Materials (BOMs) from 3D models and support the process engineering team in compiling process-related deliverables.
• Produce 2D detailed drawings and maintain familiarity with drafting standards to prepare drawing packages for Issued for Approval (IFA), Issued for Bid (IFB), Issued for Construction (IFC), and As-Built deliverables in accordance with company standards and procedures.
• Apply established quality control procedures and checklists, demonstrating accountability and ownership for the accuracy and completeness of deliverables.
• Support design reviews, model reviews, and client meetings by preparing and revising piping-related project deliverables to reflect approved design changes.
• Maintain revision control and ensure all updates are accurately captured and issued as construction-ready documentation.

Deliverable Management and Coordination:

• Research, review, and apply company drafting standards, client requirements, and applicable regulatory codes to all piping drawings.
• Perform independent QA/QC reviews of piping design and deliverables to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance.
• Verify that site-development drawings align with overall piping design intent and layout requirements.
• Support Professional Engineers during the design phase, including standards review, gathering calculation inputs, and providing drafting-related technical support.
• Coordinate piping drafting requirements with multi-discipline project teams to ensure seamless integration of design elements.
• Review drawings from other disciplines to confirm proper coordination and consistency with piping systems.
• Review and respond to Request for Information (RFIs) to maintain drawing accuracy throughout the project lifecycle.

Review third-party vendor drawings to ensure compatibility and proper integration with the intended piping design.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Associate or bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in piping systems design.
• All qualified candidates will be required to complete an in-person, computer-based assessment.

Technical Expertise:

• Minimum of five (5) years of current experience with AutoCAD, CADWorx, Navisworks, and Microsoft Office.
• Detailed knowledge in the application of Codes and current Standards, including but not limited to: ASME B31.3, ASME B31.4, ASME B31.8.
• Ability to independently research and interpret equipment data, vendor documentation, and technical references.

Communication & Collaboration:

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with designers, engineers, project managers, and external stakeholders.
• Ability to react promptly and efficiently shifts priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Quanta provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.