POSITION PURPOSE:

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 3^rd 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, 3^rd party designers, and customer.
Ability to utilized 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 Procifiency 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.

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