Senior Mechanical Piping Designer

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Collaborate with other designers, engineers and disciplines in development of process and site design.

• Produce complex 3D designs and models of sites, facilities, pipelines, supports, foundations & other required

elements of energy infrastructure systems.

• Read, interpret & apply engineering terminology & symbols.

• Work with the D&D Coordinator with to develop design and drafting standards and procedures, and recommend

updates to those policies and procedures as needed.

• Strive for continuous improvement.

• Train, coach, or mentor Mechanical Designers as appropriate.

• Work with the Drafting & Design (D&D) Coordinator to research and coordinate external training as needed for

the Mechanical Design team.

• Work with the D&D Coordinator to ensure that each mechanical project is assigned to appropriate staff.

• Provide leadership to design and drafting staff on assigned projects.

• May supervise other Mechanical Designers or Drafters.

• Reviewing the work of other Mechanical Designers and/or Drafters for accuracy and adherence to company,

client and industry standards.

• Review work in progress or deliverables received from clients, outside consultants or vendors.

• Work with the D&D Coordinator to ensure that the company is current on the latest industry technology and

using the best tools available for each application. Make recommendations for updates or upgrades as applicable.

• Under direction from the Project Manager or Lead Engineers, may be requested to communicate and/or

coordinate with clients to resolve project questions such design requirements and standards.

• Work with the D&D Coordinator and Human Resources Coordinator to hire new design talent and assist with

performance reviews with existing employees.

• Provide input on new project proposals and estimates as requested.

• Review changes to design and scope, requests for extra work and any factors which may impact manpower

requirements within the Mechanical Design Team.

• Report escalation of any project or personnel issues to the Principals or Human Resources as necessary.

• Prepare documents or reports as requested by the Principals or Project Management team.

• Assist engineering and project management as needed with researching product specifications, contacting

vendors, and/or other support functions.

• Has the ability to perform all responsibilities identified in the Designer II job description.

• Travel to field project locations with other designers or engineers to make field sketches, take dimensions,

as-built assemblies, etc.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Communicate effectively and provide regular status updates. Keep drawing lists and Teams tasks up to date.

• Strive continually to complete all assigned tasks on time & within allocated budget.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Duties are largely performed in an office.

• Office work may include prolonged seated tasks, extended keyboarding, and use of computer screen.

• May be requested to work overtime and weekends.

• Position requires travel (expected to be less than 20%); valid driver’s license and acceptable DMV record

required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use stairs, use hands, reach, talk and hear.

• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25

pounds.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability

to adjust focus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrate the ability to perform all key qualifications of a Mechanical Designer II

• Expert skills using AutoCAD and Autodesk family of products for 3D modeling and drafting.

• Expert skills using CADWorx family of products (including Plant, P&ID, Spec Editor, and Isogen).

• Experience with other 3D software such as Revit is a plus.

• Expert knowledge in the field of energy infrastructure design.

• Expert knowledge in plant layout, piping, and support and hanger design

• Expert knowledge in pipe, valves and fittings and corresponding material and dimensional specifications.

• Ability to make decisions and find alternative solutions to problems.

• Ability to provide clear & concise direction to assigned staff.

• Ability to communicate within a dynamic design team, often with contacts external to home office location.

• Ability to solve complex problems and strive for innovative approaches to the design maturity process.

• Ability to establish & maintain standards, processes & systems within a design team.

• Capacity to conduct and participate in meetings with senior management.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• Bachelor or Associates degree in a related field or applicable certificate of completion from an accredited

designer/drafter curriculum.

• Five or more years of experience developing complex 2D and 3D designs, design processes and inspiring

innovative approaches.