Sr Piping Designer

FQT Cedar Rapids, IA 6105 Rockwell Dr NE Suite C Cedar Rapids, IA 52402, USA

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Piping Design and Drafting
  • Develop detailed 2D and 3D piping designs and layouts for industrial facilities such as oil and gas plants, refineries, power stations, and manufacturing facilities.
  • Interpret project requirements, P&IDs (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams), and client specifications to create efficient piping system designs.
  • Prepare piping general arrangement drawings, isometric drawings, and fabrication drawings.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards, codes, and best practices, including ASME, ANSI, API, and ISO.
  • Optimize piping layouts for operational accessibility, safety, and constructability.
• Checking and Quality Assurance
  • Perform thorough checks and reviews of piping drawings, isometrics, and material take-offs for technical accuracy, consistency, and compliance.
  • Validate the correctness of dimensions, material specifications, and system configurations.
  • Identify design discrepancies, clashes, or potential issues, and recommend corrective actions.
  • Ensure all piping deliverables align with client requirements and project scopes.
• Collaboration and Coordination
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including mechanical, process, civil, and electrical engineers, to ensure cohesive designs.
  • Coordinate with other designers and external stakeholders to resolve interface and spatial challenges.
  • Participate in design reviews and provide input to improve system functionality and design efficiency.
  • Support the construction team by addressing design-related queries and providing field modifications if necessary.
• Leadership and Mentorship
  • Lead and mentor junior piping designers and drafters, ensuring adherence to project schedules and quality standards.
  • Promote the use of standard templates, procedures, and tools to enhance team productivity.
  • Share technical expertise and provide guidance on complex design challenges.
• Technical Expertise and Documentation
  • Ensure compliance with local and international piping codes and standards (e.g., ASME B31.3, B31.4, API 570).
  • Prepare detailed technical documentation, including reports, design philosophies, and construction support packages.
  • Stay updated on new industry trends, technologies, and software tools.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree preferred.
• Sound knowledge of CAD design and drafting techniques, engineering drawing, graphic arts, reading of drawings and reproduction methods used by the discipline.
• Minimum experience of 8-10+ years’ experience in piping design in Plant 3D.
• Familiarity with relevant Engineering Department Procedures, design standards and guides.
• Skill in reading, interpreting, and using related documents and drawings prepared by other project groups.
• Knowledge of the application of engineering and construction materials related to the discipline’s design responsibilities.
• Basic knowledge of industry and regulatory standards, design criteria, and codes relevant to the discipline.
• Knowledge of mathematical formulae and design calculations used in the discipline.
• General knowledge of technical responsibilities of other groups associated with the total design effort.
• Skill in leading the technical work of less experienced designers and/or drafters who share in the design effort.
• Experience with equipment design, layout, and installation of systems is required.
• Site engineering and construction experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effectively communicate with all levels of organization staff.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• Must be able to physically move about in an Industrial Plant and be able to climb ladders, stairs, and access tight places.
• Occasional travel to project site is required.
• Must be able to take field measurements with a tape measure and other electronic measuring devices.

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