Principal Design Coordinator

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

• Lead, mentor, and supervise piping design teams, including designers, engineers, and drafters.
• Define project scope for piping design activities and ensure alignment with overall project goals.
• Allocate resources, manage team workloads, and ensure timely delivery of design deliverables.
• Provide strategic input on piping design methodologies and innovations to improve efficiency and quality
• Piping Design Oversight
  • Oversee the development and review of piping designs, including general arrangement (GA) drawings, isometric drawings, and 3D models.
  • Ensure compliance with industry codes, standards (e.g., ASME, API, ANSI, ISO), and client-specific requirements.
  • Perform critical reviews of piping stress analyses, material specifications, and routing plans.
  • Troubleshoot complex design challenges and propose practical and cost-effective solutions.
• Interdisciplinary Coordination
  • Act as the primary point of contact between the piping discipline and other engineering disciplines (mechanical, civil, structural, electrical, etc.).
  • Facilitate interdisciplinary design reviews to resolve conflicts and ensure seamless integration of piping systems.
  • Coordinate with construction, procurement, and commissioning teams to align piping designs with field requirements.
• Project Planning and Execution
  • Develop detailed piping design execution plans, schedules, and budgets.
  • Monitor project progress, track design milestones, and ensure adherence to project timelines.
  • Identify risks, assess their impact on the project, and implement mitigation measures.
  • Ensure piping deliverables meet quality standards and are submitted on time.
• Client and Stakeholder Engagement
  • Represent the piping discipline in client meetings, project reviews, and technical discussions.
  • Understand client requirements and provide expert guidance to ensure satisfaction and alignment with project goals.
  • Prepare and present technical reports, design updates, and solutions to stakeholders.
• Compliance and Quality Assurance
  • Enforce adherence to industry standards, safety codes, and project specifications.
  • Perform quality checks on piping designs and ensure deliverables meet high standards of accuracy and completeness.
  • Review and approve technical documents, including material take-offs (MTOs), pipe support layouts, and equipment layouts.
• Advanced Technical Expertise
  • Lead efforts in developing innovative solutions for complex piping design challenges.
  • Stay updated with the latest trends, tools, and technologies in piping design and incorporate them into project execution.
• Mentoring and Training
  • Provide training and guidance to designers to enhance their technical capabilities.
  • Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the piping team.
  • Conduct performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE)
  • Promote a strong safety culture within the piping design team.
  • Ensure that all designs prioritize worker and operational safety and comply with HSE regulations.
  • Evaluate potential hazards in piping designs and recommend modifications to eliminate risks.
• 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:

• 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 15+ 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 is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills preferred.
• Effectively communicate with all levels of an 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 sites is required.
• Must be able to take field…