Mechanical Designer - Piping

Mechanical Designer – Piping 2

Location: Plant Bowen, Euharlee, GA

Client
- Southern Company

Contract- 1 Year

The Mechanical Designer – Piping 2 is responsible for delivering 3D piping and equipment designs for retrofit, environmental, and new power generation projects. This role involves developing 2D orthographic and isometric drawings, P&IDs, pipe support designs, and 3D models, working closely with engineers and multi-discipline designers to ensure safe, efficient, and code-compliant designs. The ideal candidate is experienced in mechanical piping systems, with a strong background in heavy industrial and power generation facilities.

• Develop 3D piping/equipment designs for retrofit and new construction projects.

• Produce high-quality 2D orthographic and isometric drawings, P&IDs, and pipe support designs.

• Collaborate with engineers and designers across disciplines to ensure integrated and safe design solutions.

• Apply applicable codes and standards to all design tasks.

• Conduct field walkdowns to gather data for design deliverables.

• Prepare material take-offs and support procurement and construction planning.

• Check design drawings and documents for accuracy and completeness.

• Work efficiently on multiple concurrent large projects and meet deadlines.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical piping system design.

• Experience with new construction and/or retrofit of power generation facilities (or similar heavy industrial facilities) required.

• Proficiency in 3D modeling tools for piping system layout and design.

• Experience with AutoPLANT and/or AVEVA design tools desired.

• Strong experience in producing:

  • 2D orthographic and isometric drawings

  • P&IDs and pipe supports

  • 3D piping and equipment models

• Solid understanding of mechanical piping systems and related industry codes and standards.

• Experience preparing and checking design drawings and material take-offs.

• Proven ability to manage multiple large projects concurrently with attention to detail.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines.

• Self-motivated, team player, and skilled at building relationships with plant staff, design engineering teams, and vendors.

• Ability to work independently while maintaining high quality and safety standards.