Sr. Piping Designer

Job Description

The purpose of this position is to provide essential technical knowledge and perform design work as described below. This position serves as a staff designer performing assignments of intermediate complexity.

* Under direct supervision of the Discipline Lead Engineer or Design Supervisor, prepare and check designs of intermediate complexity utilizing 3D modeling and 2D computer-aided drafting and design (CADD) automation tools

* Coordinate technical issues with other disciplines, project management, vendors and clients

* Execute work in compliance with Project Quality Plan and procedures

* Execute work in accordance with the approved project scope, cost and schedule baselines

* Perform bulk material take-off analysis and tabulations

* Provide technical support to activities associated with equipment and material procurement and subcontracting including review of vendor submittals

* Provide technical support to activities associated with construction administration including response to construction requests-for-information and field changes

* Other duties as assigned

* U.S. Citizenship required

* Associate degree in related technical field of study and minimum ten (10) years of work- related experience

* Working knowledge of applicable federal (including Department of Energy orders), state, and local codes and standards

* Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to project management, coworkers, clients, vendors, and subcontractors

* Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job

* Knowledge of discipline codes and standards

* Ability to perform work in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal codes, statutes and guidelines

* Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner

* Intermediate computer and software skills to include proficiency in the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programs

* Experience providing engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services on industrial projects

* Proficiency executing engineering projects utilizing 3D modeling and 2D CADD automation tools in a multi-discipline environment

* Read, interpret, and generate design drawings with minimal input from a member of the engineering staff

* Prepare 3D layouts and/or schematics for conceptual and detailed designs of advanced complexity

* Background and experience must include drafting/designer experience in engineering fields, such as piping, electrical, mechanical, structural, communications, architectural, fire protection or civil

* Proficiency in computer aided design utilizing Bentley Micro Station with demonstrated experience to originate and produce drawings with minimum supervision required

* Proficiency in 3D modeling using Intergraph Smart3D (S3D) with minimum 3 years of experience

* Perform 3D piping layout and equipment modeling of moderate to advanced complexity

* Produces and check complex Piping drawings including plot plans, piping plans, isometrics and sketches

* Provide assistance to construction and pipe fabrication personnel

* Experience with design of systems, structures and components for nuclear facilities under the requirements of ASME NQA-1

* Knowledge of commercial availability and cost of materials

* Practical field experience

* EPC project experience for the following industries:

- U.S Department of Energy or other U.S. Federal Government Agency

- Nuclear facilities under a nuclear quality assurance program

- Manufacturing, pharmaceutical or biotechnology

* Advanced knowledge of:

- Intergraph Smart Plant Review software

- Piping design requirements (equipment arrangement, piping layout, stress requirements, and material requirements)

* Working knowledge of and ability to interpret Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&), update master P& pipe line list

Required

Preferred

Job Industries

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