Piping Designer​/Lead

Job Scope

Generally responsible for performing all aspects of complete designs for mechanical/piping assignments using theoretical knowledge and practical design methods. This level is expected to assist in the design of larger and more complex mechanical/piping assignments under general supervision.

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Familiarity with and utilization of department design and drafting standards.
• Familiarity with project scope, specifications and design criteria upon assignment to a project task team.
• Recognizing and communicating scope and design changes promptly.
• Developing the design and drafting of complex piping drawings given basic information such as P&’s, GA’s, piping specifications, equipment drawings, etc.
• Performing field design work to ascertain current conditions, locate new systems, communicate with client personnel and assist in construction.
• Performing survey and measurement tasks for existing equipment and piping.
• Preparing material take‑offs from piping sketches for construction estimates.
• Planning and managing site design activities for optimum results.
• On‑site assistance during startup.
• Preparing man‑hour estimates for your activities.
• Providing technical guidance to less experienced drafting personnel in the department.
• Coordinating work activities with other staff members and the discipline lead.
• Producing mechanical/piping installation specifications with engineering review and approval.

Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Computer-Aided Drafting is required.

Certification is not required at this level.

• 4+ years of relevant industrial experience in mechanical/piping drafting and design.

• Knowledge and application of piping materials, supports, restraints and flexibility analysis.

• Ability to coordinate with a pipe stress engineer for complex systems.

• Knowledge of good design practices for sizing all piping systems and selecting specialty items with the aid of engineering specialists.

• Drafting of P&’s and GA’s, and review of vendor equipment and in‑line instruments from a piping perspective.

• Familiarity with specifications (ASTM, ASME, ANSI, etc.) and installation details of construction bulk materials and equipment.

• Ability to create accurate mechanical/piping installation documents from vendor equipment drawings.

• Understanding of workflow/information flow between disciplines, schedule and budget constraints, and information requirements for all mechanical/piping deliverables.

• Expertise in estimating completion, construction cost, detailed engineering schedule and man‑hour budget for small projects or parts of larger projects.

• Knowledge of company engineering design and CAD drafting standards.

• Leadership experience in leading a small team to deliver on commitments.

• Proficient in Aveva 3D and Micro Station/AutoCAD; working knowledge of Bluebeam and Truview Pro; proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

• Good communication, presentation, and cross‑discipline team skills, including virtual team and cross‑divisional relationships.

Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time, and to navigate in a chemical manufacturing environment.

Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Hargrove is a drug‑free workplace. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.