Sr Mechanical Designer - Piping

Sr Mechanical Designer - Piping

Location:

Birmingham, Alabama (Hybrid)

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Designer with a specialization in piping. This hybrid role involves a mix of in-office and remote work, with potential travel to plant and job sites. The successful candidate will provide 3D piping and equipment designs for retrofit, environmental, and new generation projects within the power generation or similar heavy industrial sector. This position requires a self-motivated team player with good organizational skills who can work with minimal instruction.

• Provide 3D piping and equipment designs for various projects.
• Produce 2D orthographic and isometric drawings, P&IDs, and pipe support designs.
• Work with engineers and designers from multiple disciplines to ensure safe and effective designs.
• Apply knowledge of applicable codes and standards to work situations.
• Gather field data to support the development of deliverables.
• Prepare material take-offs and assist in the sizing and selection of piping components.
• Lead multi-discipline technical teams on projects.
• Review and develop general arrangements.
• Provide construction support as needed.

Experience:

This position requires 10+ years of related design experience in mechanical piping systems for new construction or retrofit of power generation facilities or other similar heavy industrial facilities. The role also requires experience with construction support and building effective relationships with plant staff, engineering staff, and vendors.

Proficiency in using 3D modeling tools for piping system layout and design is required. Candidates must have experience in producing 2D orthographic and isometric drawings, P&IDs, pipe supports, and 3D models. A demonstrated technical background in basic piping construction techniques, practices, and concepts, along with knowledge of pipe/material selection and valve selection, is necessary. Experience checking design drawings and documents is also required.

• Experience with the Autodesk Plant 3D design tool is highly desired.

This position follows a hybrid work model. The tentative schedule requires a minimum of three days per week in the office, with two days of remote work. The role may require travel to various plant and job sites, potentially up to three days a week, typically accompanied by a direct employee.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including Clearly Rateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview:
Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a Support Linc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.

In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach.

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