Senior Mechanical Piping Designer

Cornerstone Energy Services, Inc. specializes in engineering, survey, and land solutions for the energy infrastructure sector. From initial concept through project completion, we provide comprehensive services including civil, process, mechanical, and I&E engineering; project management; survey and mapping; and right-of-way acquisition.

We collaborate closely with developers and operators of oil and gas pipelines and electric transmission systems, supporting both extensive linear projects and site-specific developments.

Our work is guided by three core values:

• Safety – protecting the public, our clients, and our team
• Advocacy – prioritizing the best interests of our clients
• Integrity – upholding professionalism and accountability in every aspect of our operations

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Collaborate with other designers, engineers and disciplines in development of process and site design.
• Produce complex 3D designs and models of sites, facilities, pipelines, supports, foundations & other required elements of energy infrastructure systems.
• Read, interpret & apply engineering terminology & symbols.
• Work with the D&D Coordinator to develop design and drafting standards and procedures, and recommend updates to those policies and procedures as needed.
• Strive for continuous improvement.
• Train, coach, or mentor Mechanical Designers as appropriate.
• Work with the Drafting & Design (D&D) Coordinator to research and coordinate external training as needed for the Mechanical Design team.
• Ensure that each mechanical project is assigned to appropriate staff.
• Provide leadership to design and drafting staff on assigned projects.
• May supervise other Mechanical Designers or Drafters.
• Review the work of other Mechanical Designers and/or Drafters for accuracy and adherence to company, client and industry standards.
• Review work in progress or deliverables received from clients, outside consultants or vendors.
• Ensure that the company is current on the latest industry technology and using the best tools available for each application.
• Under direction from the Project Manager or Lead Engineers, may be requested to communicate and/or coordinate with clients to resolve project questions such as design requirements and standards.
• Work with the D&D Coordinator and Human Resources Coordinator to hire new design talent and assist with performance reviews with existing employees.
• Provide input on new project proposals and estimates as requested.
• Review changes to design and scope, requests for extra work and any factors which may impact manpower requirements within the Mechanical Design Team.
• Report escalation of any project or personnel issues to the Principals or Human Resources as necessary.
• Prepare documents or reports as requested by the Principals or Project Management team.
• Assist engineering and project management as needed with researching product specifications, contacting vendors, and/or other support functions.
• Has the ability to perform all responsibilities identified in the Designer II job description.
• Travel to field project locations with other designers or engineers to make field sketches, take dimensions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Communicate effectively and provide regular status updates. Keep drawing lists and Teams tasks up to date.
• Strive continually to complete all assigned tasks on time & within allocated budget.

• Duties are largely performed in an office.
• Office work may include prolonged seated tasks, extended keyboarding, and use of computer screen.
• May be requested to work overtime and weekends.
• Position requires travel (expected to be less than 20%); valid driver’s license and acceptable DMV record required.

• The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use stairs, use hands, reach, talk and hear.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.