Mechanical Drafting​/Piping Designer , Senior

Requisition : 19588

SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S., providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service, consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and being named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes.

SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.

We foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That’s why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable, and sustainable water and power.

• Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Available your first day:
  Medical, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance
• Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
• Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
• Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
• Short and long-term disability plans
• Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
• 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

The position is for general plant design in the various disciplines of mechanical systems and requires knowledge of piping. Consisting of piping layout, piping details, hanger assemblies and details, Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&), it performs technical work and sub‑professional engineering. Work includes specific assignments performed under minimum direction of a professional superior. Work requires application of mathematics, writing, and technical knowledge gained through training and experience.

Judgement is exercised in the execution of assignments.

• Designs or assists with design of retrofitting generating facilities upgrades in the mechanical and piping systems; knowledge of civil/structural drawing is a plus.
• Will be involved with project estimating, including field research, own information, notes, and familiar with drawing reading.
• Provides design package consisting of physical drawings, from own notes or engineering concepts including bill of materials.
• Assists in the documentation of division design standards and procedures.
• May be required to contact outside agencies such as manufacturers and vendors relating to project specifics.
• Requires out‑of‑town travel to SRP generating sites.
• Assist in the procurement and design of major substation apparatus in the areas of construction, modifications, replacements, and maintenance.
• Performs surveys, investigations, studies, estimates, drawings, sketches, bid invitations, work order requests, and material requests.
• Contacts outside agencies, such as utilities, government agencies, manufacturers, vendors, and others.
• Prepares milestones and detailed schedules for equipment procurement to support engineering and construction.
• Acts as the document coordinator and keeper of records for all substation apparatus.

• Proficient with the latest version of Bentley Systems Micro Station CAD Software.
• Good oral and written communication skills to assist in coordination activities with project team members and possibly construction personnel.
• Experience in the use of office programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Self‑starter and able to work independently on a variety of tasks simultaneously.

At job entry, placement will be determined by a review of college transcripts and related work experience. A minimum of 6 years of related experience is required for the senior level. Once placed into the job family, an employee may become eligible for promotion by demonstrating the ability to perform advanced and more difficult work as determined by their management and meeting experience requirements.

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