Designer II Piping

About the role

This is a great opportunity to get involved with challenging and interesting design projects for various long-lasting customers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare piping layouts and conceptual design for difficult complex problems.
• Prepare complex piping design drawings.
• Interface with other design disciplines.
• Become proficient with 2D and 3D CAD capabilities, as required.
• Check Complex Drawings.
• Work independently with little or no supervision.
• Perform squad check of vendor equipment drawings and drawing from other disciplines.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to lower-classification piping designers as needed.
• Communicate, both verbally and in written form in a professional manner.
• Evaluate Performance Appraisal input and administer counseling as needed.
• Travel, as required, to ensure the successful execution of project and/or department goals.
• Participate in piping department training programs/seminars.
• Experience with Work Share techniques either domestic or international.
• Assist Piping Design Leadership as requested.
• Schedule of Interactive planning.
• Manhour estimates.
• Assist with Change Notices.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or Associates Degree with adequate drafting courses.
• 10+ years of experience and knowledge in the design requirements for respective discipline as they apply to the Energy & Chemical industry.
• Must have Plant 3D and/or Aveva E3D Chemical/Refinery/Power/LNG background.
• Be able to take field notes and sketches to develop IFC packages including pipe layouts, plan drawings, generate isometrics, bulk bill of materials, line lists, tie-in lists.
• Availability for field assignments involving travel to sites involving work in industrial facilities.
• Strong communication skills required to provide effective inter-discipline, client, vendor, and construction coordination on projects.
• Strong Piping Design skills in accordance with Industry standards and codes.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, CADWorx, MS Office, Navisworks.
• P&ID walk down capable.
• Research skills, analytical and creative problem-solving skills, questioning and feedback skills, project and time management skills.
• Highly motivated with ability to work in an interactive and open team environment.
• Self-starter with initiative and ability to complete deliverables and tasks with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prepare design calculations, technical documents, and drawings.
• Willingness to learn and work on a variety of tasks within multiple industries.
• Comply and understand Zachry Group's culture and philosophies including all business objectives and goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is preferred.
• Certificate in Design/Drafting.

Physical demands

• Employee will be required to communicate in person, via telephone, email, use of arm/hand steadiness, manual dexterity, finger dexterity, multi limb coordination, oral expression, and comprehension.
• May be required to lift, carry and move objects safely.

Work environment

• Work will be in a general office environment operating and functioning in a fast-paced work environment.
• Occasionally required to work in an industrial location where noise levels will be moderate to high.
• Job sites may contain the following: light to heavy equipment vehicles, small to large equipment, materials, communication equipment and tools, people standing, walking, sitting, signaling, and talking.
• Noise levels vary and may include bells, whistles, and alarms.