Mechanical Piping Design Technologist

About the role

Communities everywhere share the need for clean water. And as they work to meet that need, they’re facing new, more complex challenges every day. Our water professionals collaborate to contribute innovative ideas, guided by scientific rigor and a vision for sustainable growth. Every day, we’re helping communities improve, reuse, and protect our world’s most precious resource. Join our team to deliver transformational projects that will benefit future generations.

Responsibilities

• Perform 3D layout and design of piping and instrumentation drawings utilizing AutoCAD Plant 3D
• Perform 2D layout and design of piping & instrumentation drawings (P&IDs) utilizing AutoCAD Plant 3D P&ID software
• Integrate and clash coordinate between 3D content created in AutoCAD and Revit within Navisworks software
• Review third-party drawings to determine specific design details required to complete the 3D design
• Perform basic calculations to analyze and design individual piping system components using company standard software and proprietary manufacturer software
• Generate and review pipe spool or pipe isometric drawings from the 3D model
• Work with other trades such as architectural, building mechanical, civil, electrical, and structural to deliver a coordinated and engineered 3D model to our clients
• Conduct basic interpretations of drawings, codes, and other similar materials that are relevant to the equipment and piping design
• Serve as a Designer in the process mechanical field of water treatment, utilizing knowledge and experience of piping, pipe routing, and equipment layout and access to build and coordinate 3D models with a team of designers
• Check the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule
• Absorb and assist with engineering duties on projects of various complexity where relevant to the 3D equipment and piping design
• Work on multiple projects
• Work on project sites to gain experience with built systems and coordinate the 3D design with the real world
• Utilize information captured within point clouds to inform the 3D design
• Participate and collaborate in a project team setting and engage in creative and critical thought
• Perform other duties as assigned by the senior designer staff

Qualifications

• Advanced understanding of AutoCAD and proficiency in using it as a drafting/design tool
• Requisite knowledge, interpretation, and application of relevant codes, standards, design guidelines, association manuals of practice, and applicable energy codes
• Strong understanding of all phases of project document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications
• Strong knowledge of process mechanical systems, hydraulics, means and methods, materials, and industry standards
• Good oral and written communication skills with the ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought
• Strong presentation and interview skills
• Ability to prioritize and organize work for multiple concurrent projects
• Ability to take direction, follow process and accept feedback and suggestions from Senior Designers and Engineers
• General understanding of hydraulics and how piping systems affect fluid flow
• Understanding of interfacing with point clouds and use of point cloud software, such as Cintoo or Recap for point cloud hosting preferred but not required
• Basic understanding of how Revit and Bentley products interact with and contribute 3D content to AutoCAD designs preferred, but not required

Skills

• AutoCAD proficiency
• Project document production
• Hydraulics and piping systems
• Communication and collaboration
• Time management
• Interfacing with point clouds
• Understanding of Revit and Bentley products

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Wellness program
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending account
• 401(k) plan
• Employee stock purchase program
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Short-term/long-term disability plans
• Emergency travel benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional membership fee coverage
• Paid family leave