Piping Designer

About the role

The Piping Designer is generally responsible for performing all aspects for complete designs of mechanical/piping assignments using theoretical knowledge and practical design methods. This level is expected to assist in the design of larger and more complex mechanical/piping assignments. This work will be performed under general supervision in Pasadena, TX.

Responsibilities

• Drafting of redlined P&IDs.
• Ensuring new P&IDs align with lead sheets, including updating equipment, valves, and instrument symbols.
• Consolidate multiple P&IDs to one P&ID.
• Field verify any unknowns/gaps in current P&ID set.
• Development of P&IDs by field sketching existing pipelines, equipment, and instrumentation where no documentation is available.
• Updated P&IDs in native CAD format and PDF format.
• Final “Issued for As-Built” package to be delivered to the site.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Computer-Aided Drafting is preferred.
• Requires 4+ years of relevant industrial experience in mechanical/piping drafting and design.

Skills

• Knowledge and application of piping materials.
• Design of less complex process and utility piping systems.
• Knowledge and application of piping supports and restraints.
• Flexibility analysis of piping system.
• Knowledge of manual valve sizing, use and application.
• Drafting of P&IDs and GAs.
• Design of piping limited specific equipment and inline instrumentation arrangements such as pump suctions and discharges, tanks, control valve stations, etc.
• Familiarity with specifications and installation details of construction bulk materials and equipment.
• Ability to create accurate mechanical/piping installation documents from the information found on vendor equipment drawings.
• Knowledge and understanding of work flow/information flow between disciplines.
• Knowledge and understanding of schedule constraints and information requirements for the production of all mechanical/piping deliverables.
• Knowledge and application of company engineering design and CAD drafting standards.
• Working knowledge of 2D AutoCAD and Microstation.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Good presentation and Virtual team skills.

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.

Benefits

Hargrove offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.