Process Piping Designer

As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, WSP brings world-class expertise in power delivery, power generation, and project management. Our vision is to be the preeminent pure-play global consulting firm for the world’s energy transition. With over 73,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide, we collaborate to create positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. In the U.S., WSP was recognized on TIME’s list of the world’s best companies and Fortune’s Change the World list.

About the Role

The Process Piping Designer will join our team in one of the following locations: Greenville, SC; Mt Laurel, NJ; Oradell, NJ; Overland Park, KS; Boise, ID; Houston, TX; or Atlanta, GA. The candidate will work on projects with our Power Generation Team and be part of a growing organization that meets client objectives and solves their challenges.

Responsibilities

• Develop process piping models, equipment arrangements, and perform field verification on established and construction sites.
• Perform QA responsibilities for process piping design deliverables.
• Apply knowledge of process piping design, standards, and specifications.
• Use 3D computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software to prepare drawings with high precision on moderate- to large-scale projects.
• Resolve design details or discrepancies in collaboration with engineers.
• Follow standard practices for technical design assistance, ensuring proper illustration, fit, form, and function using geometric dimensioning, tolerance, and quantity calculations.
• Ensure construction and maintainability of designs according to standard specifications and code requirements.
• Act as a consultant on work progress and problem resolution; may serve as the sole Drafting/Design Support resource or assist in overseeing activities for projects of moderate to large scope.
• Work individually or as part of a cross-functional team, occasionally leading tasks and staff on technical assignments.
• Prepare multiple design versions for engineer review.
• Monitor and oversee drafting and design plans for quality control and contract compliance; document work progress and issues.
• Collaborate with the engineer-in-charge and other technical professionals on project phases, segments, checks, and tasks.
• Apply analytical techniques and software to solve complex engineering issues or modify existing designs according to project standards.
• Engage in occasional contact with client and contractor personnel to schedule and coordinate project reviews.
• Attend pre-construction meetings and address questions from contractors and attendees.
• Provide guidance and training to entry-level drafting and design support staff.
• Stay current with the latest drafting and design support knowledge, techniques, and practices.
• Adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and exercise responsible, ethical decision-making regarding company resources.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a closely related discipline or 10+ years of equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of relevant post-education experience in design/drafting with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
• High-level experience with both public and private sector work.
• 3D modeling design experience using Hexagon CADWorx or Hexagon SmartPlant.
• Coordination model experience with Navisworks.
• Highly proficient expertise with drafting and design support principles, practices, processes, methods, and techniques.
• Highly proficient expertise with relevant codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Demonstrated technical competence leading and reviewing technical computations and calculations involving geometry and mathematical concepts.
• Ability to understand plans and specifications and make factual comparisons to appropriate standards or regulations.
• Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to mid-level to senior-level team members with strict adherence to QA/QC.
• Experience providing critical review for documents and preparing technical deliverables with a high degree of complexity.
• Strong proficiency coordinating with clients, regulatory and resource agencies, communities, and technical staff.
• Strong self-leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively at all organizational levels.
• Advanced proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Extensive critical thinking and problem-solving skills to reach conclusions from research, data collation, calculations, and statistical analysis.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and abiding by WSP’s health, safety, and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Flexibility to adapt to a variety of schedules and prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced work environment.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree.
• Essential professional licensure/certification.
• Organizational experience with P&IDs, orthographics, isometrics, general arrangements, and related detail drawings.
• Power plant/refinery field experience.
• SmartPlant3D Administrative Experience.
• CADWorx Administrative Experience.

Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Paid sick leave, vacation (or other personal time), and parental leave.
• Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings.

Pay

Expected salary range (all locations): $115,100 - $205,040. The range reflects the company’s good-faith estimate based on education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and internal equity. WSP reserves the right to adjust compensation and benefits based on circumstances unrelated to protected statuses.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. We design lasting solutions in buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environmental markets. With over 15,000 employees in 300+ offices across the U.S., we partner with clients to help communities prosper. WSP offers a flexible and agile workplace model while providing a comprehensive suite of benefits to support employees throughout their careers.