Process Piping Designer

About the role

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Process Piping Designer to join our team in Greenville, SC. The following locations will also be considered: Mt Laurel, NJ, Oradell, NJ, Overland Park, KS, Boise, ID, Houston, TX, Atlanta, GA.

Responsibilities

• Develop process piping models, equipment arrangements, field verification responsibilities on established sites and sites in construction, and QA responsibilities of process piping design deliverables.
• Use 3D computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software and work closely with engineers to resolve design details or discrepancies, and to prepare drawings which require a high degree of precision on projects of moderate- to large-scale, complexity, and/or scope.
• Follow standard practices to provide technical design assistance and guidance that accounts for the proper illustration, fit form, and function using geometric dimensioning, tolerance and quantity calculations, while ensuring the construction and maintainability of designs according to design standard specifications and code requirements.
• Act as consultant regarding work progress and problem resolution; may serve as the only Drafting/Design Support resource on a project or assist in overseeing Drafting/Design Support activities for projects of a moderate/large scope and complexity.
• Prepare multiple versions of designs for review by engineer.
• Monitor and oversee drafting and design plans to ensure quality control and contract compliance; documenting work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project.
• Work collaboratively with the engineer-in-charge and other technical professionals on assigned project phases, segments, checks, and tasks.
• Apply analytical techniques and software to solve more larger-scale and complex engineering issues on projects, or to modify or redesign existing designs in accordance with project standards and specifications.
• Engage in occasional contact with client and contractor personnel to schedule and coordinate project drafting and design support review.
• May attend pre-construction meetings and answer questions from contractors and other attendees.
• Provide guidance and training to entry-level drafting and design support staff.
• Remain current in latest drafting and design support knowledge, techniques, and practices.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in closely related discipline or 10+ years of equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of relevant post-education experience in design / drafting experience 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, process, 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 the application of geometry and mathematical concepts, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate standards or regulations.
• Able to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to mid-level to senior level team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
• Experienced with providing critical review for documents and preparing technical deliverables and work product with a high degree of complexity.
• Strong proficiency coordinating with clients, regulatory and resource agencies, communities, and technical staff required.
• Strong self-leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Advanced proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Extensive critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to reach conclusions from research, data collation, calculations, statistical analysis and identifying the most effective solutions to accomplish objectives of assigned projects.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree is preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge of process piping design, standards and specifications.
• Proficiency with 3D computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software.
• Experience with 3D modeling design using Hexagon CADWorx or Hexagon Smartplant.
• Coordination model experience with Navisworks.
• Expertise with drafting and design support principles, practices, process, methods and techniques.
• High proficiency with relevant codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Technical competence leading and reviewing technical computations and calculations involving the application of geometry and mathematical concepts, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate standards or regulations.
• Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to mid-level to senior level team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
• Experience with providing critical review for documents and preparing technical deliverables and work product with a high degree of complexity.
• Strong proficiency coordinating with clients, regulatory and resource agencies, communities, and technical staff required.
• Advanced proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Extensive critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to reach conclusions from research, data collation, calculations, statistical analysis and identifying the most effective solutions to accomplish objectives of assigned projects.
• Track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Flexibility to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and ability to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Pay

Expected Salary (all locations): $115,100 - $205,040

Schedule

Flexible schedule to meet business needs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

About WSP

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