Senior Piping Designer
Stratus® is an integrated, multi-disciplinary engineering, architecture, interior design, and consulting firm. Consistently ranking among the Top 500 Design Firms in Engineering News-Record, the firm offers a deep bench of industry experts through a highly collaborative approach, delivering innovative solutions across the full project lifecycle. Operating coast to coast, Stratus® serves clients nationwide while maintaining a strategic commitment to supporting high-growth economies and building vibrant communities that foster the professional growth of its team.
About the role
Stratus® has recently partnered with Kestrel Engineering and is hiring a Sr. Piping Designer. This role will be assigned as piping design lead for projects and will be responsible for coordination and ensuring effective communications with other engineering disciplines.
Responsibilities
- With minimal supervision, assists engineers with equipment layout, mechanical and piping design assignments, subsequently providing familiarity with the programs, staff and operating procedures of the company
- Responsible for preparation of general arrangements, mechanical and piping design drawings and sketches utilizing 3D modeling software
- Lead client 3D model reviews and coordinate all engineering disciplines as a project 3D model manager
- Responsible for preparation of construction drawing and specification packages
Requirements
- Associate's degree in related discipline preferred. Candidates without a degree, but with exceptional experience, will also be considered
- Experience in 3D laser scanning coordination and data management is preferred
- Significant heavy industrial (Refining, power, chemical, etc.) design/drafting experience is required with demonstrated capabilities with equipment layout, and mechanical and piping design associated with retrofit projects
- Ability to develop and read P&IDs and identify items (e.g., process equipment, tanks/vessels, valves, instruments, pipe, pipe supports, and structural steel) in the field. Demonstrated field documentation experience required
- High proficiency in using AutoCAD, Microsoft Word and Excel. 3D design and modeling experience with CADWorx required. Revit & Plant 3D experience will also be considered
- High degree of familiarity with NavisWorks and demonstrated capability leading client 3D model reviews
- Strong communication skills, with ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment
- Capable of working directly with clients from proposal development through project execution
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous consulting experience is strongly preferred
Benefits
- A team-oriented environment that values transparency, creativity, and shared success
- Meaningful career paths, leadership opportunities, and space to specialize
- Learning & Development – Education and Professional Licensing
- Flexible, hybrid work supporting balance and well-being
- Excellent Health Care Programs – Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Company-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
- Voluntary Life Insurance options for employees, spouses, and dependents
- 401k Retirement Plan with employer match
- Paid Holidays & Competitive PTO plans