Designer II Piping

Zachry Group•Downers Grove, IL

About The Position

The Designer II Piping prepares piping layouts, conceptual designs, and complex piping design drawings for projects in the Energy and Chemical industry. The role interfaces with other design disciplines, checks complex drawings, reviews vendor and interdisciplinary drawings, and develops IFC packages from field notes and sketches. The position may involve field assignments and travel to industrial sites. The designer works independently with minimal supervision, supports and mentors less experienced piping designers, assists piping design leadership, and contributes to planning, estimating, change notices, training, and project coordination.

Requirements

High school diploma or associate degree with adequate drafting coursework.
10 or more years of experience and knowledge of design requirements for the relevant discipline in the Energy and Chemical industry.
Experience with Plant 3D and/or Aveva E3D.
Chemical, refinery, power, or LNG background.
Ability to use field notes and sketches to develop IFC packages, including pipe layouts, plan drawings, isometrics, bulk bills of materials, line lists, and tie-in lists.
Availability for field assignments requiring travel to industrial facilities.
Strong communication skills for effective coordination with other disciplines, clients, vendors, and construction teams.
Strong piping design skills in accordance with industry standards and codes.
Proficiency in AutoCAD, CADWorx, MS Office, and Navisworks.
Ability to perform P&ID walkdowns.
Research, analytical, creative problem-solving, questioning, feedback, project-management, and time-management skills.
High motivation and ability to work in an interactive, open team environment.
Self-starter with initiative and ability to complete deliverables and tasks with minimal supervision.
Strong attention to detail and ability to prepare design calculations, technical documents, and drawings.
Willingness to learn and work on a variety of tasks across multiple industries.
Ability to comply with and understand Zachry Group's culture and philosophies, including its business objectives and goals.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree.
Certificate in Design/Drafting.

Responsibilities

Prepare piping layouts and conceptual designs for difficult, complex problems.
Prepare complex piping design drawings and interface with other design disciplines.
Develop proficiency in required 2D and 3D CAD capabilities.
Check complex drawings.
Work independently with little or no supervision.
Perform squad checks of vendor equipment drawings and drawings from other disciplines.
Provide guidance and mentorship to lower-classification piping designers as needed.
Communicate professionally in verbal and written form.
Evaluate performance appraisal input and administer counseling as needed.
Travel as required to support project and department goals.
Participate in piping department training programs and seminars.
Use work-share techniques in domestic or international contexts.
Assist Piping Design Leadership as requested.
Schedule interactive planning, prepare manhour estimates, and assist with change notices.
Perform other duties as assigned.