Designer II Piping

Zachry Group•Downers Grove, IL

About The Position

The Designer II Piping prepares piping layouts and conceptual designs for complex problems and produces complex piping design drawings. The role works with other design disciplines, develops proficiency in required 2D and 3D CAD capabilities, checks complex drawings, and performs independently with little or no supervision. The designer may provide guidance to less-experienced piping designers, support project and department goals, and assist piping design leadership. The position contributes to projects for customers in the Energy and Chemical industry and may involve field assignments and travel to industrial sites. The role includes developing Issued for Construction packages from field notes and sketches, including pipe layouts, plan drawings, isometrics, bulk bills of materials, line lists, and tie-in lists. Additional work includes vendor and interdisciplinary drawing reviews, interactive planning schedules, manhour estimates, change notices, training participation, and other assigned duties. The position requires professional communication and coordination with clients, vendors, construction teams, and other disciplines.

Requirements

High school diploma or associate degree with adequate drafting courses.
10 or more years of experience and knowledge of design requirements for the discipline as applied to the Energy and Chemical industry.
Plant 3D and/or Aveva E3D background in Chemical, Refinery, Power, or LNG.
Availability for field assignments involving travel to industrial facilities.
Strong communication skills for inter-discipline, client, vendor, and construction coordination.
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.
Motivation and ability to work in an interactive, open team environment.
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 varied 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.
Interface with other design disciplines.
Become proficient with 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 successful project and department goals.
Participate in piping department training programs and seminars.
Use work-share techniques, domestically or internationally.
Assist Piping Design Leadership as requested.
Schedule interactive planning.
Prepare manhour estimates.
Assist with change notices.
Take field notes and sketches and develop Issued for Construction packages, including pipe layouts, plan drawings, isometrics, bulk bills of materials, line lists, and tie-in lists.
Coordinate effectively across disciplines and with clients, vendors, and construction teams.
Perform all other duties as assigned.