Designer III Mechanical

Zachry Group•Charlotte, NC

13h

About The Position

Zachry Engineering Corporation is seeking a Mechanical Designer III with strong piping layout experience, preferably in power generation, for its Charlotte Design Center. This individual-contributor role involves plant layout development, design execution, and coordination across multidisciplinary project teams. The Designer III supports the development of constructible, code-compliant, and efficient layouts for large-scale power, energy, and industrial projects. The role also includes mentoring designers and supporting project delivery objectives. The Charlotte team works on a varied portfolio of technically challenging infrastructure projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Requirements

Associate degree or high school diploma with relevant drafting and design coursework.
At least 10 years of piping design and layout experience, preferably supporting power generation projects such as combined-cycle, simple-cycle, thermal, or utility-scale facilities.
Proven expertise in piping layout development for complex industrial facilities.
Strong understanding of piping codes, standards, and industry best practices.
Advanced CAD experience using AutoCAD, AutoCAD Plant 3D, MicroStation, or Revit, and willingness to adapt to additional platforms.
Proficiency with Navisworks and Microsoft Office tools.
Ability to lead and mentor design teams while producing high-quality, constructible layouts.
Strong organization, communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced design environment.
Permanent authorization to work in the USA for any employer without sponsorship, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Experience with AVEVA E3D or PDMS.
Associate degree in a related field or a certificate in design/drafting.
Direct experience with power plant piping layout, including turbine buildings, HRSGs, balance-of-plant systems, or utilities.

Responsibilities

Execute piping layout design activities, ensuring constructability, safety, maintainability, and compliance with applicable codes and standards.
Develop, review, and approve piping plans, piping arrangements, sections, isometrics, and 3D models.
Develop, review, and approve general arrangement drawings.
Manage and complete piping design deliverables, including layout drawings, construction drawings, material take-offs, and bills of materials.
Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and training to designers, checkers, and drafters, particularly on piping layout best practices and power plant applications.
Coordinate with process, mechanical, structural, electrical, and construction teams to resolve interface and layout challenges.
Interface with clients, vendors, and construction personnel to communicate project requirements and layout expectations.
Review vendor and shop drawings for compliance with project requirements and piping layout intent.
Maintain engineering document indexes and piping progress reports.
Perform additional duties as assigned to support project and departmental goals.