Engineering Piping Designer

Wood•Denver, CO

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Wood is currently recruiting for an Engineering Piping & Mechanical Designer to support the Conventional Energy Team in Denver. The successful candidate will contribute to the team's overall engineering excellence by providing the link between engineering design theory and practical application, translating critical design concepts into workable plans for tangible end-products. Authorization to work lawfully in the U.S. without sponsorship required.

Requirements

A full understanding of the materials and methods normally used in the Engineering Piping Design discipline.
An understanding of related engineering principles and practices, plus training and diversified experience in the field of activity is required.
Capable of interpreting key documents including; engineering standards, piping material specifications, P&IDs and Line Lists.
Technically oriented, mechanically inclined, good at mathematics and talented at translating intangible concepts into hands-on project plans.
Competent user of CAD/D software.
10+ years industrial experience working in the design field.
Experience in design of piping & mechanical systems.
Knowledge of how to properly apply piping, insulation, and other engineering specifications.
General knowledge of industry procedures and practices.

Nice To Haves

Enjoys being involved in the practical application of complex theoretical principles.
Self-motivated and completes given tasks to enhance the overall team performance.
Prepared to take on new tasks and learn new technical subjects / skills.
Continuously develops own knowledge and abilities.
Good at problem-solving, logical and methodical.
Strong attention to detail.
Good communicator.

Responsibilities

Develops working drawings, within company and industry standards and codes, from equipment specifications and detailed drawings to support completion of engineering deliverables.
Creates drawings involving plans, layouts, calculations and bills of material.
Works on assignments involving a variety of design procedures and techniques.
Records observations, performs calculations and prepares reports on assignments.
Performs layouts, design and checking work from the basic data supplied.
Designs and makes detail drawings from rough sketches involving intricate calculations and the application of fundamental engineering principles.
Establishes project drafting standards and monitors their conformance.
Identifies cost effective solutions to design problems.
Assists in the preparation of bid evaluations.
Designs and constructs models, prototypes, processes or equipment; compiles and evaluates data, makes recommendations, prepares reports.
Prepares estimates of time, quantities, materials and labour required for activities related to testing, installation, manufacture, design or construction.
Generates bill of materials from finished designs.
May act as coordinator on small projects, prepares specifications for complex equipment, processes, etc.
Ensures quality in design, technical accuracy in the preparation of drawings, material quantities, etc including reviewing others work at more senior levels.
Plans assigned work effectively and obtains/provides information liaising with the project team and line manager, in time to control man-hours and achieve targets.
Carries out site visits / surveys and provides inputs to site visit reports.