Mechanical Designer

Stratus Team•Coraopolis, PA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Stratus is seeking an experienced Mechanical Designer to support engineering and design efforts across complex industrial projects. The ideal candidate has a strong background in piping design within manufacturing, chemical, food & beverage, or oil & gas facilities, with the ability to independently develop piping layouts, support engineering teams, and deliver high-quality construction packages.

Requirements

4-12 years of piping design experience in industrial facilities (manufacturing, chemical, oil & gas, food & beverage, or related).
Associate degree or technical certification in drafting/design preferred; equivalent experience considered.
Demonstrated experience developing construction-ready piping design packages.
Strong understanding of piping design principles, industrial equipment, and process systems.
Proficiency in industry design software (AutoCAD, CADWorx, Plant 3D, E3D, or equivalent).
Familiarity with applicable codes and standards: ASME B31.3 / B31.1, API, NFPA, and sanitary design standards where applicable.

Nice To Haves

Experience in brownfield/retrofit conditions and navigating congested environments.
Experience supporting FEL, detailed design, and EPC-style projects.
Knowledge of skid-based systems, utility piping, and process equipment layouts.
Experience interpreting laser scan data and integrating point clouds into 3D models.

Responsibilities

Develop 2D and 3D piping designs, including general arrangements, plans, sections, and isometrics.
Create piping models aligned with process flow diagrams (PFDs) and piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).
Route piping systems considering safety, constructability, operations, maintenance, and accessibility.
Select pipe materials, valve types, fittings, and specialty items based on project specifications and industry standards.
Produce and finalize deliverables such as equipment layouts, line lists, tie-in details, and bill of materials.
Work closely with mechanical, process, structural, electrical, and instrumentation teams to coordinate designs.
Assist in field verification, site walks, laser scans, and as-built documentation.
Support construction teams with design clarifications, RFIs, and redline updates.
Ensure designs comply with project specifications, codes, and client standards (ASME, API, ANSI, USDA/FDA for F&B, etc.).
Develop piping models using tools such as AutoCAD Plant D, CADWorx, SmartPlant 3D (SP3D), or similar platforms.
Work with Navisworks for clash detection, model reviews, and coordination with multi-discipline teams.
Organize drawings and deliverables in alignment with project document control requirements.