Mechanical Piping Designer

RG Vanderweil.com•Boston, MA

1d•$80,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Vanderweil Engineers is seeking a Mechanical Piping Designer to join their Power Group Team in Boston, MA. This is a hybrid role. The Power Group focuses on energy and utility generation, including combined heat and power, alternative fuels, fuel cells, and battery storage. The role offers an opportunity for career growth and the chance to work on cutting-edge technologies.

Requirements

Associate degree or equivalent from a vocational training program or technical school
3 to 7 plus years’ experience desired
Knowledge of ASME codes and industry piping standards required
Experience with AutoCAD and Revit is strongly preferred
Motivated and self-sufficient, strong computer skills and detail-oriented perspectives
Ability to work individually or in a team setting with strong interpersonal, problem solving and analytical skills
Customer service perspective with the ability to communicate effectively with staff and clients
Knowledge in MS Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook

Responsibilities

Produce drawings and design of piping and ductwork systems for industrial projects such as cogeneration power plants, central heating and cooling plants, renewable energy systems and large chillers and boilers
Develop equipment general arrangement drawings, piping plans and section drawings
Develop 3D model of design
Design and model equipment skids, selection and design of pipe supports
Coordinate layout of mechanical equipment and routing of piping, ductwork, and miscellaneous components with other trades
Create and modify technical drawings and schematics from engineer markups using AutoCAD and REVIT
Assure designs are complete, accurate and in accordance with good engineering practice
Review project files for compliance with company and/or client standards and procedures
May travel to project sites to observe existing conditions
Review equipment and component submittals for compatibility with design
Locate pipe supports based on general rules of thumb. Engineer to finalize support design and locations
Locate instruments on piping plans based on P&IDs
Provide feedback to engineers regarding feasibility of arrangements and design
Attend client/contractor review meetings
Other duties as assigned