Pipeline Designer

Kleinfelder•Detroit, MI

12h•Hybrid

About The Position

Kleinfelder is seeking a Pipeline Designer to join their team in their Detroit, MI office, with the opportunity for hybrid work. In this role, the Pipeline Designer will develop drawings and exhibits for design, permitting, land acquisition, operation, maintenance, and construction of natural gas distribution systems. Typical project types include long transmission pipeline installations, retrofitting existing pipelines, hydrotest designs, trenchless designs, transmission station design and installing or upgrading system controls, valves, and fittings. Drawing components can include wiring diagrams, instrumentation, controls, electrical, grounding, foundations, component assemblies, welded assemblies, 3D facility models, and geo-referenced aerial imagery. The Pipeline Designer may be responsible for reviewing as-built documentation for accuracy, report findings and incorporate red line as-built information into existing drawings in various formats.

Requirements

Associate degree, CAD Certification
Minimum 4 years' relevant experience
Proficiency in current versions AutoCAD Civil 3D, Plant 3D or CAD Worx experience required
ArcGIS understanding preferred
Proficient use of MS Outlook, MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Must be a self-starter and work independently with conflicting deadlines
Must be able to work well in a team environment
Understanding of document control applications such as Vault and ProjectWise preferred
Produce quality drawings and provide constructive peer reviews
Utility business understanding preferred
Reading and understanding maps, plat maps, as-builts, construction drawings and gas service records for existing condition interpolation
Effective communication - written and verbal
Attention to detail and precision
Takes pride in their work

Responsibilities

Use the latest version of CAD software to prepare design drawings with plan, section and detail views, isometrics, and schematics as designated by the engineering team
Prepare sketches of details not included on existing drawings to accurately reflect as-installed field conditions
Prepare drawings, forms, maps, and lists based on direction provided by lead drafters, designers and engineers
Create pipeline alignment sheets, exhibits and permit drawings used to construct pipeline projects
Visualize the project installation and provide quality control for practicality and constructability of designs
Maintain excellent project communication with continuously changing tools and processes
Provide accurate time estimates to complete assigned tasks
Complete job summary and construction notes for review by project engineers
Prepare exhibits for planning/permitting purposes
Meet required deadlines and exceed client expectations
Work closely with other workgroups at our clients' place of business and KLF offices