Pipeline Designer

Kleinfelder Inc•Detroit, MI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is seeking a Pipeline Designer to join their team in Detroit, MI, with the opportunity for hybrid work. The role involves developing drawings and exhibits for the 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 encompass wiring diagrams, instrumentation, controls, electrical, grounding, foundations, component assemblies, welded assemblies, 3D facility models, and geo-referenced aerial imagery. The Pipeline Designer may also be responsible for reviewing as-built documentation for accuracy, reporting findings, and incorporating red line as-built information into existing drawings in various formats. Kleinfelder fosters a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment spanning architectural, structural, civil, electrical, mechanical, process engineering, pipeline design, and integrity management, working together to deliver integrated, high-impact solutions.

Requirements

Associate degree, CAD Certification
Minimum 4 years' relevant experience
Proficiency in current versions AutoCAD
Civil 3D, Plant 3D or CAD Worx experience required
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
Produce quality drawings and provide constructive peer reviews
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

Nice To Haves

ArcGIS understanding preferred
Understanding of document control applications such as Vault and ProjectWise preferred
Utility business understanding preferred

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
Reviewing as-built documentation for accuracy, report findings and incorporate red line as-built information into existing drawings in various formats

Benefits

Excellent compensation and benefits package
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
401(k) plan
Paid holidays
Reimbursements for continuing education
Reimbursements for many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications
Opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program