Piping Design - Greenville, SC

S&B Engineers and Constructors•Greenville, SC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

With minimal supervision, performs moderately difficult to difficult drafting and design assignments that apply advanced drafting and fundamental design techniques in accordance with company and industry standards and codes. Detailed instructions are provided by the immediate supervisor for assignments introducing basic design concepts. This transitional role develops working knowledge of fundamental design concepts while also performing senior-level drafting assignments, using CADD equipment across a variety of work. The position prepares engineering and construction drawings for a complete project phase using manual and computer-assisted drafting and design techniques. Assignments commonly begin with minimal information and rough sketches. The work also includes discipline design tasks involving fundamental engineering concepts and mathematical formulas, reviewing manufacturers’ or fabricators’ prints against contract specifications, routine checking and verification, and field support as required. The normal work environment is a business office with moderate noise. Occasional visits to, or temporary assignments at, operating plants or construction sites may involve outdoor weather, loud noise, moving mechanical parts, electrical energy, construction equipment, vibration, fumes, chemicals, and airborne particles. The position may require field trips and physical activities including standing, walking, reaching, climbing, and balancing, as well as lifting up to 25 pounds.

Requirements

High school graduation with vocational-technical training in basic drafting technology and typically at least five years of related experience, or equivalent working knowledge/experience; alternatively, a two-year degree in drafting/design technology and three years of related experience.
Proficiency in using CADD equipment for a variety of assignments.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from clients, managers, designers, and engineers.
Ability to calculate discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume, and apply basic algebra and geometry.

Responsibilities

Prepare moderately difficult to difficult engineering and construction drawings for a complete phase of a project, using manual and computer-assisted drafting/design techniques.
Perform discipline design tasks applying fundamental engineering concepts and mathematical formulas.
Determine material needs and perform calculations using accepted formulas and references.
Develop and detail minor design elements not clearly defined in layouts or sketches.
Review manufacturers’ or fabricators’ prints for conformance with contract specifications.
Perform routine checking and verification tasks.
Support field assignments as required.