Piping Design - West Monroe, LA

S&B Houston•West Monroe, LA

About The Position

With minimal supervision, performs moderately difficult to difficult drafting and design assignments that require advanced drafting and/or fundamental design techniques in accordance with company and industry standards and codes. Detailed instructions are provided for assignments involving introduction to basic design concepts. This is a transitional position in which the incumbent develops a working knowledge of fundamental design concepts while also performing senior-level drafting assignments. The incumbent must be proficient in using CADD equipment for a variety of assignments. The role prepares engineering and construction drawings for a complete project phase using manual and computer-assisted drafting and design techniques. Assignments generally begin with minimal information and rough sketches and may involve discipline design tasks requiring fundamental engineering concepts and mathematical formulas. The position may also involve determining material needs, performing calculations using accepted formulas and references, developing and detailing minor design elements, reviewing manufacturers’ or fabricators’ prints against contract specifications, routine checking and verification, and field assignment support as required. S&B is a privately owned, full-service Engineering, Procurement, and Construction company with projects across Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Petrochemicals, Energy Transition, Power, and Pulp & Paper. The company describes its culture as collaborative, innovative, and focused on safety, timely project completion, and cost-effective solutions. It offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits program.

Requirements

High school diploma 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 business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or 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 figures and amounts including proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume, and to apply basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to perform the physical activities associated with occasional field trips, including standing, walking, reaching, climbing, balancing, and lifting up to 25 pounds; normal hearing and vision, depth perception, and ability to focus are also required.

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 requiring fundamental engineering concepts and mathematical formulas.
Determine material needs and perform necessary 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.