Piping Designer III

Hargrove and Associates•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Piping Designer III performs complete designs for mechanical and piping assignments using theoretical knowledge and practical design methods. The role assists with larger and more complex assignments under general supervision, developing moderately complex piping drawings from project information such as P&IDs, general arrangement drawings, piping specifications, and equipment drawings. Work includes field design, preparing material take-offs, coordinating site activities, communicating design or scope changes, and providing on-site support during startup.

Requirements

Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Computer-Aided Drafting.
At least 4 years of relevant industrial experience in mechanical/piping drafting and design.
Knowledge and application of piping materials.
Ability to design less complex process and utility piping systems.
Knowledge and application of piping supports and restraints.
Experience with piping-system flexibility analysis.
Knowledge of manual valve sizing, use, and application.
Ability to draft P&IDs and general arrangement drawings.
Ability to design piping for limited specific equipment and inline instrumentation arrangements, such as pump suctions and discharges, tanks, and control valve stations.
Familiarity with specifications and installation details for construction bulk materials and equipment.
Ability to create accurate mechanical/piping installation documents using information from vendor equipment drawings.
Knowledge of workflow and information flow between disciplines.
Understanding of schedule constraints and information requirements for producing mechanical/piping deliverables.
Ability to accurately estimate completion times for assigned tasks.
Knowledge and application of company engineering design and CAD drafting standards.
Working knowledge of 2D AutoCAD and MicroStation.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Good presentation skills.
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.

Responsibilities

Follow department design and drafting standards.
Become familiar with project scope, specifications, and design criteria when assigned to a project task team.
Develop and draft moderately complex piping drawings from P&IDs, general arrangement drawings, piping specifications, equipment drawings, and other basic information.
Perform field design work to assess current conditions, locate new systems, communicate with client personnel, and assist with construction.
Prepare material take-offs from piping drawings.
Plan and manage site design activities for optimum results.
Recognize and promptly communicate scope and design changes.
Provide on-site assistance during startup.
Provide interoffice execution support under general supervision.