Piping Designer IV

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors•Pasadena, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Piping Designer IV performs complete designs for mechanical and piping assignments using theoretical knowledge and practical design methods. The role assists with larger and more complex assignments and works under general supervision in the Pasadena office. Responsibilities include developing moderately complex piping drawings from project information, conducting field design work, preparing material take-offs, managing site design activities, communicating scope and design changes, and providing on-site startup assistance.

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, piping supports, and restraints.
Ability to design less complex process and utility piping systems and perform 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 specific equipment and inline instrumentation arrangements, including 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, schedule constraints, and information requirements for mechanical/piping deliverables.
Ability to accurately estimate completion of 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.

Responsibilities

Apply 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 using information such as P&IDs, general arrangements, piping specifications, and equipment drawings.
Perform field design work to ascertain 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.