Engineer I Piping

Zachry Group•Downers Grove, IL

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Zachry Group is currently accepting applications for a Piping Engineer I for our Downers Grove Design Center office location. This is a great opportunity to get involved in some interesting and challenging 3D design projects.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related degree
CAD experience preferred
3D Design software experience recommended
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Microsoft TEAMS, Outlook and Adobe/Bluebeam
Experience with some physical mechanical equipment preferred
Commitment to quality, responsibility, high work standards, and initiatives
Strong communication skills required to provide effective inter-discipline, client, vendor, and construction coordination on projects
Availability for field assignments involving travel to sites involving work in industrial facilities
Highly motivated with ability to work in an interactive and open team environment
Self-starter with initiative and ability to complete deliverables and tasks with minimal supervision
Strong attention to detail and ability to prepare design calculations, technical documents, and drawings
Willingness to learn and work on a variety of tasks within multiple industries
Comply and understand Zachry Group’s culture and philosophies including all business objectives and goals
Position requires a “Whatever It Takes” attitude and commitment
Deeper understanding of how major equipment and inline instrumentation work together

Responsibilities

Design piping systems and process equipment utilizing 3D software to support Clients’ engineering projects
Build various types and complexities of equipment, piping layouts, steel structures, etc. in a 3D environment from 2D documentation, translating real world objects and installations with a goal to conceptualize and solve design challenges
Navigate laser scan files to support real time field information while designing in 3D
Create construction documents used to weld, fabricate, etc. piping systems that were designed
Develop understanding of industry practices set by large industry leaders in fields like refining, general oil and gas, midstream gas processing, chemical, power, and food and beverage
Understand basic mechanical and chemical properties on various materials on construction
Understand physical loads and material support limits
Understand basic fabrication and installation methods and sequencing to help optimize efficient design solutions
Understand different technologies and design criteria for valves, instruments, and other inline piping components
Ability to read and navigate Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and other process flow documents within the applicable industry.
Support development of packages to coordinate with Stress Engineering to ensure proper system flexibility with respect to design temperatures and pressures.
Support 3D model review meetings to coordinate the design with construction and Client Operations personnel
Perform all other duties as assigned