Piping Technical Specialist IV

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

Generally responsible for supervision and technical direction over a team of designers when functioning as a lead designer. The role is responsible for delivery of mechanical and piping deliverables and services on time, within performance budget, and to quality expectations. It may involve advanced design work as a technical specialist on complex assignments. The position requires extensive progressive experience in mechanical and piping design, use of project controls for cost, schedule, and quality, and work under minimal supervision. The specialist leads and coordinates design staff, provides technical guidance and mentoring, coordinates with other staff and disciplines, and supports the development and delivery of mechanical and piping design documentation. The role may also provide on-site startup assistance and contribute to training and professional development for staff.

Requirements

Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Computer-Aided Drafting.
At least 25 years of relevant industrial experience in mechanical/piping drafting and design.
Knowledge and application of piping materials, supports, and restraints.
Ability to design moderately complex process and utility piping systems, especially systems unique to the industry being served.
Knowledge of piping-system flexibility analysis.
Knowledge of manual valve sizing, use, and application.
Knowledge of good design practices for sizing piping systems, including compressible fluid piping systems.
Ability to identify the need for and apply and specify steam traps, liquid drainers, safety valves, and devices that maintain piping-system mechanical integrity.
Ability to select piping specialty items based on design criteria.
Ability to draft P&IDs and GAs.
Ability to design piping-related 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, and schedule constraints and information requirements for producing mechanical/piping deliverables.
Ability to accurately estimate task completion.
Ability to develop mechanical/piping installation specifications with engineering review and approval.
Ability to develop a construction cost estimate, detailed engineering schedule, and man-hour budget for a small project or an area of a larger project.
Knowledge and application of company engineering design and CAD drafting standards.
Ability to lead a small team to deliver on commitments.
Ability to deliver convincing presentations of Hargrove Engineers & Constructors services.
Working knowledge of 2D AutoCAD and MicroStation.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Good presentation skills.
Highly developed virtual team skills and cross-divisional relationships, with ability to provide interoffice execution support without supervision.
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.
Authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

SPED (Society of Piping Engineers and Designers) certification.

Responsibilities

Use department design and drafting standards.
Recognize and communicate project scope, specifications, and design criteria when assigned to a project task team.
Promptly recognize and communicate scope and design changes.
Provide on-site assistance during startup.
Provide technical guidance to less experienced drafting personnel.
Coordinate work activities with other staff members and the discipline lead.
Produce mechanical and piping installation specifications with engineering review and approval.
Lead and coordinate design staff to achieve scope, schedule, and budget objectives.
Mentor subordinates.
Participate in squad checks to ensure coordination between design disciplines.
Check calculations made by other designers for accuracy and conformance to codes, specifications, design criteria, and good engineering practice.
Determine construction quantities and provide construction cost estimates.
Delegate work based on designers' technical skills and experience, and follow up to support efficient progress and quality.
Coordinate with design leaders from other disciplines and follow up to support efficient progress and quality.
Participate in planning training programs, continuing education opportunities, and staff professional development.