Senior Designer

Ergon Asphalt and Emulsions, Inc•Flowood, MS

23h

About The Position

The Senior Designer serves as a technical lead for drafting and design efforts on capital projects within a national asphalt manufacturing network. This role develops complex 2D/3D deliverables, leads design coordination, ensures adherence to standards, and supports constructability and field implementation. The Senior Designer plays a key role in project planning, clash resolution, and guiding junior designers.

Requirements

Education: Technical diploma/associate degree in Drafting/Design, Engineering Technology, or related field (Bachelor's degree preferred but not required).
Experience: 7+ years industrial design experience in asphalt, oil & gas, petrochemical, chemical processing, or related manufacturing; 2+ years in a senior/lead design role preferred.
Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AVEVA E3D, SmartPlant, or similar modeling platforms.
Strong understanding of industrial plant design, constructability considerations, and multidisciplinary coordination.
Ability to interpret engineering specifications, vendor data, and field conditions to drive accurate design solutions.
Strong communication skills and ability to lead design tasks in a fast-paced project environment.

Responsibilities

Lead design efforts for multidisciplinary capex projects, ensuring coordinated, constructible deliverables.
Develop detailed 2D drawings and 3D models across piping, mechanical, civil/structural, electrical, and instrumentation disciplines.
Review and approve drawings completed by junior designers or external partners.
Prepare complex deliverables such as: Piping isometrics, GAs, tie‑in packages Plot plans, equipment layouts, grading/site plans Structural steel and foundation details Electrical one-lines, conduit routing, grounding, lighting layouts P&IDs, loop sheets, instrument wiring, and installation details
Conduct clash detection, model reviews, and constructability assessments.
Provide design input based on field experience and industry standards.
Collaborate closely with engineers, project managers, maintenance teams, and plant operations.
Integrate vendor drawings, equipment data, and field markups into project models.
Support project schedules by providing accurate estimates, progress updates, and resource needs.
Participate in field walkdowns, scope definition, and design support during construction (RFIs, redlines, as‑builts).
Maintain and enforce drafting/design standards, templates, and CAD best practices.
Ensure quality control through checking processes and cross-discipline coordination.
Ensure all design documents adhere to revision control, MOC/PSM-related requirements, and document management practices.
Provide guidance and technical mentorship to entry-level designers and drafters.
Support onboarding, training, and skill-building for CAD/modeling tools and design practices.