Senior Mechanical/Piping Designer
About The Position
AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Mechanical/Piping Designer to work remotely within the United States or in a hybrid arrangement from one of its U.S. hub offices. The designer prepares, modifies, coordinates, and reviews process piping and equipment designs for power generation and industrial manufacturing facilities. The role includes preparing PFDs and P&IDs under the supervision of a process engineer; laying out complex piping systems and equipment in a 3D environment; and preparing isometric drawings with bills of materials. The position works with internal resources and third-party providers on 3D scanning and point-cloud conversions, selects piping components, and coordinates process-system requirements with architectural and electrical disciplines. The designer reviews construction progress in the field and participates in system commissioning. The role involves client and contractor interaction, independent and team-based work, and mentoring colleagues across offices. Travel to client sites is required, and overtime may be necessary depending on workload.
Requirements
- Two-year degree in a mechanical discipline or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- At least 15 years of experience in an engineering design firm.
- Experience with power plant design, including combined-cycle, simple-cycle, or nuclear facilities.
- Experience with ASME B31.1 Power Piping and the design and routing of high-pressure steam and feedwater piping.
- Experience with pipe-support design.
- Technical skills in AutoCAD, Plant 3D, SP3D SmartPlant, AutoCAD PID, Navisworks, 3D Animation, MS Office, MS Project, BIM, and Revit, with the ability to learn and use other design software as required.
- Time-management and multitasking abilities.
- Ability to meet deadlines in high-pressure environments.
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section 1.
- Experience with industrial retrofit projects.
- Experience designing process-support utilities in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, including USP, WFI, and clean steam.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, modify, coordinate, and/or review process piping and process equipment designs for power generation facilities.
- Prepare process piping and process equipment designs for industrial manufacturing facilities.
- Prepare PFDs and P&IDs under the supervision of a process engineer.
- Lay out complex piping systems and process equipment in a 3D environment, including preparing isometric drawings with bills of materials.
- Coordinate with internal resources or third-party firms providing 3D scanning, and assist with point-cloud conversions for 3D model development.
- Select piping components.
- Coordinate architectural requirements of process systems with the architect.
- Coordinate electrical requirements of process equipment with the electrical engineer.
- Review construction progress in the field.
- Participate in system commissioning.
- Design and detail piping systems, equipment, and pipe-support structural systems using 2D/3D design software.
- Anticipate the consequences of new designs through active design iterations with clients.
- Work autonomously and as part of a team, and interface with clients, contractors, and coworkers.
- Mentor and interact with team members from all offices.
- Travel to client sites; work overtime as workload dictates.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits.
- Employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting.
- Employee stock purchase plan.
- Paid time off.
- Leave-of-absence options.
- Flexible work options.
- Recognition and employee satisfaction programs.
- Employee assistance program.
- Voluntary benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
