Senior Piping Designer
About The Position
Stratus® is an integrated, multi-disciplinary engineering, architecture, interior design, and consulting firm. Consistently ranking among the Top 500 Design Firms in Engineering News-Record, the firm offers a deep bench of industry experts through a highly collaborative approach, delivering innovative solutions across the full project lifecycle. Operating coast to coast, Stratus® serves clients nationwide while maintaining a strategic commitment to supporting high-growth economies and building vibrant communities that foster the professional growth of its team. Serving public- and private-sector clients, the firm is dedicated to delivering the highest-quality service wherever projects take shape. Across the Civic, Commercial, Industrial, Transportation, Education, Water Resources, and Government sectors, we bring precision, insight, and purpose to every project, from targeted renovations to large-scale infrastructure. Stratus® designs spaces, systems, and solutions that perform, endure, and make an impact, delivering on our promise of Better Plans. Better Places. Stratus® has recently partnered with Kestrel Engineering and we're hiring a Sr. Piping Designer. This role will be assigned as piping design lead for projects and will be responsible for coordination and ensuring effective communications with other engineering disciplines.
Requirements
- Significant heavy industrial (Refining, power, chemical, etc.) design/drafting experience is required with demonstrated capabilities with equipment layout, and mechanical and piping design associated with retrofit projects.
- Candidates must be able to develop and read P&IDs and identify items (e.g., process equipment, tanks/vessels, valves, instruments, pipe, pipe supports, and structural steel) in the field.
- Demonstrated field documentation experience required.
- High proficiency in using AutoCAD, Microsoft Word and Excel.
- 3D design and modeling experience with CADWorx required.
- High degree of familiarity with NavisWorks and demonstrated capability leading client 3D model reviews
- Strong communication skills, with ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.
- Capable of working directly with clients from proposal development through project execution.
Nice To Haves
- Associates Degree in related discipline preferred. Candidates without a degree, but with exceptional experience, will also be considered.
- Experience in 3D laser scanning coordination and data management is preferred.
- Revit & Plant 3D experience will also be considered.
- Previous consulting experience is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- With minimal supervision, assists engineers with equipment layout, mechanical and piping design assignments, subsequently providing familiarity with the programs, staff and operating procedures of the company.
- Responsible for preparation of general arrangements, mechanical and piping design drawings and sketches utilizing 3D modeling software.
- Lead client 3D model reviews and coordinate all engineering disciplines as a project 3D model manager.
- Responsible for preparation of construction drawing and specification packages.
Benefits
- Education and Professional Licensing
- Excellent Health Care Programs – Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Company-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
- Voluntary Life Insurance options for employees, spouses, and dependents
- 401k Retirement Plan with employer match
- Paid Holidays & Competitive PTO plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
