Sr. Mechanical & Piping Designer

Wood•Narrows, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Wood is hiring a Senior Piping & Mechanical/Multidisciplined Designer for its Operations business, focusing on Oil & Gas. The position is onsite in Narrows, Virginia. The designer will develop comprehensive mechanical design packages, applying mathematical skills and field experience to create solutions, interpret data, and collaborate with teams while working autonomously and following design standards. Wood’s Operations business serves clients across the energy and materials industries, providing operations, maintenance, modifications, brownfield engineering, asset optimization, and management throughout the asset lifecycle. The role may cover multiple design areas, including civil, structural, mechanical, HVAC, piping, equipment layout, pressure vessels, and machine design.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Design or Engineering.
15 or more years of practical industrial design experience.
Piping experience.
Knowledge of industrial processes, fabrication and construction techniques, equipment, design philosophies, codes, industry standards, and practices.
Familiarity with industrial facility safety policies and procedures.
Thorough knowledge of the construction drawings and details required by the discipline.
Familiarity with MicroStation, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office software.
Ability to work across multiple design areas, including civil, structural, mechanical, HVAC, piping, equipment layout, pressure vessels, and machine design.
Proactive, highly motivated approach, comfort working autonomously, and commitment to continuous process improvement.

Nice To Haves

3D modeling experience.

Responsibilities

Develop complete mechanical design packages and drawing sets for modified or original designs, using field design and drafting experience, mathematical calculations, and data gathered from field observations.
Use sketches and verbal information from Project Managers or Area representatives to prepare sketches or drawings with the necessary views, details, and supplementary information.
Prepare designs that comply with applicable design codes, standard engineering practices, RAGAGEPs, engineering design sketches, fabrication and constructability requirements, and drafting-presentation standards.
Select and interpret data independently using knowledge of design intent and information from existing drawings, manufacturer catalogues, technical guides, codes, standards, standard engineering practices, RAGAGEPs, and field survey notes.
Keep the Project Manager or Area representative informed about progress, design issues, and changes that could affect schedules or man-hour budgets.
Interface with other disciplines to develop mechanical design deliverables effectively and efficiently.
Review designs as needed for compliance with engineering sketches and calculations, applicable codes, fabrication and constructability requirements, industry standards, clarity, completeness, dimensional accuracy, and drafting presentation.
Support and participate in activities that enhance the site’s safety culture.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements.
Competitive salary with regular salary reviews.
Flexible benefits package.
Professional development plans tailored to individual needs and interests.
Comprehensive health coverage with multiple medical, dental, and vision plan options.
401(k) with employer matching.
Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts with pre-tax advantages.
Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance, with optional supplemental coverage.
Short-term and long-term disability income protection.
Wellbeing programs, including mental health support.
Specialized health programs for chronic conditions, joint pain, GI health, and more.
Legal assistance, identity theft protection, and discount programs.